Over 530 sequels released since 2000 have brought in $74.3 billion at the domestic box office, but it doesn't mean Hollywood should depend on them.

Over 530 sequels released since 2000 have brought in $74.3 billion at the domestic box office, but it doesn’t mean Hollywood should depend on them.

  • neidu3@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Yup. Studios don’t chase blockbusters greatness anymore. They go for the safe bet that is good enough to result in some profits. This is done through formulaic scripts around well known franchises. If it’s not a well known franchise, they hope the big names in the production team will suffice.

    And to a certain degree, it’s understandable. Netflix and many others are pumping out tones of movies, and I see why they don’t want to bet big on something risky.

    • zaphod@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      1 day ago

      These are still blockbusters. A blockbuster is essentially an expensive film that makes up for being expensive by catering to a wide audience and become very popular to become profitable. That includes a lot of risk, so making sequels to blockbusters using the blockbuster model makes perfect sense as it reduces risk.