4 ways teens want to see inclusivity on screen

New UCLA research shows that how young people feel about an IP's depictions of diversity is a great predictor of box office success.

By Sadhana Bharanidharan

April 21, 2026

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authentic representation, box office, CSS, diversity, research, teens, UCLA, YA

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