Big IP Franchises Should Pivot to Video Games Over Blockbuster Movies

The summer of 2026 has proven disastrous for big-budget franchise films, with The Mandalorian and Grogu underperforming and Supergirl and Masters of the Universe outright flopping at the box office. Meanwhile, original films like Backrooms and The Devil Wears Prada 2 found both critical and audience success, prompting the argument that major IP franchises should redirect their focus toward video games rather than cinema.

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