[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-categories":3,"article-people-crave-original-stories-but-franchises-still-rule-the-box-office":70},{"data":4},[5,37,57,64],{"name":6,"slug":7,"categories":8},"Productivity","productivity",[9,13,17,21,25,29,33],{"id":10,"title":11,"slug":12},17,"Branding","branding",{"id":14,"title":15,"slug":16},19,"Marketing","marketing",{"id":18,"title":19,"slug":20},20,"Work","work",{"id":22,"title":23,"slug":24},34,"Community","community",{"id":26,"title":27,"slug":28},21,"For newbies","for-newbies",{"id":30,"title":31,"slug":32},24,"Investment","investment",{"id":34,"title":35,"slug":36},22,"Finance","finance",{"name":38,"slug":39,"categories":40},"Tech","tech",[41,45,49,53],{"id":42,"title":43,"slug":44},28,"Technology","technology",{"id":46,"title":47,"slug":48},32,"Artificial Intelligence","artificial-intelligence",{"id":50,"title":51,"slug":52},26,"Security and protection","security-and-protection",{"id":54,"title":55,"slug":56},31,"YouTube Blog","youtube-blog",{"name":58,"slug":59,"categories":60},"News","news",[61],{"id":62,"title":58,"slug":63},18,"quasanews",{"name":65,"slug":66,"categories":67},"Business","business",[68],{"id":69,"title":65,"slug":66},16,{"post":71,"published_news":96,"popular_news":161,"categories":232},{"title":72,"description":73,"meta_title":72,"meta_description":74,"meta_keywords":75,"text":76,"slug":77,"created_at":78,"publish_at":79,"formatted_created_at":80,"category_id":22,"links":81,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":88,"likes":89,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"category":91},"People Crave Original Stories, But Franchises Still Rule the Box Office","At first glance, it might seem like the entertainment industry is drowning in remakes, sequels, and spin-offs, leaving little room for fresh creativity. Yet, the numbers tell a different story. From 2020 to 2024, only about 12% of new films and TV shows were based on existing intellectual property (IP), indicating a gradual decline in the dominance of franchise-driven content. Despite this shift and a growing appetite for original projects, the majority of audience demand continues to lean heavily toward familiar narratives.","At first glance, it might seem like the entertainment industry is drowning in remakes, sequels, and spin-offs, leaving little room for fresh creativity.","This visibility creates a skewed perception that fresh narratives are scarce, even as smaller, original projects struggle to break through the noise and capture widespread attention.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>At first glance, it might seem like the entertainment industry is drowning in remakes, sequels, and spin-offs, leaving little room for fresh creativity. Yet, the numbers tell a different story.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>From 2020 to 2024, only about 12% of new films and TV shows were based on existing intellectual property (IP), indicating a gradual decline in the dominance of franchise-driven content. Despite this shift and a growing appetite for original projects, the majority of audience demand continues to lean heavily toward familiar narratives.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"image-align-center\">\u003Cpicture>\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/photo_2025-06-17_09-07-21.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"People Crave Original Stories, But Franchises Still Rule the Box Office\" height=\"460\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/photo_2025-06-17_09-07-21.jpg\" width=\"350\" />\u003C/picture>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>The Decline of IP Dominance — But Not Quite\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\n\n\u003Cp>While the proportion of IP-based releases has dipped, the cultural impact of franchises remains undeniable. This suggests that while studios are experimenting with original ideas, the tried-and-true appeal of recognizable brands still holds strong. The decline from higher IP reliance in previous years reflects an industry effort to diversify, yet it’s clear that audiences aren’t ready to let go of their beloved universes — whether it’s Marvel, Star Wars, or \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/lego-unveils-spellbinding-harry-potter-sets-for-june-2025-millennials-brace-yourselves\">Harry Potter\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Why the Perception of Stagnation?\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\n\n\u003Cp>So, why do we often feel that \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/hollywood-s-underbelly-on-screen-2025-s-breakout-tv-trend\">Hollywood\u003C/a> has run out of original ideas? A closer look at the data reveals a key insight: of the 100 most in-demand films each year, over 70% are built on existing IP. These high-profile titles — think blockbuster sequels or reboots — tend to dominate headlines, marketing budgets, and box office charts, making them more visible than original stories.