For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, gaming is the primary social hangout, with 40% of these groups reporting more social interaction in games than in person.
High-production "vertical series" designed for 90-second bursts on mobile have become a multi-billion dollar industry, effectively merging TikTok habits with Hollywood budgets. 2. The AI Integration & "Authenticity" Backlash
2026 Media & Entertainment Industry Outlook | Deloitte Insights
While AI is now core infrastructure for studios, it has created a premium on "human-only" content.
