Hollywood doesn’t make patriotic movies anymore — and America’s 250th isn’t going to change that
Hollywood is largely neglecting patriotic films as America approaches its 250th birthday. Unlike past eras that produced blockbusters celebrating American values, current studios focus on themes like climate change and social issues. The few patriotic projects in the pipeline come from independent studios rather than major Hollywood players.
- ▪Hollywood is not producing many patriotic films for America's 250th birthday.
- ▪Industry veteran Peter Bart noted that studios prioritize themes like climate change and income inequality.
- ▪The only notable upcoming patriotic film is 'Young Washington,' produced by an independent studio.
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Opinion Hollywood doesn’t make patriotic movies anymore — and America’s 250th isn’t going to change that By Christian Toto Published May 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET Hollywood is largely ignoring America’s 250th birthday, offering few patriotic films. This contrasts sharply with past blockbusters like “Saving Private Ryan” starring Tom Hanks. Industry veteran Peter Bart noted studios now prioritize films about climate change and income inequality. Hollywood is all but sitting out America’s 250th birthday. Maybe it has other plans? There was a time when Tinseltown was all red, white and blue. Not too long ago, in fact. The “Five Came Back” docu-series in 2017, for example, recalled A-list directors who dropped their careers to film World War II from the front lines.
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