Why It Feels Like Every Movie Is Just Another Sequel

prevalent: 널리 퍼진
It’s been a trend playing out in Hollywood for decades, but it’s even more prevalent right now.

constitute (something): ~ 을 구성하다
But there is some debate as to what exactly constitutes a franchise.

intellectual property: 지적 재산
All of these things are easier and sometimes only possible with known IP, meaning intellectual property.

tally: 합계를 내다
The 2025 Pixar movie cost an estimated $150 million to make, and tallied just $154 million globally during its run in theaters.

highest grossing: 흥행 수익이 가장 높은
Since 2017, there have been five different years where no original film cracked the top ten highest grossing movies of the year.

merchandise: 상품
Think theme parks, cruises, merchandise.