The rise of big-budget blockbusters and streaming platforms has had a significant impact on these kinds of films. Moreover, mid-budget movies continue to be developed, produced and profitable.

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Mid-budget movies still have a role in the business despite a shift toward high-budget franchise movies and low-budget independent projects. These films frequently take a more balanced approach to achieving both artistic accomplishment and financial success. Surprisingly, streaming services have helped mid-budget films continue to exist. The need for material has expanded as a result of these services, which also give artists the chance to develop and share their work outside of the conventional framework. Let me give you some examples of successful mid-budget movies from recent years: "La La Land," "A Quiet Place," "Coda," "Nomadland." 

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In my opinion, there are two key issues concerning mid-budget movies as a part of the industry. Firstly, larger studios may face financial losses on some movies and then rely on the profits from other successful films. Big-budget pictures rather do not fail to meet the expectations at the box office, mid-budget productions can serve as an offering of unique storytelling opportunities contributing to the diversity and richness of the cinematic landscape.

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Secondly, blockbusters have a unique mix of brand recognition, famous actors, and visual effects and action. They can be easily adapted through translation and subtitling, making them more accessible to a global audience, and an easy way to enhance revenue streams. In contrast, mid-budget films may struggle in reaching audiences beyond their home countries, but the audience became more open-minded in recent years to see these movies all over the world. 

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While big-budget films attract global popularity and independent films build these intimate connections with niche audiences, the mid-budgets are the type of movies that make us fall in love with the movies and the cinema as a whole. The attraction factor is the key value when it comes to a returning customer, and this type of client is the one all big studios dream about. Studios have opportunities to compensate for revenue streams and contribute to the development of the industry by educating customers and getting us used to watching all upcoming films.

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