The true mark of a successful film is its ability to transcend audiences and the generations that follow. The same can be said for successful film franchises; however, franchises must also thrive on ...

Franchises have been the backbone of Hollywood for decades. The highest-grossing franchise in movie history is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has made more than $31 billion at the box office since ...

Ryan Heffernan is a Senior Writer at Collider. Storytelling has been one of his interests since an early age, with his appreciation for film and television becoming a particular interest of his during ...