For the first time in recent Hollywood history, films led by women reached gender parity with those led by men in 2024. Significant drivers of this shift include high-profile projects that specifically highlight aging as a central, complex theme:
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: A rare action-comedy featuring June Squibb in her first lead role at age 94, illustrating a shift toward portraying older adults as physically active and capable. For the first time in recent Hollywood history,