Cinema, first art, then business. Or was it the other way around? In any case, it is a fact that when one of their products is successful, whenever possible, a blockbuster film will almost always have a sequel, prequel, spin off, "reboot" or all of the above. It is the world of the sagas in the cinema.
Some franchises, as they are also called, they are really impressive, others were just always mediocre. There is something for all tastes and all genders.
Next, we see a list of the best known sagas
Torrent
We started in Spain with a character who has become part of the culture contemporary of the country. Written, directed and starring Santiago Segura, it appealed to a cutting and coarse humor to penetrate the audience. The first film, released in 1998, raised almost 11 million Euros (its production demanded 1,7 million). In total, there are five films by this peculiar policeman, the last one released in 2014
The Godfather
This is probably the best saga ever. Many are debated andbetween himto the first and second installments to place it at the top of the list of the Best Movies of all time. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, three films in total were shot based on the characters of Mario Puzo. No one doubts that "The Godfather 3" is the worst of all.
Fast and Furious
When the first chapter of this saga full of cars and testosterone was released in 2001, no one imagined that it would turn out to be so imperishable. More than five billion dollars in collection after eight deliveries. According to Vin Diesel, its main protagonist and now producer, the saga will close with 10 movies. The missing films will be released in 2019 and 2021 (The latter will be called The Final Chapter). And when it's not over yet, there is already a spin off announced para 2023...
The Wars
The highest grossing of all. According to Forbes estimates, since "A New Hope" was released in 1977, the franchise has generated more than $ 20.000 billion between theatrical collection and the entire line of derivative products. Disney owned since 2012, who have promised to release one new adventure per year for the next decade.
James Bond
Another inexhaustible and highly profitable character. After the movie number 24 and more than 6.000 million dollars in collection, the mythical 007 is "temporarily in retirement", while its producers try to convince Daniel Craig not to give up the character for good.
The ice age
The first installment of this franchise was released in 2002, becoming a sensational public and critical success. However, the highest point would be reached with the third installment "The Origin of the Dinosaurs”(2009), with which they would give away a solidly constructed story and one of the best 3D animation in memory. After that, Hollywood, true to form, could not avoid the temptation to get more money out of it, and the last two installments have been truly atrocious.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Another of the most successful sagas, the last one released these days. Although originally intended as a trilogyAfter many millions raised, they couldn't close. Pirates and their adventures continue to dazzle everyone, young and old.
The Hunger Games
The turn-of-the-century boom of youth literature it also had an impact on the cinema. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins is one of the best, and the four film adaptations did not clash, leaving fans, critics, but above all, its producers happy, after successes of overwhelming proportions.
Twilight
But if the books and movies based on Collins' work are among the best, the same cannot be said for this one. vampire saga created by Stephenie Meyer. Some believe that this is one of the few cases in which the books were worse than the movies.
Batman
In this case, the movie sagas around The Dark Knight, It can be divided into two: the Burton / Shumacher saga and the Christopher Nolan trilogy. Generally speaking, the public is divided when it comes to defining preferences, between what has been done by Tim Burton and Chris Nolan.
Harry Potter
What can be said about most famous magician of all time? (Yes, he is no longer Merlin). The eight films of the character have the virtue of having "converted" into fans many who did not read the books. And now that a trilogy based on "Fantastic Animals and Where to Find Them" opens, the "pottermania" seems like it will never end.
The Lord of the Rings
Directed by Peter Jackson and based on the iconic books by JRR Tolkien, for many, these films have a place among the best of all time. Among the many of its virtues, it is necessary to highlight the use of digital animation technologies which Jackson used to recreate the fantastic scenarios described by Tolkien in his stories.
The Avengers-Marvel
Another franchise among the Disney-owned franchises that has sold impressively. All the characters that make up this choral army have worked with audiences, and in most cases, critics as well, either together or separately. The most conservative comic book fans of this universe fear that so many crossovers could end in saturation.
Indiana Jones
The character created by George Lucas and that his friends Steven Spielberg and Harrinson Ford were in charge of making him one of the most iconic not only in cinema, but also in contemporary culture. The original trilogy was succeeded by a fourth installment of dubious quality released in 2008. Since Disney acquired the rights to the character in the same Star Wars combo, the idea of a fifth installment it is in the environment. Already Spielberg and Ford said they were willing.
Other sagas
Finally, we will highlight some other outstanding sagas that have marked the history of cinema: Jurassic Park, Rocky, Rambo, Back to the Future, Jason Bourne, Toy Story, Las Tortugas Ninja, Superman, Friday 13, Hawollen, The spell, Crazy Police Academy, Matrix, Mission Impossible, Trip to the stars...
Which is your favorite?
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