The margins in Hollywood are actually really great. It's the accounting that makes them seem like a break even business. Less 'profit' means fewer points that have to be paid out from net.
A $200 million film that grosses a billion worldwide.. Those margins aren't bad.
Margins on the Force Awakens aren't bad. Margins on Waterworld, probably not nice. On average? Haven't looked it up by I'm thinking they are OK but nothing to get really excited by.
A $200 million film that grosses a billion worldwide.. Those margins aren't bad.