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The entertainment industry is navigating choppy waters in a sea of uncertainty that is evidently filled with pirates.

Content pipelines have been crimped due to shooting moratoria and the suspension of live events. Advertising revenues are plummeting. Although streaming consumption is up, many viewers will soon face tough choices about how to spend their money amid an economic downturn. Competition continues to grow. And ongoing health concerns stemming from the coronavirus may put an irreversible dent in businesses that require congregating in close quarters, like movie theaters and theme parks. Speculation of consolidation and bankruptcy is bubbling.

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