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp class=\"image-align-center\">\u003Cpicture>\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/photo_2025-06-17_09-07-19.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"People Crave Original Stories, But Franchises Still Rule the Box Office\" height=\"462\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/photo_2025-06-17_09-07-19.jpg\" width=\"350\" />\u003C/picture>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>This visibility creates a skewed perception that fresh narratives are scarce, even as smaller, original projects struggle to break through the noise and capture widespread attention.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>The Power of Familiarity\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\n\n\u003Cp>The enduring popularity of franchises isn’t hard to explain. Familiar stories offer comfort, predictability, and a built-in fanbase, reducing the risk for studios and providing audiences with a sense of connection. While original content is gaining traction—think of breakout hits like Everything Everywhere All at Once—it often requires significant marketing or critical acclaim to compete with the juggernaut of established IPs. Industry trends show a push toward innovation, but the demand for recognizable sagas remains a driving force shaping what we watch.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Chr />\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-right\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/photo_2025-06-17_09-07-17.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"People Crave Original Stories, But Franchises Still Rule the Box Office\" class=\"image-align-right\" height=\"460\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/01/photo_2025-06-17_09-07-17.jpg\" width=\"350\" />\u003C/picture>Also read:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/amazon-doubles-ad-load-on-prime-video-breaking-trust-with-users\">Amazon Doubles Ad Load on Prime Video, Breaking Trust with Users\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/zuckerberg-assembles-team-to-build-superintelligence\">Zuckerberg Assembles Team to Build Superintelligence\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/facebook-isn-t-just-for-grandpas-the-social-network-still-rules-despite-tiktok-s-rise\">Facebook Isn’t Just for Grandpas: The Social Network Still Rules, Despite TikTok’s Rise\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Balancing Act for the Future\u003C/strong>\u003C/h4>\n\n\u003Cp>As of June 29, 2025, the entertainment landscape is at a crossroads. The decline in IP reliance hints at a potential renaissance of original storytelling, yet the overwhelming success of franchise films suggests that audiences still find solace in the known.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The challenge for creators lies in striking a balance — delivering fresh narratives while leveraging the magnetic pull of established worlds.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Until original stories can consistently match the visibility and appeal of franchises, the industry will likely continue to cater to both the craving for novelty and the love for the familiar.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>In the end, while we cheer for bold new tales, the data confirms what our viewing habits already suggest: franchises aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving, and they’re here to stay.\u003C/p>","people-crave-original-stories-but-franchises-still-rule-the-box-office","2025-06-17T07:15:20.000000Z","2025-06-29T05:08:00.000000Z","29.06.2025",{"image":82,"image_webp":83,"thumb":84,"thumb_webp":85},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/tnDxGwjCvGoYok6tTDpsXEBpwVVX2Qu0JGT8cgsD.png","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/tnDxGwjCvGoYok6tTDpsXEBpwVVX2Qu0JGT8cgsD.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/tnDxGwjCvGoYok6tTDpsXEBpwVVX2Qu0JGT8cgsD.png","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/tnDxGwjCvGoYok6tTDpsXEBpwVVX2Qu0JGT8cgsD.webp","small",null,1541,0,"en",{"id":22,"title":23,"slug":24,"meta_title":92,"meta_description":93,"meta_keywords":92,"deleted_at":87,"created_at":94,"updated_at":95,"lang":90},"All the community news from around the world","From heart warming stories to everyday heroes and shocking events, we've got the latest real life stories to keep you entertained","2025-01-10T08:48:23.000000Z","2025-01-10T09:34:07.000000Z",[97,111,124,137,149],{"title":98,"description":99,"slug":100,"created_at":101,"publish_at":102,"formatted_created_at":103,"category":104,"links":105,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":18,"likes":89,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"Twitter