How Important Are Film Franchises For Producers And Audiences?

How Important Are Film Franchises For Producers And Audiences?

Film Franchises are becoming increasingly popular as they provide the film studios with more money because between intervals with the first and second movie it will make the audience eager and excited for the upcoming sequel. 

Franchises give a more in-depth story than just an ordinary film, they will deliver more twists and turns, and they can develop the characters throughout. They are important to Audiences because after watching the first film, they will have their expectations met after watching the second. Franchises also give a sense of familiarity as they use the same characters throughout, which also allows them to fully identify with them. 

James Bond is a highly successful film franchise as it lets the audience escape from every day life and transports them into a world of action, explosions, fast cars, deadly gadgets and of course James Bond himself. The film franchise has earned $14,626,911,942 and is going to earn more from upcoming movies. There is also a lot of James Bond collectables and toys that is available - such as 007 cars, 007 fragrance, jewellery and even prop replicas. For producers this gives them a sense of security. 

Film Franchises also help the films live on which is important to both the producers and audiences. Franchises will bring a social aspect to the audience because the movies will bring people together with the same interests which allow them to talk to other people about what they think about the films and other topics. This will also bring more publicity to the film because more people will be talking about it; causing them to be curious and then finally leading them to watching the films; producing more income to the film studios.