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Long Delays Between TV & Movie Sequels Needs to End
ComicBook.comStory by Nicole DrumImage from ComicBook.com
scrn loglineFrom 'The Batman' sequel to 'House of the Dragon' and 'Euphoria,' the entertainment industry's growing penchant for long delays between sequels and new seasons is testing audience patience and risking franchise momentum.beat sheet- 'The Batman Part 2' is now targeting an October 2027 release, meaning the sequel will arrive more than 5 years after the first film - a delay that could make the storyline feel outdated and cause audience apathy.
- The third seasons of 'House of the Dragon' and 'Euphoria' won't arrive until 2026, a 2-4 year wait that risks viewers losing interest or forgetting key plot points, fundamentally changing the trajectory of these popular shows.
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Long Delays Between TV & Movie Sequels Needs to End
ComicBook.comStory by Nicole Drum
scrn logline
From 'The Batman' sequel to 'House of the Dragon' and 'Euphoria,' the entertainment industry's growing penchant for long delays between sequels and new seasons is testing audience patience and risking franchise momentum.
beat sheet
- 'The Batman Part 2' is now targeting an October 2027 release, meaning the sequel will arrive more than 5 years after the first film - a delay that could make the storyline feel outdated and cause audience apathy.
- The third seasons of 'House of the Dragon' and 'Euphoria' won't arrive until 2026, a 2-4 year wait that risks viewers losing interest or forgetting key plot points, fundamentally changing the trajectory of these popular shows.
call sheet
Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Zendaya, DC, DCU, The Batman Part 2, House of the Dragon, Euphoria