Film franchises are ever-evolving, and Hollywood continually finds new ways to bleed successful series for all their worth.
Sequels have been a part of storytelling for ages but rose to popularity in Hollywood in the ’80s.
Cinematic universes have muddied the waters for what were traditionally considered spin-off movies.
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Spin-offs take supporting characters from successful movies and give them the spotlight in independent adventures.
Sometimes, these spin-offs become massive successes, such as howDeadpooloutlived theX-Menfranchise.
It followsChris Hemsworth’shuntsman character in a generic fantasy adventure tale involving the magic mirror.
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Still, the movie serves as a back door for hisfirst starring role in the spin-offThe Scorpion King.
There’s nothing interesting or notable aboutThe Scorpion Kingother than the surprising number of direct-to-video sequels it spawned.
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Marshalsfocused on Jones and his crew while also bringing in a new fugitive, this time played byWesley Snipes.
Ford’s performance and his search for justice anchoredThe Fugitive.U.S.
Audiences who need more of Jones hunting down fugitives should revisit the criminally underratedThe Huntedinstead.
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Illumination Entertainment decided to capitalize on this popularity by giving them a movie.
Unfortunately, the spin-off series has been financially successful, witha thirdMinionsmovie coming next year.
In the mid-2000s,Steve Carellwas a hot commodity thanks to his roles onThe Officeandmajor hits likeThe 40-Year-Old Virgin.
The trick was similar to whatM.
Night Shyamalandid at the end ofSplit, revealing its connection to one of the director’s previous films.
It’s damning proof thatVaughan needs to go back to his roots.
However,The Jesus Rollsisan ill-advised footnote that has quickly been forgotten.
It’s alla big, bland high school mystery movieminus a talking dog.
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