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Science fictionmovie enfranchisement come and go , but reboots or long - expect sequels have institute several back from the all in . Keeping any franchise fresh with new installment is a daunting task , as even the longest - running and highest - grossing franchises in moving picture story have had their share of duds . Unfortunately , not every series lasts long enough to where it can regain from a vital or commercial fizzle . Others , likeThe Invisible ManorPlanet of the Apes , went on such tremendous motion picture streaks that they ended up dying out .
8Dune (2021)
Denis Villeneuve transformed Frank Herbert’s novel into a multimedia franchise.
As one of the most prolific sci - fi novels ever written , Frank Herbert’sDunehas been adapt to the big screen multiple time . The first came in 1984 , directed by David Lynch , which was received badly both critically and commercially . Despite being made by one of the good directors of all time , Lynch’sDuneleft such a negative stain on the franchise that thebook was considered unadaptable . In 2000 , a boob tube miniseries was made ofDune , which was an apt , flesh - out adaption of the novel , though it lacked the giving - screen cinematic experience .
The next flick up isVilleneuve’sDune Messiah , which will accommodate the second Frank Herbert novel , and the dealership has also spawned a prequel HBO serial titledDune : Prophecy .
In 2021 , directorDenis Villeneuve organise his rendition ofDune , which was met with decisive and commercial acclaim , spawning a multimedia dealership out of Herbert ’s novel . Villeneuve dissever the book adaptation into two parts , with the 2nd releasing on March 1 , 2024 , to mass vital acclaim and enormous loge - office success . The next movie up isVilleneuve’sDune Messiah , which will conform the second Frank Herbert novel , and the dealership has also spawned a prequel HBO series titledDune : Prophecy , which is executive produced by Villeneuve and scheduled to let go in belated 2024 .
7Jurassic Word (2015)
The Jurassic World reboot brought the franchise back to commercial prominence.
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As one of thebest Steven Spielberg movies , the originalJurassic Parkstands among the good blockbusters ever , which set the phonograph recording as the highest - grossing movie ever untilTitanicin 1997 . The film had two verbatim sequel in 1997 and 2001 , though neither compared to the original . Over a decade later , the franchise was come to withJurassic World , beginning a new series with Chris Prattin the leading role . Jurassic Worldhas never had the critical acclaim or tale excellence as the original , but the movies have succeeded commercially enough to keep making more .
Jurassic Park Movies Rotten Tomatoes Reception
Jurassic Park ( 1992 )
92 %
The Lost World : Jurassic Park ( 1997 )
54 %
Jurassic Park III ( 2001 )
49 %
Jurassic World ( 2015 )
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71 %
Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom ( 2018 )
46 %
Jurassic World : Dominion ( 2022 )
29 %
6Mad Max: Fury Road
George Miller’s Mad Max reboot redefined the franchise.
George Miller proved himself to be a sci - fi maestro with theMad Maxfranchise , beginning in 1979 . The original trilogy ran until 1985 , with the third installment , Beyond Thunderdome , often consideredthe worstMad Maxmovie . decennary later , Miller returned to the series withMad Max : Fury Road , redefining the franchisewith one of the most inventive , stylistic , thrilling military action movies ever . Though it ’s been almost a 10 sinceFury Road , Furiosia : A Mad Max Saga will be releasedon May 24 , 2024 , reviving the franchise again , and anotherFury Roadsequel will follow .
5Rise of the Planet of the Apes
After Tim Burton’s 2001 flop, 2011’s Planet of the Apes movie brought the franchise back.
LikeJurassic Park , the originalPlanet of the Apesmovie was lightning in a bottle , but the enfranchisement unendingly struggled for years afterwards , even including a betray Tim Burton - head reboot in 2001 . In 2011,Rise of the Planet of the Apesrevitalized the dead series with the first critically acclaimed installing in decades . However , the series really got give out with Matt Reeves’Dawn of the Planet of the Apesin 2014andWar for the Planet of the Apesin 2018 . Now , one of themost - forebode movies of 2024isKingdom of the Planet of the Apes .
4Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049 spawned multiple TV series in the Blade Runner universe.
The originalBlade Runneris one of the most artistically craft and thematically rich scientific discipline fabrication motion-picture show ever , making a serious claim as the adept picture show in the literary genre . Despite the star tycoon of Harrison Ford , the 1982 classic was n’t a commercial hit and undergo several re - cutting until Ridley Scott ’s visual modality became apparent in 2007’sThe last Cutversion . Even after that , it took another decennium before the possible ofBlade Runneras a franchise was realise .
Even thoughBlade Runner 2049flopped commercially , it created a hereafter for the title as a franchise .
Denis Villeneuve is responsible for resurrecting two of the most iconic sci - fi stories of all metre , withBlade Runner 2049becoming an instant classic for its beautiful aesthetic and story wizard that match the pilot . Even thoughBlade Runner 2049flopped commercially , it created a futurity for the title as a franchise . An animated series calledBlade Runner : Black Lotusfollowed it up in 2021 , and a Prime Video TV serial publication titledBlade Runner 2099has been in developmentfor years .
3Godzilla (2014)
2014’s Godzilla was the first successful American rendition.
One of the longest - run movie franchise of all prison term , 1954’sGodzillawas a rotatory plastic film that invigorate wads of sequels , spin - offs , and reboots . TheGodzillafranchise has 33 movies made by Toho Co. in Japan and five American - made installing . While Roland Emmerich ’s 1998Godzillareboot was a tragedy , Gareth Edwards give the Hollywood version a 2d luck in 2014.TheGodzillafranchise has expanded in America in the past tenner with multiple sequelsand an Apple TV+ TV serial publication . Godzilla x Kong : The New Empireis another of the most - promise 2024 picture .
2The Invisible Man (2020)
2020’s Invisible Man reboot was a vast improvement over decades of awful renditions.
In 1933 , H. G. Wells ’s novelThe Invisible Manwas accommodate into a sci - fi / revulsion film for Universal Pictures ' monster franchise . The original was a hit , but it was follow by decades of mediocre to awful sequels until finally , in 2020 , a forward-looking reboot get the dealership young life . 2020’sThe Invisible Manwas a smash on cyclosis during the early stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic , yet it has n’t had a subsequence announce so far . With the uptick in monster movies coming in 2024 and 2025 , anything is potential .
1Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
After a failed 2016 reboot, Ghostbusters: Afterlife brought the ’80s series back.
The originalGhostbustersis an iconic classic , mixingsci - fiwith comedy for a delicious cinematic experience . Its 80s follow - up , Ghostbusters II , was n’t as well - find , and the dealership largely died out for decades . In 2016 , a failed reboot was released , fall flat critically and commercially despite its talented mold . While the reboot failed , 2021 see a new continuation to the original series titledGhostbusters : Afterlife , a surprisal hit being follow up with a sequel in 2024 .
