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Alto Knights Bombs: Zaslav Declares Death of Film Drama

4/14/2025

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The Alto Knights, a 2025 film from Warner Bros. starring Robert De Niro and directed by Barry Levinson, bombed spectacularly, raking in just $3 million against a hefty $45-50 million budget. This dismal performance prompted David Zaslav to declare the death of film drama, highlighting a stark industry pivot towards franchise dominance.

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The Alto Knights, a 2025 film from Warner Bros. starring Robert De Niro and directed by Barry Levinson, bombed spectacularly, raking in just $3 million against a hefty $45-50 million budget. This dismal performance prompted David Zaslav to declare the death of film drama, highlighting a stark industry pivot towards franchise dominance.