Dev Builds “Stukach-Claw” — An AI Snitch Bot That’s Already Reported 4,250 People to the IRS for Tax Jokes","A crypto trader and developer known as @camolNFT has gone viral after revealing he built an autonomous AI agent called OpenClaw (affectionately dubbed Stukach-Claw by Russian-speaking users) that actively hunts for “jokes” about tax evasion on social media and automatically files whistleblower reports with the IRS.","twitter-dev-builds-stukach-claw-an-ai-snitch-bot-that-s-already-reported-4-250-people-to-the-irs-for-tax-jokes","2026-04-17T12:09:57.000000Z","2026-04-20T06:06:00.000000Z","20.04.2026",{"title":19,"slug":20},{"image":106,"image_webp":107,"thumb":108,"thumb_webp":109},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/Bknfo3h65dH5eqJ5coCdgVsAxMYJsDIOPyZplmaX.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/Bknfo3h65dH5eqJ5coCdgVsAxMYJsDIOPyZplmaX.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/Bknfo3h65dH5eqJ5coCdgVsAxMYJsDIOPyZplmaX.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/Bknfo3h65dH5eqJ5coCdgVsAxMYJsDIOPyZplmaX.webp",false,{"title":112,"description":113,"slug":114,"created_at":115,"publish_at":116,"formatted_created_at":103,"category":117,"links":118,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":123,"likes":89,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"Baidu Drops ERNIE-Image: A Compact 8B Open-Source Text-to-Image Model That Tops the Charts","Baidu has just released ERNIE-Image — a new open-weight text-to-image generator that is already turning heads in the AI community.","baidu-drops-ernie-image-a-compact-8b-open-source-text-to-image-model-that-tops-the-charts","2026-04-17T11:57:35.000000Z","2026-04-20T03:44:00.000000Z",{"title":47,"slug":48},{"image":119,"image_webp":120,"thumb":121,"thumb_webp":122},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/1QiOJcmqi34aQvnRfCwi97GmGUD4JPEukbjf4csU.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/1QiOJcmqi34aQvnRfCwi97GmGUD4JPEukbjf4csU.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/1QiOJcmqi34aQvnRfCwi97GmGUD4JPEukbjf4csU.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/1QiOJcmqi34aQvnRfCwi97GmGUD4JPEukbjf4csU.webp",33,{"title":125,"description":126,"slug":127,"created_at":128,"publish_at":128,"formatted_created_at":129,"category":130,"links":131,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":136,"likes":89,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"Cloudflare Just Made Email a First-Class Citizen for AI Agents — And Traditional Email Services Are Feeling It","On April 17, 2026, Cloudflare quietly turned a long-standing dream into reality: it moved Email Service into public beta and added full Email Sending alongside the years-old Email Routing.","cloudflare-just-made-email-a-first-class-citizen-for-ai-agents-and-traditional-email-services-are-feeling-it","2026-04-19T18:41:05.000000Z","19.04.2026",{"title":43,"slug":44},{"image":132,"image_webp":133,"thumb":134,"thumb_webp":135},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/BL8rqDdPh380Xfk5TP00aXBFWdOVXI5BUQ1TuSaC.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/BL8rqDdPh380Xfk5TP00aXBFWdOVXI5BUQ1TuSaC.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/BL8rqDdPh380Xfk5TP00aXBFWdOVXI5BUQ1TuSaC.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/BL8rqDdPh380Xfk5TP00aXBFWdOVXI5BUQ1TuSaC.webp",82,{"title":138,"description":139,"slug":140,"created_at":141,"publish_at":141,"formatted_created_at":129,"category":142,"links":143,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":148,"likes":89,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"Mozilla Nails It: Thunderbolt Brings “ChatGPT at Home” to the Enterprise — Without Vendor Lock-In","While OpenAI and Anthropic race to sell their proprietary AI platforms to big corporations, Mozilla’s subsidiary MZLA Technologies has taken a very different route.","mozilla-nails-it-thunderbolt-brings-chatgpt-at-home-to-the-enterprise-without-vendor-lock-in","2026-04-19T15:37:27.000000Z",{"title":58,"slug":63},{"image":144,"image_webp":145,"thumb":146,"thumb_webp":147},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/qaAODXSpJy6qpJc0eO9DQ2Y6ccJR1tlL5i3mN0kV.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/qaAODXSpJy6qpJc0eO9DQ2Y6ccJR1tlL5i3mN0kV.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/qaAODXSpJy6qpJc0eO9DQ2Y6ccJR1tlL5i3mN0kV.