The entertainment landscape around November 24, 2021, was defined by the erasure of boundaries between different media formats. Pop culture was no longer siloed into static categories.

Nostalgia has become a major trend in entertainment, with many consumers seeking comfort in familiar stories, characters, and franchises. The success of movies like "The Lion King" and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" can be attributed to their nostalgic appeal, as well as the numerous reboots and revivals of classic TV shows.