Think of how much the concept of space travel captivated America for decades. It was one of the main frontiers of television, inspired numerous songs, and created generational defining media.
When America went for GDP and convenience over awe inspiring goals we lost the luster that inspired millions. The same way we look at historical buildings over brutalism and modern shit shows. Innovation died because of capitalism gone rogue min maxing fiat currency over actually building anything.
This is largely because lefties, which have owned popular entertainment for 50 years, are afraid of offending their friends, who will ostracize them if they are offended. So, as the rabbit hole of what won't offend the left gets ever and ever smaller, the idea people in Hollywood are constrained by an ever smaller range of ideas, tropes, and plot lines.