Nine Franchises That Hollywood Won't Let Die

TLDRHollywood is obsessed with rebooting and continuing franchises, even when they fail. This video discusses nine franchises that keep coming back despite audience fatigue and disappointment.

Key insights

:thinking_face:Hollywood is in a state of franchise monarchy, constantly rebooting and continuing popular franchises.

:no_entry_sign:Many reboots and adaptations of beloved franchises have not been well-received by audiences.

:skull:Franchises like Men in Black and Jurassic Park continue to be revived despite declining quality and audience interest.

:the_horns:Fans argue that some franchises, like Jurassic Park, should never be remade or continued.

:money_with_wings:Hollywood studios are determined to secure billion-dollar franchises to rival Disney.

Q&A

Why is Hollywood obsessed with reboots and sequels?

Hollywood is driven by the pursuit of profitable franchises and aims to replicate the success of Disney.

Are all reboots and adaptations unsuccessful?

No, there have been successful reboots and adaptations, but many have faced criticism and disappointment.

Why do studios continue to revive declining franchises?

Studios believe there is still potential for success and profits, even if audience interest has waned.

Should beloved franchises like Jurassic Park be left alone?

Some fans argue that certain franchises should be left untouched to preserve their original impact.

Why do audiences feel fatigued by constant reboots and sequels?

Audiences may feel overwhelmed and fatigued by the lack of originality and the focus on nostalgia rather than new storytelling.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the obsession with reboots and continuations in Hollywood.

04:31Discussion of the Men in Black franchise and its unsuccessful attempts at revitalization.

08:37Critique of the Jurassic Park franchise and the decline in quality with each new film.

13:37Explanation of the infamous obsession Hollywood has with Charlie's Angels, despite multiple failed attempts to revive the franchise.

16:57Analysis of the Terminator franchise and its struggles to recapture the success of the original films.