20 Films That Almost Destroyed Major Movie Franchises

Hollywood often gambles every time they release a new entry to their franchises, as one wrong move could put the studio in the red.

However, these risks are not new, as studios have shot themselves in the foot time and time again, as evident by the underwhelming and underperforming films below.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/kenwhanley/films-that-almost-destroyed-major-franchises