Originality appears to be a thing of the past in movies today. Although some companies and directors find they have outstanding success with new films, such as Encanto by Disney, people often find they see the same old stuff when they head to the theater. Reusing proposal content often serves as the reason many movies fail today because people feel as if they see the same plot repeatedly. Only the characters change. What makes certain sequels so successful, and why are many in the movie industry complaining about sequels today? 

Go Bold

In a recent Variety piece titled “Roland Emmerich: Marvel Movies and ‘Star Wars’ Are Ruining Our Industry a Little Bit,” the popular director talks about how people hesitate to make bold movies today. Only well-known directors feel confident branching out and trying something new.

Men and women who are trying to make their name in film often stick with tried-and-true formulas. They don’t benefit from tools and resources that would allow them to try something new because they fear a flop on their first try will doom their career. While Star Wars relies on additional resources to find new ways to keep people interested, Emmerich states he cannot watch Marvel movies because they put him to sleep. Why do movie sequels often fail? 

Plot Holes

According to Realtimecampaign.com, successful movies resonate with the audience. They enjoyed watching the film because it spoke to them. With a sequel, they won’t feel this same connection. It doesn’t resonate with a new audience the way it did with the original. People watch for new sequels, much as they do Star Wars news or the latest Harry Potter gossip. Film news sites like The Direct keep fans notified of industry changes. Often, the movie appears to be mass-produced rather than one-of-a-kind.

While a film crew can pull from past proposals and its content library, the movie must differ from the first to draw new people in. However, researchers state it is important to have a star actor to generate interest in the movie—a person who has won awards and recognition for their work. 

Continuity

One reason the Star Wars sequels work so well is they provide a new storyline while maintaining the continuity of the overall story. The team expanded on the original plot while ensuring the believability of the overall concept. An excellent storyteller effectively communicates with the viewers, often doing so with the help of subtexts. They don’t tell the audience what is going on but draw them into the story so they can figure this out for themselves. 

Lack of Creativity

When a team moves from the original movie to a sequel, they often bring along bad habits. These habits could harm the sequel in ways that aren’t immediately clear. It’s always best to start with a fresh script and go from there. Doing so helps to reduce the risk of these bad habits dooming a sequel from the start. 

Sequels should build upon the original. However, they must provide unique content when doing so or the director risks turning the audience off. Once this happens, they are lost forever. Don’t make this mistake. Keep the above material in mind, to discover a sequel that people love and cannot wait to tell others about.

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