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7 Film Franchises That Have Successfully Maintained Their Existence and Popularity Until Now

7 Film Franchises That Have Successfully Maintained Their Existence and Popularity Until Now

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7 Film Franchises That Have Successfully Maintained Their Existence and Popularity Until Now

Written by: Adristi Putri Febrianti
 
Maintaining consistent quality in every film in a franchise is a significant challenge. Most popular franchises often have at least one film that is less satisfying. For example, the STAR WARS franchise has outstanding films like THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and THE LAST JEDI, but it also includes some less successful films like THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and ATTACK OF THE CLONES. Similarly, THE LORD OF THE RINGS has an overall positive track record, although the THE HOBBIT trilogy is considered disappointing by some fans.

Franchises that manage to maintain high quality usually employ smart strategies, such as selecting talented directors who can provide a fresh approach to the original material. While not every film in the franchise will be a big hit, it is important for each film to respect the mythology that has been built previously and to introduce new elements that can still be appreciated by long-time fans.

Film franchises that can continue to produce high-quality works are usually able to last long due to their commitment to maintaining quality and innovation in each new project. In this regard, they demonstrate that consistency is key to remaining relevant, even if those films do not always achieve massive success at the box office.
 

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The MAD MAX Franchise - The first MAD MAX trilogy introduced the "Australian New Wave" to the world with MAD MAX: THE ROAD WARRIOR often regarded as one of the greatest action films of all time. This franchise captured attention again with MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, which became a box office hit and received numerous Academy Award nominations, including for Best Picture and Best Director.

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The MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Franchise - This film has achieved phenomenal success thanks to Tom Cruise's willingness to risk his life to perform the most impressive dangerous stunts in the history of action films.

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TOY STORY Franchise - The most influential animated film of all time has made Pixar one of the most successful animation studios in Hollywood. Although Pixar has released some disappointing sequels, such as CARS 2 and FINDING DORY, the TOY STORY sequels have always maintained high quality. In fact, fans still debate which TOY STORY sequel is the best because each has its own strengths and profound moral messages.

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JOHN WICK Franchise - This film combines various elements ranging from East Asian martial arts, 1970s crime thrillers, dark exploitation thrillers, neo-noir mysteries, classic cowboy films to comic book-style world-building into a brilliant saga. Keanu Reeves delivers a perfect performance in a role that seems tailor-made for him.

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SCREAM Franchise - A film that revolutionized the horror genre with a meta and self-aware approach to slasher films. Although it is challenging to maintain that uniqueness, Wes Craven successfully directed three sequels that delve deeper into the relationship between the audience and horror media.

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JAMES BOND Franchise -James Bond is one of the most iconic film characters of all time and has successfully adapted to various generations. Every fan has a different taste for this character, and each actor portraying James Bond brings a unique touch to the character.

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EVIL DEAD Franchise - The first trilogy was a huge success thanks to Sam Raimi's ability to create a different film in each installment. THE EVIL DEAD is a brutal exploitation film, EVIL DEAD II is a crazy horror mix, and ARMY OF DARKNESS takes this franchise back in time on a medieval adventure. So, don't forget to watch the franchise films above! If not, when else?