A knock-on effect from the rise of streaming services is that established IP is no longer limited to either TV or film: Nowadays, the biggest franchises move between mediums. When Disney+ launched, for instance, small-screen extensions of Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe soon followed. (One could argue that too many series have diluted the brands, but hey, as long as Andor exists, I’m not complaining.) Meanwhile, Warner Bros. is hoping that one of the defining shows of the 21st century, Game of Thrones, will appeal to moviegoers with a feature film set in the world of Westeros. I could go on: The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and even the John Krasinski iteration of Jack Ryan have shown that studios will find new ways to keep franchises humming along.
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