15 Movie Franchises Where The First Film Isn't The Best In The Series

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Movie trilogies used to rely on a strong first entry before progressing the series, but with the rise of franchises based on popular IPs, more and more first movies end up being less impressive than the sequels. Franchises rely on creating a series of movies that audiences will enjoy. However, there are plenty of franchises that only found their footing after the first film was released.
Ben Gibbons

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