The arms race for exclusives has inflated budgets unsustainably:
The world doesn't need another generic action movie. What it craves is specific, niche exclusive content. For a horror fan, an exclusive 4K director’s cut of Suspiria with a commentary track by Dario Argento is worth more than a general release. Niche exclusivity builds cult loyalty, which is cheaper to retain than mainstream scale. theporndude exclusive
Whether you are a major studio or a solo podcaster, the strategy for exclusive entertainment and media content follows a specific formula. The arms race for exclusives has inflated budgets