FromRambotoRobocoptoMad MaxtoIndiana JonestoThe Terminator, the 80s was a halcyon period for blockbuster franchises.

In many ways, thenumerousStar Warsstreaming showsthat expanded the world of the franchise borrowed this approach.

AlthoughStar Warswas at the forefront, franchises like DC, Marvel, and theJurassic Worldseries have since followed suit.

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While shows likeRobocopmay stray far from their inspiration, they remain fun, well-animated, and engaging.

Many of them served the same purpose as contemporary streaming shows and are well worth revisiting as a result.

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