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/qaAODXSpJy6qpJc0eO9DQ2Y6ccJR1tlL5i3mN0kV.webp",98,{"title":150,"description":151,"slug":152,"created_at":153,"publish_at":153,"formatted_created_at":129,"category":154,"links":155,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":160,"likes":89,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"X Is Finally Cracking Down on Unlabeled Ads — And It’s Personal","For years, X (formerly Twitter) has been a playground for undisclosed promotions, coordinated spam networks, and “native” advertising that masquerades as organic content.","x-is-finally-cracking-down-on-unlabeled-ads-and-it-s-personal","2026-04-19T15:07:48.000000Z",{"title":65,"slug":66},{"image":156,"image_webp":157,"thumb":158,"thumb_webp":159},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/CQJ1gdssFGyJpfhfmRU2X4WT5fk5Boc8APXsjWX6.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/CQJ1gdssFGyJpfhfmRU2X4WT5fk5Boc8APXsjWX6.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/CQJ1gdssFGyJpfhfmRU2X4WT5fk5Boc8APXsjWX6.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/CQJ1gdssFGyJpfhfmRU2X4WT5fk5Boc8APXsjWX6.webp",99,[162,175,191,203,218],{"title":163,"description":164,"slug":165,"created_at":166,"publish_at":167,"formatted_created_at":168,"category":169,"links":170,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":173,"likes":174,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"The Anatomy of an Entrepreneur","Entrepreneur is a French word that means an enterpriser. Enterprisers are people who undertake a business or enterprise with the chance of earning profits or suffering from loss.","the-anatomy-of-an-entrepreneur","2021-08-04T15:18:21.000000Z","2025-12-14T06:09:00.000000Z","14.12.2025",{"title":65,"slug":66},{"image":171,"image_webp":87,"thumb":172,"thumb_webp":172},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/mVsXPTMuHZuI7UXCsENgL1Qwp1uSOf7Rz3uVPMfm.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/mVsXPTMuHZuI7UXCsENgL1Qwp1uSOf7Rz3uVPMfm.webp",70896,2,{"title":176,"description":177,"slug":178,"created_at":179,"publish_at":180,"formatted_created_at":181,"category":182,"links":183,"view_type":188,"video_url":87,"views":189,"likes":190,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"Advertising on QUASA","QUASA MEDIA is read by more than 400 thousand people a month. We offer to place your article, add a link or order the writing of an article for publication.","advertising-on-quasa","2022-07-06T07:33:02.000000Z","2025-12-15T17:33:02.000000Z","15.12.2025",{"title":58,"slug":63},{"image":184,"image_webp":185,"thumb":186,"thumb_webp":187},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/45SvmdsTQbiyc3nxgbyHY1mpVbisYyub2BCHjqBL.webp","large",70661,4,{"title":192,"description":193,"slug":194,"created_at":195,"publish_at":196,"formatted_created_at":197,"category":198,"links":199,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":202,"likes":190,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"What is a Startup?","A startup is not a new company, not a tech company, nor a new tech company. You can be a new tech company, if your goal is not to grow high and fast; then, you are not a startup. ","what-is-a-startup","2021-08-04T12:05:17.000000Z","2025-12-17T13:02:00.000000Z","17.12.2025",{"title":65,"slug":66},{"image":200,"image_webp":87,"thumb":201,"thumb_webp":201},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/EOsQhSW3VXyG7a6NPdE1oZd00xfJXe3bjY5aJGb7.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/EOsQhSW3VXyG7a6NPdE1oZd00xfJXe3bjY5aJGb7.webp",68291,{"title":204,"description":205,"slug":206,"created_at":207,"publish_at":208,"formatted_created_at":209,"category":210,"links":211,"view_type":86,"video_url":87,"views":216,"likes":174,"lang":90,"comments_count":217,"is_pinned":110},"Top 5 Tips to Make More Money as a Content Creator","Content creators are one of the most desired job titles right now. Who wouldn’t want to earn a living online?","top-5-tips-to-make-more-money-as-a-content-creator","2022-01-17T17:31:51.000000Z","2026-01-17T11:30:00.000000Z","17.01.2026",{"title":19,"slug":20},{"image":212,"image_webp":213,"thumb":214,"thumb_webp":215},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/gP8kiumBPpJmQv6SMieXiX1tDetx43VwFfO1P4Ca.webp",42261,1,{"title":219,"description":220,"slug":221,"created_at":222,"publish_at":223,"formatted_created_at":224,"category":225,"links":226,"view_type":188,"video_url":87,"views":231,"likes":174,"lang":90,"comments_count":89,"is_pinned":110},"8 Logo Design Tips for Small Businesses","Your logo tells the story of your business and the values you stand for.","8-logo-design-tips-for-small-businesses","2021-12-04T21:59:52.000000Z","2025-05-05T03:30:00.000000Z","05.05.2025",{"title":15,"slug":16},{"image":227,"image_webp":228,"thumb":229,"thumb_webp":230},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/Wbx2NtS1CnTupgoQbpFMGspJ5jm4uob2hDOq33r0.webp",41355,[233,234,235,236,237,238,239,240,241,242,243,244,245],{"title":23,"slug":24},{"title":47,"slug":48},{"title":55,"slug":56},{"title":43,"slug":44},{"title":51,"slug":52},{"title":31,"slug":32},{"title":35,"slug":36},{"title":27,"slug":28},{"title":19,"slug":20},{"title":15,"slug":16},{"title":58,"slug":63},{"title":11,"slug":12},{"title":65,"slug":66}]