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Hollywood Shifts Marketing Focus Beyond Star Power

4/17/2026

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Story summary
  • Hollywood is moving away from box-office reliance on stars alone, altering success metrics.
  • Project Hail Mary and The Housemaid show actors now marketing across platforms.
  • Brad Pitt, the actor, with his upcoming film F1, exemplifies this shift.
  • His legal battle with Angelina Jolie could affect his appeal.
  • Studios are adopting marketing innovations, including brand sponsorships, to offset costs.