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All-Time Greatest Film Series & Franchises

A film series is a collection of related movies released in succession over a period of time. Usually, films in a series include common elements, such as characters (i.e., the Frankenstein films), actors/actresses (Astaire & Rogers), or names in a title (the Pink Panther films), etc. Sometimes, a film series is based upon the same director (i.e., Robert Rodriguez' Mariachi Trilogy, or Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy), or it can be based upon the studio (i.e., Hammer's Dracula films). Sometimes, an additional film in a series is known as a "remake." Some remakes are also known as "reboots" (with significant revisions, reimaginings or re-envisionings). A film franchise is now used as a term to designate a major film series that has established itself as an ongoing film series, and is a potential merchandising cash cow product (with the potential for more sequels). There's also something known as a 'franchise crossover' - films that bridge two or more franchises. Some of the longest-running film series/franchises are James Bond, Friday the 13th, Star Trek, and Godzilla. Some of the most profitable film series/franchises are Marvel's Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Batman, Lord of the Rings (or Middle Earth), and James Bond.

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