Film Series Transferred Studios and Observably Improved Quality
Revitalized Franchises: The Power of Studio Changes
In the ever-evolving world of cinema, some film franchises have experienced a remarkable resurgence after changing studios. Here, we explore a few notable examples from the recent past.
Firstly, the Godzilla franchise underwent a successful reboot in 2014, launching the "MonsterVerse" that expanded to include Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and the highly anticipated Godzilla vs. Kong. This revitalization was made possible by Legendary Pictures, who brought fresh creative vision and resources to the iconic monster series.
Another franchise that found new life after a studio change was the Mad Max series. In 2015, creator George Miller finally brought his post-apocalyptic vision back to screens with Fury Road, under Warner Bros. The film maintained the spirit of the original trilogy while elevating the storytelling and visual style to new heights, earning critical acclaim and cementing its place as a modern classic.
The Dune franchise also experienced a renaissance when Legendary Pictures acquired the rights and partnered with Warner Bros. for distribution. Released in 2021 during the pandemic, Dune still managed to earn over $400 million domestically and win six Academy Awards. Denis Villeneuve's approach to the film, which involved splitting the first book into two films and treating the source material with reverence, resulted in a critical and commercial triumph.
While not directly mentioned in our initial search results, other examples of franchises that improved after changing studios include the Spider-Man franchise, which faced criticism for inconsistent tone and reception under Sony Pictures. However, after collaboration and partial rights sharing with Marvel Studios, starting with Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), the films greatly improved in critical and audience reception.
Similarly, the James Bond series, though always under EON Productions, saw revitalization when MGM partnered with Sony Pictures for recent entries like Skyfall (2012), producing highly acclaimed films.
Lastly, the Lego Movie franchise saw creative reinvigoration with the release of The Lego Movie in 2014. Involving different production and distribution teams, the film resulted in critical and commercial success.
These examples demonstrate that studio changes can often lead to creative reinvigoration and higher-quality films, breathing new life into beloved franchises.
- In the realm of science and technology, the evolution of movies-and-tv production has seen noteworthy advancements with studio changes, as demonstrated by the revitalization of The Lego Movie franchise.
- The crime genre, much like history, has witnessed inspiring renewals following studio shifts, with the James Bond series being a notable example, especially with Skyfall under the partnership between MGM and Sony Pictures.
- In the top 10 list of improvements due to studio changes, we cannot overlook the entertaining world of movies-and-tv, where the Spider-Man franchise, under the collaboration with Marvel Studios, has seen considerable improvements in critical and audience reception since 2017.
- The realm of entertainment in general, including science fiction, has experienced a renaissance with studio changes, as seen in the critically-acclaimed Godzilla vs. Kong, a product of Legendary Pictures' fresh vision and resources.
