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Wong Fu’s Philip Wang says the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ boom has burst 8 years later

Recent industry data shows representation losing ground even as Asian-led entertainment continues to reach audiences across demographic groups.

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The Rebel Yellow
Sep 16, 2026
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Eight years after the breakout hit “Crazy Rich Asians” sent Hollywood searching for its next Asian-led success, filmmaker Philip Wang says that the bubble has finally burst.

In a recent Instagram post, the Wong Fu Productions co-founder pointed out that many Asian-centered projects coming out today were ap…

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