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Thats basically what happened, too.
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In fact, there are more examples.
Paramount earmarked dates for two furtherTerminatorfilms ahead of the unveiling ofTerminator: Genisys.
In olden days, wed have just calledEdge Of Tomorrow 2a sequel.
And I think this obsession on franchise is one of the problems.
Sacrificed at the altar of many of the movie universes were seeing is plain old fashioned storytelling.
But I wonder if things are turning.
Edge Of Tomorrowis a great example of doing things right.
It had ideas, it had character, it had story.
Thus, word of mouth has continued to spread following its release.
Its telling, I think, that were gettingEdge Of Tomorrow 2, but notTerminator: Genisys 2.
It went as far as to announce release dates for two sequels, and the existence of spin-off movies.
When the film then underperformed against expectations, it had to go back to the drawing board.
When a film doesnt get a sequel, its quickly pinned as a badge of dishonor for some reason.
I believe that ethos and that thinking has to change.
If nothing else, studios keeping quiet about follow-ups until theyve got the first film absolutely right…
