The film industry is in the grip of sequels: what awaits us in 2025?

The film industry seems to have fallen into a vicious circle from which there is no way out yet. Sequels, spin-offs and remakes took over the box office, while original scripts remained on the periphery of the audience's attention. If you're expecting something new and original on the big screen, you might have to wait.

Cinema as in a trap: the leaders of the 2024 box office

2024 has become the year of franchises, where only 2 out of 20 films do not belong to already known IPs. "Puzzle 2" collected an impressive $652.9 million at the box office, which brought it to the top of the rating. Other popular films such as "Deadpool and Wolverine" and "Despicable Me 4" added hundreds of millions of dollars to the box office.

"It's like watching old fairy tales in a modern way. Every time you think you've seen it all, the film industry brings you back to the familiar comfort of your favorite stories, " notes one film critic.

A look into the future: what to expect in 2025

According to forecasts, 2025 will become even more "rebooted". Up to 70% of releases from leading studios will be sequels or remakes. Viewers will see "M3GAN 2.0", remakes of "Snow White" and "Fantastic Four", as well as the long-awaited "Avatar 3".

The future of the film industry: hope for change

Will filmmakers be able to break free from familiar plots? This requires bold decisions and innovation. However, for the time being film studios are trying to compensate for the declines in ticket sales by using proven formats. However, in the long run, audiences may begin to demand new ideas, prompting changes in the strategic approach of movie studios.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova