Are Horror Franchises About To Make the Same Mistake That Hurt the MCU and ‘Star Wars’?
This approach echoes Disney’s strategy with Marvel and *Star Wars*, where they heavily invested in television series. At first, it worked well, with shows like *WandaVision* and *The Mandalorian* receiving praise from critics and audiences, and even earning Emmy nominations. However, some believe that making so many Marvel and *Star Wars* TV shows has lessened the impact of their movies, which may explain why films like *The Marvels*, *Captain America: Brave New World*, and *Thunderbolts* didn’t perform as well in theaters, especially since they were connected to streaming series. Now, the question is: will expanding these famous horror franchises to television, even if the shows aren’t hits, hurt their reputation as big-screen experiences? Or is horror uniquely capable of staying strong across different formats?