As much as we all long for novel ideas and brand-new IPs, there can be something very satisfying—and even comforting—about revisiting a beloved franchise. However, it’s not always easy for studios to keep these franchises feeling fresh. Often, recognizing the potential to make a quick buck, studios have focused on quantity over quality and have rushed sequels, spin-offs, and reboots to market without paying any mind to script quality. Other times, a franchise can seemingly bow out graciously, lying dormant until the perfect script comes along, sometimes decades later, to resurrect the IP.