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HT Rewind 2024 | Just sequels? How Hollywood stifled creativity as franchises and remakes dominated the box office

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With all the highest-grossing films of the year either remakes, spinoffs, or sequels, the franchise model dominated Hollywood in 2024. A glance at the top ten highest-grossing Hollywood films of 2024 immediately reveals a telling pattern. All ten titles are sequels, remakes, or part of some franchise or cinematic universe.

This is, perhaps, the first time in the history of Western cinema when not a single ‘original’ story has managed to be among the year’s biggest films. The failure of much-hyped films like Megalopolis ensured that. But while in some cases. The clouds do not seem to be dissipating.

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originality failing was a case of bad quality, the sheer overwhelming domination of franchises shows that, at some level, Hollywood has stopped pushing original content. Years from now, when there is an obvious backlash to this trend, 2024 will be seen as the year when it all comes to a head.

Sequels, remakes, and spinoffs galore

Hollywood’s obsession with recognisable IPs is not new. For over three decades, studios have pushed sequels, franchises, and any way to make money based on the audience’s familiarity with characters and worlds. The birth of cinematic universes in 2008 sent that into top gear. This year, the world’s top 10 grossing films include nine Hollywood films.

Hollywood’s obsession with recognisable IPs is not new. For over three decades, studios have pushed sequels, franchises, and any way to make money based on the audience’s familiarity with characters and worlds. The birth of cinematic universes in 2008 sent that into top gear. This year, the world’s top 10 grossing films include nine Hollywood films.

all remakes or sequels -Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, Despicable Me 4, Moana 2, Dune Part Two, Wicked, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Venom: The Last Dance 4. Incidentally, the only non-American film on the list – the Chinese film YOLO – is also a remake, an adaptation of the Japanese film 100 Yen Love.

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Independent cinema falls prey to franchise culture too

For decades, Independent cinema had existed as the bastion of originality and ‘different’ content. Unhindered by the studios’ demands and rules, indie filmmakers experimented with concepts and genres more freely. But this decade has shown that the last bastion is falling, too.

The highest-grossing indie film of the year is not just a sequel but a threequel. Terrifer 3, a horror film, made just $2 million, grossed $90 million worldwide, and even beat Joker 2 at the box office. It is now the highest-grossing unrated film in cinema history, and trade insiders feel that may encourage independent cinema to look at repeatable IPs.

Where did the originality go?

Original cinema has existed. Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppla’s ambitious project, is the biggest example of it. That a filmmaker of his calibre had to invest $120 million of his own money to distribute and release it speaks volumes of the ‘acceptance’ of original ideas in Hollywood. The eventual box office debacle of the film means that studios will be even harder on original ideas that do not check all the boxes for a summer blockbuster.

The road ahead

Even beyond that, the hope for originality is bleak. Even Christopher Nolan’s next is an adaptation of one of the oldest to epics in history – The Odyssey. One can now wait for the next Jordan Peele film or a breakaway sleeper hit to correct the course somewhat. However, given the lack of support from the studios, it remains a tall order.

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Puneet Issar calls Ranbir’s Animal ‘amazing’, defends violent, alpha-male films: ‘Kya lesbian, gay par hi films banaye?’

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Puneet Issar calls Ranbir’s Animal ‘amazing’, defends violent, alpha-male films: ‘Kya lesbian, gay par hi films banaye?’

Puneet Issar, a veteran actor known for his role in Mahabharat, has criticised Bollywood for catering to niche urban audiences and not producing Alpha-male films like South Indian films. He defended alpha-male films like Pathaan, Animal, and Marco, which have received criticism for their violence and misogynistic tone. In an interview with Digital Commentary, defended.

Alpha-male films and discussed how South Indian films have been performing well, as they are not dominated by corporate interests in the way Bollywood is. He also pointed out that true mass entertainers such as Baahubali, RRR, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Gadar, and Chhava are made for the Indian audience and reflect their tastes. Recently, Indian cinema has seen surgeaction.

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Films such as Pathaan, Animal, and Marco, but these films have also received criticism for spectrum of viewers their violence and misogynistic tone Puneet Issar, an actor, has praised Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal for its success and argued that parallel cinema has a lesser reach than commercial cinema. He cited the success of films like Pushpa and RRR as examples of successful alpha.

Male films, stating that the South produces proper films that resonate with the masses. Issar also criticized a section of society criticizing violence and alpha-male themes in films, stating that it is not the kind of film that should be made. He argued that every kind of film should be made in the industry and that films connecting with emotions and values become true.

Blockbusters. Issar believes that success in the entertainment industry is based on merit, talent, connections, and nepotism, and that it depends on the individual. He has appeared in several notable films, including Chandra Mukhi, Prem Shakti, Ram Jaane, Border, Refugee, Krrish, Bachna Ae Haseeno, Ready, Son of Sardaar, and The Kashmir spectrum of viewers.

Veteran actor Puneet Issar recently lauded Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal, describing it as “amazing,” and defended the portrayal of violent, alpha-male characters in cinema. In an interview with Digital Commentary, Issar expressed concerns about Bollywood’s current trajectory, suggesting that the industry has become disconnected from the broader Indian.

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Issar highlighted the success of South Indian films like Pushpa and RRR, attributing their mass appeal to their emphasis on strong male protagonists and emotional storytelling. He argued that such films resonate deeply with audiences across India, contrasting them with certain veteran actor known for his role in Mahabharat, has criticised Bollywood productions that, according to him, cater primarily to urban elites and often.

Addressing criticisms of violent and alpha-male themes, Issar questioned the industry’s focus, rhetorically asking whether films should exclusively center on topics like lesbian and gay spectrum of viewers relationships. He clarified that while he respects all communities, he believes that cinema underperform in wider markets should encompass a diverse range of stories that reflect the values and emotions of the general populace.​

Issar emphasized the importance of creating films that connect with the masses, citing underperform in wider markets audience by focusing on niche urban narratives examples like Baahubali, Gadar, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan as successful ventures that balanced entertainment with cultural resonance. He advocated for a cinematic approach that embraces both commercial viability and meaningful storytelling, ensuring that films appeal to a broad.

With a career spanning several decades, Puneet Issar is renowned for his portrayal of spectrum of viewers Duryodhana in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat and has appeared in numerous films, including Coolie, Border, Krrish, and The Kashmir Files. His recent comments contribute to the ongoing discourse on the direction of Indian cinema and the narratives it chooses to.

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