I've always been a movie lover and I still enjoy going to the movies. There's something about a big spectacle popcorn event that I can go to with the family and enjoy the show. My problem right now is that there is nothing coming up to really look forward to.

Marvel is slowly dying off for me. The last time I absolutely HAD to go to a Marvel movie was Endgame. Since then I've been disappointed in every one of them and now I just try to catch the newer movies on Disney+. The last Star Wars movie I loved was Rogue 1. I was really excited for TLJ, didn't like it, and suffered through whatever the last movie was called. And I watch the series without any real energy. Even Andor, the best of the lot, seemed to have some strange plotting choices with the heist followed by the prison. And then it just kind of ended. In the 2000s, I had a Harry Potter movie to look forward to every year.

In late 2014 I saw the trailer for The Force Awakens and COULDN'T WAIT to see it the next year. In 2016 I watched Captain America: Civil War and absolutely loved it. But now, in 2023, the only thing I'm kind of looking forward to is the Dune sequel. But, really, it's not the same thing.

What is the next franchise that will get me counting down the days until the next movie comes out? Because right now I couldn't even tell you what's in line for the summer.

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MathGamer28 t1_jecnrd8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:12 AM

John Wick and Mission Impossible say hello

TimeTravelMishap t1_jecpqz8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:28 AM

I try to separate the art from the artist but I just can't do Tom Cruise.

SeagullsStopItNowz t1_jecr9aj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:39 AM

But why? He has a crazy religion but everything else is fine. Plus, are his religious views any weirder/ dumber than other religions?

mikeweasy t1_jecrl8l wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:42 AM

Yes they are.

SeagullsStopItNowz t1_jefcc3f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:30 PM

They don’t molest kids, do they?

GtrGbln t1_jecw5pm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:17 AM

Not really.

TimeTravelMishap t1_jecs3bn wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:46 AM

He is the public face of a religion that kills the pets of rape victims to try to get them to drop charges against other scientologists. He is the public face of a religion that right now right this second is operating an illegal prison here in the United States. These are just two things off the top of my head there are many other Crimes by the Church of Scientology.

He may not be directly involved in these things but by remaining the public face of Scientology he is declaring to the world he finds these things morally acceptable. That is who Tom Cruise is. A man who thinks it's perfectly okay to murder the pet of a rape victim.

Juan-Claudio t1_jed19pg wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:59 AM

No, just no. Look, i don't mean to defend scientology (or any religion or cult) but you can't use arguments like this. Because some scientologist murdered a pet doesn't mean every scientologist approves of this. Same as when some Christian priest abuses a child it doesn't mean that every Christian approves of this.

It is of course your free choice to watch Tom Cruise movies or not.

TimeTravelMishap t1_jed2tmo wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:12 AM

That would be fine and dandy if he was some random member of Scientology but he's literally the public face of the cult. And by remaining the public face of Scientology he approves of these things it's as simple as that. Tom Cruise is a human being who 100% thinks it's morally acceptable to kill the pet of a rape victim to get her to shut up.

That's for the rest of what you said honestly? I agree and I do condemn them. But that's a whole other bag of worms. I personally was actually molested by a priest myself. From ages 7 to 9. And I personally find every single fucking Catholic on this planet to be a disgusting human being who approves of me being molested. Every last one of them.

SeagullsStopItNowz t1_jefc32z wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:29 PM

You are so narrow-minded, my dude. Sure, that’s all Tom Cruise is. Ugh.

TimeTravelMishap t1_jeff00u wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:47 PM

I didn't say thats all he is. But its part of him. But he hung off the side of the plane so that makes up for his acceptance of rape right?

ShortViewBack2daPast t1_jecs9i7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:47 AM

At least most religions at a large scare are just normal corrupt, but Scientology is brainwash, cult levels of corrupt

SeagullsStopItNowz t1_jefbtf3 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:27 PM

(I hate that you’re making me defend Scientology) Sigh, how many altar boys have been raped by Scientology priests? How many Scientologist extremists have crashed planes into buildings or blown up airports?

ShortViewBack2daPast t1_jegwucc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:52 PM

All folks who would be condemned by the larger community of their religion on a worldwide scale

The problem with Scientology is the evil is baked in, not a side branch or a couple bad eggs, it's rotten to the core

GtrGbln t1_jecw34h wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:17 AM

Fair point.

Pal__Pacino t1_jed5i21 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:36 AM

Watch non-franchise movies. Some pretty good ones out there, if you can believe it.

Thedobby22 OP t1_jeedtnz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Absolutely- I have seen some great films in the last couple of years. But here I’m talking about that one movie that you know is coming that you just can’t wait to see.

