Don’t get me wrong—I love Dune: Part Two as much as the next cinephile. But when you look at the slate of upcoming blockbusters, it is almost entirely comprised of IP (Intellectual Property) that already exists.
As consumers, we hold the power. If we stop clicking on the 9th Jurassic World sequel and spend our two hours on a weird indie film with no famous actors, the algorithm will change. I’m not saying to cancel Stranger Things (okay, maybe wrap it up soon). But I am asking for balance.
We are living in the golden age of content. With a flick of a thumb, we can access a Swedish crime drama, a 90s sitcom reboot, or a live-action version of a cartoon we watched as kids. But lately, as I scrolled through three different streaming services looking for something to watch, I had a sinking feeling: I’ve seen all of this before. HardWerk.E04.Luna.Silver.Triptychon.XXX.720p.WE
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Why is this happening? It’s not a lack of talented writers. It’s a lack of risk tolerance. Don’t get me wrong—I love Dune: Part Two
What do you think? Are you suffering from "franchise fatigue," or do you love seeing your favorite books/games on screen? Sound off in the comments below.
But we are reaching a saturation point. We’ve seen the live-action Little Mermaid , the live-action How to Train Your Dragon , and soon, the live-action Tangled . When everything is special, nothing is special. The irony is that the appetite for originality has never been higher. Look at the watercooler hits of the last few years: Everything Everywhere All at Once . Beef . Succession . None of these were based on a Hasbro toy or a Marvel comic. They were weird, uncomfortable, and new . If we stop clicking on the 9th Jurassic
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