From BlackPanther to AvatarTheWayOfWater, 2022 was packed with franchise sequels.
While 2022 was a year packed with franchises, the effects of universe building began to tire audiences instead of thrilling them. The Marvel Cinematic Universe began to erode its audience with its complex multiverse storyline, and DC got a straight up revamp amidst the new leadership under David Zazlav and the underperformance of Black Adam. Audiences may have been less keen on supporting the independent box office, but this year had many success stories for sequels.
8. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Black Panther: Wakanda Forever had an impossible task; not only did it have to live up to a cultural phenomenon that affected even non-Marvel fans, but it also had to wrestle with the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman. The film perfectly handles the passing of T’Challa that allows the heroes of Wakanda to grieve, and the respectful end to his character arc is handled delicately.
5. Scream The possibility of a new Scream movie without Wes Craven seemed like a doomed prospect, but the fifth film serves as an appropriate thematic bridge to the future of the series. Although it tackles the idea of “legacy sequels” and “soft reboots,” the reason Scream works as well as it does are the new characters. Jenna Ortega gives an incredible performance that honors Neve Campbell’s legacy, and the reveal of the killer finds a fascinating way to explore the influence of the first film.
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