Are Film Franchises Limiting Original Storytelling?

[Urvashi]

Sequels and shared universes dominate releases. Do franchises crowd out original films, or help fund them? Which recent original movie surprised you? How much risk should studios take on new stories?

 

[Lolita]

I thunk Film franchises prioritize familiar characters, worlds, and formulas, which often limits risk-taking and original storytelling. While franchises generate revenue and fan engagement, they can overshadow new ideas, making it harder for unique, standalone films to get attention or funding.