Should the movie industry focus less on remakes and sequels?

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Question: Should the movie industry focus less on remakes and sequels?
Position‹2 of 2: No, the balance between franchise films and original films is good.

This position holds that the current balance between franchise films and original ones is fine. It argues that audiences genuinely want more of the characters they know and love, and that profitable franchises keep the film industry healthy enough to fund original work too.

Supporting arguments · 2

Franchises keep the industry profitable
As sequels and remakes often have built-in audiences, they are safer and often return more profits. This keeps the film industry alive.
Fans enjoy their favorite series
Sequels and prequels allow fans to watch more content that they know they will love. Characters are able to be developed more, interesting plot lines can be explored, and overall themes and motifs can emerge.