"Inside Out 2" is the highest-grossing film of 2024, with $1.7 billion in worldwide ticket sales, highlighting the exceptional financial success of sequels this year.
Hollywood's revival of classics like "Beetlejuice" and "Twister" demonstrates a trend towards nostalgic sequels aimed at both original fans and new audiences.
While many sequels earned mid-tier critical responses, such as scores around 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, "Dune: Part Two" has been praised as potentially one of the greatest sequels ever.
Business Insider pointed out that familiar intellectual properties (IP) provide comfort to viewers and are safer bets for risk-averse executives in today's market.
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