BlakRainbow1991 t1_jecw9qg wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:18 AM

Why must things become a franchise now though? Why can't find just stand alone? If you want deeper, longer, more developed stories then films aren't your medium, tv shows are.

TheRealClose t1_jedfwqu wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:21 AM

There’s just something fun about having a favourite franchise that always has another movie coming out for you to look forward to.

BlakRainbow1991 t1_jedh1vm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:35 AM

Marvel pushed me away from that. There's just too much and the quality is eh.

Ok_Magazine_1569 t1_jedemga wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:07 AM

Deeper and more developed is not exclusive to TV. Movies could be far better than they are today.

SuperNntendoChlmers t1_jecncnr wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:09 AM

I mean for me it's the John Wick franchise and I have chapter 4 to look forward to seeing.

There's the fifth indiana jones movie coming out also which im eager to see.

Otherwise, as far as standalone Marvel movies, Guardians of the galaxy I have high expectations, always been my favorite of the marvel movies.

SeagullsStopItNowz t1_jecr1ns wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:37 AM

The Mission Impossible franchise is still delivering epic action with no signs of wearing thin.

Thedarklordphantom t1_jeehkxl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Isn’t dead reckoning part one and two the end though?

[deleted] t1_jed2wia wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:13 AM

The New Batman Franchise ?? Matt Reeves trilogy

Thedobby22 OP t1_jeedzuv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:30 PM

I liked “The Batman,” so that’s a good point!

[deleted] t1_jeeed2a wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:33 PM

Well haha thanks

outroindigo t1_jed7w45 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:58 AM

yeah i understand how you feel. there was ALWAYS something to look forward to years ago; something to talk about, theorize, and get excited for but now it feels like there’s not much to look forward to. that being said, the only films that i’m genuinely looking forward to is gotg 3, the batman trilogy, and barbie (2023). some of our franchises will sadly never feel the same and i wish i could watch all of them for the first time again, but hopefully we can find more films that bring back all of those emotions.

urgasmic t1_jecnt9v wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:13 AM

I mean john wick and dungeons and dragons are pretty well received. Spiderverse sequel this year and next, guardians of the galaxy 3 will be great i bet, transformers comeback? Indiana jones, mission impossible two parter

callmemacready t1_jecr9tm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:39 AM

Next Mission Impossible looks great the series gets better and better. Plus Rebecca Ferguson wearing an eye patch is definitely worth getting excited for

PruneObjective401 t1_jeco116 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:14 AM

I feel this way frequently, but then a spinoff/sequel/prequel will randomly get announced that makes me excited all over again.

lol8lo t1_jecpecg wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:25 AM

I don't know how you'll feel about it, but I loved the new Dungeons and Dragons movie, and that will likely become a franchise.

EggheadWill t1_jecu5tv wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:02 AM

not if it doesn't make any money. I don't there is much buzz for this movie so it may be doomed.

NoEmu2398 t1_jecwsn6 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:22 AM

Oh I hope so!! Seeing it Tommorrow! Can't wait!

Thedobby22 OP t1_jeee3wj wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:31 PM

OK - I gotta see it. I thought the previews just made it look like a video game, but this might be a fun thing to see with the kids.

DrRexMorman t1_jecq6n1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:31 AM

> What is the next franchise that will get me counting down the days until the next movie comes out?

It’s not too late for Buckaroo Banzai 2.

cthd33 t1_jecttb7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:59 AM

Buckaroo Banzai 2 - Electric Buckaroo

Thedobby22 OP t1_jegb34c wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:19 PM

That would be freaking awesome

ValentinBang t1_jedw0u4 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Mission Impossible.

LackingInPatience t1_jecogln wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:18 AM

I saw the Mission Impossible trailer before my screening for John Wick 4 and it had me hyped.

Guardians 3 will decide if there is a superhero film fatigue or it's just that every movie post-Endgame have been a bit meh.

Joker 2, The Batman sequel, Indiana Jones 5, Captain America etc.

There are tons of franchise movies to be excited for, it's just about if they live up to expectations.

Selectyour-fighter t1_jecvj28 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:12 AM

I was excited for Joker 2 until it turned into a musical.

poke1646 t1_jecoy4n wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:21 AM

Deadpool 3 in 2024

StreetMysticCosmic t1_jed3cp0 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:17 AM

> What is the next franchise that will get me counting down the days until the next movie comes out?

DC is about to reboot. John Wick and Mission: Impossible are great current action series. The Ghostbusters series is back I guess? Halloween and Jurassic Park's reboot trilogies are done but Scream is back and going strong. Then there's Avatar.

