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From Marvel to Star Wars, the era of sprawling, infinitely-expanding franchises has given way to a more restrained, focused approach to building out beloved properties.
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- Disney's The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew are smaller, character-driven Star Wars stories, signaling a shift away from the interconnected, constantly-expanding galaxy far, far away.
- HBO's House of the Dragon and DC's The Penguin are standalone spinoffs that double down on specific fan-favorite characters rather than spawning endless sequels and crossovers.
call sheet
Kathryn VanArendonk, Marvel, Star Wars, HBO, DC, The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, House of the Dragon, The Penguin, Dune: Prophecy