Sometimes, these franchises become so popular that they start making five or more movies.

However, the tetralogy seems tofly under people’s radar.A tetralogy is a series offour entries.

All the films are incredibly successful, with theShrekfranchise being the highest-grossingout of all non-action movies.

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It even got two spinoffs featuring Puss in Boots.

WhileShrek the ThirdandShrek Forever Afteraren’t as good as the first two, they are still enjoyable.

However, this franchise soon won’t be a tetralogy, withShrek 5reportedly in development.

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TheMad Maxfranchise follows Max, played byMel Gibsonin the first three movies andTom Hardyin the fourth.

Despite its critical acclaim, the seriesdeserves more recognition.

Otherwise, fans might never get anotherMad Maxmovie again.

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Theanime is home to phenomenal episodesand is incredibly influential.

Thankfully, the final entrygave fans what they wanted.

The film series comprises Earth’s mightiest heroes who band together to face anything threatening their world.

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The characters have become household names, and each actor is also well known.

Soon, this franchise won’t be a tetralogy, with afifthAvengersmovie being planned for 2026.

Each movie delivered epic fights and a riveting plot to keep fans entertained.

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It also produced some of the best character arcs in cinema.

Also known as Ip Man, Chun was a famous martial artist and teacher ofBruce Lee.

The fourth film concludes the tetralogy and covers most of Chun’s life, but afifthIp Manis confirmed.

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The series has also brought infour Oscars, with the third and fourth both winning Best Animated Feature.

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