Group tied to tech firm Palantir aims to inject ‘patriotism’ back into Hollywood

Founders Films & Investment - Founders Films, backed by individuals connected to Palantir, aims to create pro-American films [2] - The company is seeking investment with a pitch deck highlighting Hollywood's perceived shift towards political and liberal themes [2][3] - The pitch deck reportedly suggests projects about American exceptionalism and identifying America's enemies, with China specifically mentioned [5][6] Market & Audience Reception - The success of films like "Sound of Freedom," which grossed over $240 million worldwide, indicates a potential market for such content [8] - Major blockbusters like "Barbie" and "Wicked" suggest that most moviegoers primarily seek entertainment rather than ideological messaging [8] - China, a significant but declining market for Hollywood, has limited the number of US films screened, impacting trade relations [7] Cultural & Political Context - Some argue that Hollywood has lost its focus on celebrating the USA [1] - A Palantir CTO advocates for studios to "choose America" to break out of cultural malaise [4] - The pitch deck reportedly includes movie ideas about figures popular on the right, such as Ayn Rand and Elon Musk, as well as the Afghanistan withdrawal [5]