Hollywood has long been dominated by sequels, prequels, remakes, reboots, ”legasequels,” cinematic universes, and other films tied to established franchises. However, 2024 could mark a new milestone: no original movies made the domestic top 10 box office list. As the industry continues its recovery from the pandemic, its increasing dependence on familiar brand names shows no signs of slowing.
According to Slashfilm and Box Office Mojo, the 10 highest-grossing films in the U.S. this year were almost exclusively sequels. The sole exception was a prequel, underscoring Hollywood’s persistent aversion to risk.
Källa: 2024’s 10 top-grossing US films were all sequels and prequels
