Ridley Scott Takes Aim at Hollywood’s Obsession With Superheroes and FBI Agents

Ridley Scott is Back with a Bang!

So, Ridley Scott is at it again! His latest film, The Dog Stars, is hitting theaters this week, and let me tell you, the director hasn’t held back on his thoughts regarding modern storytelling in Hollywood. If you thought he was going to sugarcoat anything, think again. He bluntly said that today’s movies are mostly “crap,” pointing fingers at Hollywood’s obsession with just three kinds of stories.

The Same Old Song

Seriously, Scott is fed up with the genre playbook! “It’s always about a murdered girl in the woods, some FBI hotshot who’s superior to all, or yet another superhero saving the day!” he exclaimed while shaking his head in disbelief. It’s like this man has a direct line into the minds of the audience—where’s the variety, he asks?

Plenty of Fish in the Sea

While Scott has a point—commercial films love their serial killers and caped crusaders—let’s not forget there are still original gems out there! Films like Backrooms and One Battle After Another found success, along with awesome shows that aren’t just reboots: we’re talking Hacks, The Bear, and Severance. How about we seat him in front of some of those fresh stories on Apple TV, eh?

Superheroes Galore!

Sure, 2026 was heavy on the capes and sequels, but let’s not ignore the fact that there are movies like Project Hail Mary raking in nearly $700 million worldwide. That’s got to count for something, right?

Scott the Influencer?

Scott claims he wants to keep creating original stories, and every time it feels like putting himself out there makes him “vulnerable.” But here’s a twist: he considers himself an influencer now, not just a director. “I’m always breaking new ground and ahead of the trends, so I must be an influencer,” he says. I mean, who knew filmmaking had turned into social media influencer territory?

What’s Next for Scott?

Now, let’s look ahead! Scott has yet to dive into the Wild West genre and is casting Hugh Jackman for a new adaptation of Treasure Island. Plus, he’s got plans for a musical and even a film about the majestic African elephant! Can’t wait to see that!

The Future of Hollywood

As we wait for Scott’s elephant movie, brace yourselves for more superhero flicks and FBI saga dramas galore. But hey, variety is the spice of life, and who knows, maybe something will change the mind of the 88-year-old legend about the current state of Hollywood. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!