6 Franchises That Died With The 4th Movie

The 21st century has seen film franchises growing increasingly massive, but many once-popular sagas died after only four movies. Franchises are incredibly appealing to Hollywood, as a familiar title can often sell better than a headlining actor or director, particularly in the modern era. Titles like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe alone have grossed roughly $40 billion at the box office combined, telling consistent stories. Other franchises like James Bond and Godzilla have continued to find profitability for decades through reboots and spin-offs, trying to maintain their original appeal through new lenses.