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UCLA study reveals setback in film diversity in 2025, with women and people of color in lead roles seeing a significant drop. However, diverse casts still drive strongest box office numbers, with films featuring 41-50% people of color topping earnings. Experts warn studios of missed revenue opportunities by scaling back diversity, especially during Hollywoods challenging times. Despite setbacks, people of color and women made small gains in directing and writing roles. The industry faces more challenges, with researchers urging studios to prioritize diverse hires for long-term survival.

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