Thedobby22 OP t1_jegbfn7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 8:22 PM

I have hope for the DC reboot. Give me a great Superman movie and I’ll throw my money at it

Ok_Magazine_1569 t1_jedeg5e wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:05 AM

That’s what happens when Hollywood decides to pump out repetitive IP blockbusters instead of developing both real talent and the medium itself. Things become stagnant, tired, and stale.

When money is all it’s about, then the only things we’ll see in the culture are things that make massive amounts of money.

josheyua t1_jedjga7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:04 AM

Maybe we should get DC comics to start something??? Or some book series

djprojexion t1_jee7m88 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Very much looking forward to Furiosa in 2024.

The_Meemeli t1_jeegbiz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Instead of following franchises and getting excited about new films in them, maybe start following your favorite directors, and getting excited about new films from them?

Thedarklordphantom t1_jeehdpc wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:58 PM

Go see scream vi

Masethelah t1_jeek81r wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Personally im excited about Mad Max, Dune and Joker. Its always fun to see what James cameron will do with the Avatar films imo

therikermanouver t1_jefu7pa wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:27 PM

I'm in the same boat. Star wars and Star Trek marvel used to be my go to franchises but I can't stomach anything star wars has done since rogue 1 other than season 1 and 2 of Mando. No interest in andor. Star trek has produced almost exclusively garbage since 2005. Marvel I jumped off at endgame fearing that they'd end up in the same boat. I'll have to start looking into more non franchise stuff but scifi and fantasy are my go favorite genres and too much of it is connected to JJ Abrams and his friends whose filmmaking styles I can't stand. I hate that mystery box story telling style I want Jedi in my star wars. Post return of the Jedi with Luke being space Dumbledore while the next generation goes off on adventures. That shouldn't be too difficult but here we are.

I love John wick and can't wait to see part 4 and I've been getting into mission impossible after avoiding it for decades. It's better than I expected! I'm excited for dune part 2. and Pattinson's batman really impressed me as someone who didn't see it in theaters because I didn't like Pattinson. His performance on that film and the lighthouse really changed my opinion of him. Special shout-out to spider verse for being way better than I expected!

golfmonk t1_jeg4llf wrote on March 31, 2023 at 7:36 PM

I'm not looking forward to any new Star Trek or Star Wars movies. IHMO, most of the streaming shows from both franchises are hit or miss...

Chen_Geller t1_jegne3k wrote on March 31, 2023 at 9:43 PM

Lord of the Rings?

Ninjalikestoast t1_jecpceo wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:24 AM

If I take the whole family to a movie now, it’s going to run me 200$

I’ll just rent it at home for 6$ or whatever.

Thedobby22 OP t1_jeee5ky wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Yep. That’s why I have to be really excited to see it.

KingRemoStar t1_jecq1bz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:30 AM

Hunger games is coming back.

BillyThe_Kid97 t1_jecwkve wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:21 AM

The Flash is reportedly great (assuming you can get past the Ezra bullshit).

Saar13 t1_jed7hq1 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:54 AM

Traditional studios don't have the money anymore. It's obvious that these studios (Disney, Warner, Paramount, Universal and Lionsgate) are going to bet everything on popular franchises, whether in cinema or TV. Originality will drop sharply at these companies and we don't know how long boutique studios like A24 will be able to keep original films at low grosses. Seriously, I hate expanded universes, franchises, and all that bullshit.

If there's one piece of good news that came out this week, it's Apple deciding to invest in theatrical releases. They have infinite money and seem, at least for now, more concerned with building prestige than making money. Apple is going to be an A24 (with 2.5 trillion in market value) and should give some artistic freedom. At least until they already have the prestige they seek so much.

Citizensssnips t1_jecvdgw wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:11 AM

>Since then I've been disappointed in every one of them

All of them? I get dumping on the MCU is all the rage right now but Shang Chi, No Way Home, Wakanda Forever and even Dr Strange 2 were all positively received films. This "everything since endgame sucks" narrative is getting out of hand.

>Even Andor, the best of the lot, seemed to have some strange plotting choices with the heist followed by the prison

This especially just paints you as a contrarian.

Thedobby22 OP t1_jeeedn8 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:33 PM

Good point, and I don’t want to wallow in negativity. I think out of all of those movies you mention, Shang Chi was the best of them.

TheRealClose t1_jedg2mh wrote on March 31, 2023 at 5:23 AM

6/10 is still positive but if you were expecting an 8+/10 then it’s still disappointing too.