8 Movie Franchises Saved By New Directors

Some of the most profitable franchises in the movie industry have benefited from new directors, delivering sequels or fresh starts that ultimately saved the property. Something must be said about maintaining a consistent vision through a series of films. It’s hard to imagine anyone but Peter Jackson carrying out the Lord of the Rings trilogy or George Lucas working on the Star Wars prequels. However, in some cases, franchise films have seen a decline in quality, or they got ahead in setting a tone for a new era of the series by introducing a new director and allowing them to establish their vision.