Hollywood is NOT out of ideas.

In a city where a film producer of any sort of note can't take a shit without someone trying to pitch something, they couldn't be out of ideas if they tried.

The increase of remakes, sequels, and adaptations is due to studios doubling down on pre-established properties that are easier (that means cheaper) to market, easier (that means cheaper too) to draw a wide international audience, and that can be turned into cross-platform franchises.

It's not a lack of creativity. It's strategic marketing and production. It is, after all, the motion picture industry.