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Industry insiders point out that Hollywood's obsession with sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and reboots has exhausted audiences and squandered creative momentum. The proliferation of countless variations—standalone sequels, legacies, intraquals, and spiritual sequels—has diluted the impact of these stories. Meanwhile, studios like Disney continue to rely heavily on existing IP, rather than investing in original concepts, despite acknowledging that originality is key to long-term success. This cycle of recycling tired franchises has led to diminishing returns and public fatigue.