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Prequel or Reboot: Which Drives More Interest in Franchises?

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Chris Morris Music Reporter Two of the most anticipated streaming titles this year — “House of the Dragon” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” — have a familiar ring to them.

Both explore untold stories from beloved franchises and are part of a growing trend of reboots and prequels being made to satisfy audiences’ craving for familiarity.

Still highly invested in cinematic universes years after the original stories were released, fans want more — and studios are happy to oblige.

It’s not just the new properties that benefit, however. Prequels and reboots drive viewers to original titles in a franchise, bringing in longtime loyalists who are happy for a stroll down memory lane, as well as newcomers eager to learn what the fuss is all about.

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