However, this genre of film has dominated the screen throughout 2024 with some seeing more success than others.

This may signal a departure from the creative spirit that once defined Hollywood.

The upsurge in sequel productions is largely a consequence of films released in 2024.

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The significant decline from last year is indicative of the problems associated with Hollywood’s latest trend.

This ultimately outpaced the demand for original works and resulted in a prioritization of established franchises.

However,2025 will also reinstate a number of IPs that have remained unfrequentedfor many years.

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The announcement ofNow You See Me 3and28 Years Latersurprised fans who had long believed that these franchises were completed.

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