Some movies don't stand alone, but grow into entire universes that keep millions of fans captivated for decades. These franchises have proven they can win over new viewers generation after generation, with endless sequels, spin-offs and expansions. These are the most successful and influential movie franchises ever made.
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Star Wars
George Lucas' space epic changed the film industry forever in 1977 and grew into one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world. With nine main films, series and countless spin-offs, the universe of Jedi and Sith keeps attracting new generations of fans.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
What started with Iron Man in 2008 grew into the largest connected film universe ever, with dozens of films that together tell one continuous story. The MCU broke box office records worldwide and changed forever how superhero movies are made.
Nothing beats the first one tbh.
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Harry Potter
Based on J.K. Rowling's worldwide bestsellers, this series of eight films brought the magical world of Hogwarts to life. The franchise turned its young leads into global stars and built one of the most detailed film universes ever.
Rowling's worldwide bestsellers, this series of eight films brought the magical world of Hogwarts to life.
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The Lord of the Rings
Peter Jackson's adaptation of Tolkien's classic fantasy books is seen as one of the most ambitious film projects ever. The trilogy won 17 Oscars in total and set the standard for epic fantasy filmmaking.
Still remember seeing this for the first time, blew me away!
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James Bond
Since 1962, agent 007 has been the longest-running action film franchise in the world, with six different actors in the lead role. The combination of gadgets, exotic locations and dangerous villains made Bond an indestructible cultural icon.
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Star Trek
What started as a TV series in the 1960s grew into one of the most influential science fiction franchises ever, with dozens of films and series. Star Trek is known for its optimistic vision of humanity's future.
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Fast & Furious
Starting as a simple movie about street racing, this franchise grew into a bombastic action series full of espionage, family and increasingly absurd stunts. The combination of diversity, action and the theme of “family” made it hugely popular worldwide.
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Mission: Impossible
Tom Cruise has played agent Ethan Hunt for more than 25 years and is known for performing his own life-threatening stunts without stunt doubles. The franchise is known for its ever more spectacular action scenes and complex spy plots.
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Jurassic Park
Steven Spielberg's vision of a theme park full of living dinosaurs changed the visual effects industry forever in 1993. The franchise keeps fascinating generations of viewers with its mix of wonder and pure survival horror.
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The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola's mafia epic is considered by many to be one of the best film trilogies ever made. The story of the Corleone family set the standard for the crime genre and produced countless immortal quotes.
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With nine main films, series and countless spin-offs, the universe of Jedi and Sith keeps attracting new generations of fans.