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The Comeback of the Movie Musical: From La La Land to Wonka
<![CDATA>They’re singing, they’re dancing, and they’re dominating the box office. Explore how the movie musical has been reinvented for a modern audience and why it’s capturing our hearts again.]]>
After decades on the sidelines, the movie musical is back in a big, bold, and joyful way. The success of films like “La La Land,” “The Greatest Showman,” “In the Heights,” and “Wonka” proves that audiences are once again hungry for the escapism, emotion, and sheer spectacle of characters breaking into song.
This modern revival isn’t just rehashing the classics. Today’s musicals are blending traditional storytelling with contemporary filmmaking techniques. They feel more grounded and accessible, often focusing on character-driven stories where the music feels like a natural extension of big emotions.
The trend also reflects a desire for shared, positive experiences in the cinema. In a fragmented media landscape, a great musical offers a sense of communal joy that is hard to replicate at home. With major projects on the horizon, the curtain is rising on a new golden age for the Hollywood musical.