Franchise

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Movie premiere scene with a red carpet, showcasing book covers morphing into film posters on a large screen, symbolizing successful book-to-screen adaptations.

Books

Highest-Grossing Book-to-Screen Adaptations

The Hunger Games franchise saw its first film gross over $694.

Amelia Frost·August 23, 2026

A desolate Hollywood landscape under a dark sky, with the iconic sign casting a long shadow, symbolizing the decline of original storytelling due to franchise dominance.

Film & TV

Hollywood's Original Storytelling Dries Up Amid IP Dominance

Of the top 66 movies earning at least $100 million domestically in the last three years, 47 (71 percent) belonged to an established franchise, according to Observer and Parrot Analytics .

Julian Mercer·April 26, 2026