The Dark Universe, intended to revive classic Universal Monsters, quickly collapsed after the disappointing performance of The Mummy; showcasing the challenges of creating shared cinematic universes.
Despite the ambitious launch and lineup aimed at creating an Avengers-like collective of Universal Monsters, the approach revealed that crafting interconnected franchises is complex and requires more than just branding.
The attempts to build a franchise around the Dark Universe reflected broader struggles in Hollywood to produce successful interconnected films, especially in an era dominated by the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
After a failed start, Universal is looking to revive the Dark Universe concept, but it's clear the new iteration will have to distinguish itself from past failures.
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