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Is Hollywood’s Addiction to Sequels Cannibalizing Its Future?
VarietyStory by Owen GleibermanImage from Variety
scrn loglineHollywood's relentless sequel machine is choking off opportunities for new stories and original ideas, raising questions about the industry's long-term sustainability.beat sheet- In 2024, the top 10 highest-grossing movies were all sequels, from 'Inside Out 2' to 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'. This staggering statistic reveals Hollywood's alarming over-reliance on proven franchises.
- Industry insiders warn that this 'sequel addiction' is 'cannibalizing' Hollywood's future, crowding out chances for new, innovative projects that could captivate audiences and drive long-term growth.
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Is Hollywood’s Addiction to Sequels Cannibalizing Its Future?
VarietyStory by Owen Gleiberman
scrn logline
Hollywood's relentless sequel machine is choking off opportunities for new stories and original ideas, raising questions about the industry's long-term sustainability.
beat sheet
- In 2024, the top 10 highest-grossing movies were all sequels, from 'Inside Out 2' to 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'. This staggering statistic reveals Hollywood's alarming over-reliance on proven franchises.
- Industry insiders warn that this 'sequel addiction' is 'cannibalizing' Hollywood's future, crowding out chances for new, innovative projects that could captivate audiences and drive long-term growth.
call sheet
Box Office Mojo, Inside Out 2, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Wicked, Moana 2