Franchises

Movies that have a sequel and/or are related to franchises.

### Avatar

Avatar is an American media franchise created by James Cameron, which consists of a planned series of epic science fiction films produced by Lightstorm Entertainment and distributed by 20th Century Studios, as well as associated merchandise, video games and theme park attractions. Avatar is set in the mid-22nd century on Pandora, a lush habitable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system. The film's central conflict is between the indigenous Na'vi led by Jake Sully and Neytiri, and the humans who have arrived on Pandora to colonize and pillage it for its natural resources. The title of the series refers to the genetically engineered Na'vi body operated from the brain that humans pilot to interact with on Pandora. The movies are Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022).

### Avengers

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios. The films are based on characters that appear in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The franchise also includes television series, short films, digital series, and literature. The shared universe, much like the original Marvel Universe in comic books, was established by crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters. The first three phases are collectively known as "The Infinity Saga". Phase One consists of Iron Man (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Thor (2011), and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), and concludes with the crossover film The Avengers (2012). Phase Two comprises Iron Man 3 (2013), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and Ant-Man (2015). Captain America: Civil War (2016) is the first film of Phase Three, and is followed by Doctor Strange (2016), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), Captain Marvel (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019). Two series are included, they are WandaVision (2021) and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). Five Marvel One-Shots are also included, they are The Consultant (2011); A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer (2011); Item 47 (2012); Agent Carter (2013); All Hail the King (2014).

### Before

**The *Before* trilogy** consists of two American romance films directed by Richard Linklater. Beginning with *Before Sunrise* (1995), and continuing with *Before Sunset* (2004). The first film was co-written by Linklater and Kim Krizan. The second film was written by Linklater, Krizan, Ethan Hawke, and Julie Delpy (with Linklater and Krizan receiving story credit for their work on the sequel). Hawke and Delpy also star in the trilogy.

### Fast & Furious

***Fast & Furious*** (also known as ***The Fast and the Furious***) is a media franchise centered on a series of action films that are largely concerned with street racing, heists, spies, and family. The franchise also includes short films, a television series, toys, video games, live shows, and theme park attractions. It is distributed by Universal Pictures. The films are: The Fast and the Furious (2001); 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003); The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006); Fast & Furious (2009); Fast Five (2011); Fast & Furious 6 (2013); Furious 7 (2015) and The Fate of the Furious (2017).  The short Los Bandoleros (2009) is included.

### Harry Potter

***Harry Potter*** is a film series based on the eponymous novels by J. K. Rowling. The series is produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and consists of eight fantasy films wich are: *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* (2001); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004); Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005); Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007); Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009); and culminating with *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1* and *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2* (both in 2011).

### Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

The franchise follows the life of the adventurer and acheologist Lara Croft. The two films are: *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider* (2001) and *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life* (2003)

### Pirates of the Caribbean

***Pirates of the Caribbean*** is an American fantasy supernatural swashbuckler film series produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and based on Walt Disney's theme park attraction of the same name. The film series serves as a major component of the eponymous media franchise. The films are: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003); Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006); Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007); Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017).

### Resident Evil

***Resident Evil*** is an action horror film series based on the Japanese video game franchise by Capcom. The German studio Constantin Film bought the rights to adapt the series in January 1997. In 2000, Paul W. S. Anderson was announced as writer and director for *Resident Evil* (2002). Anderson continued as writer and producer for *Resident Evil: Apocalypse* (2004) and *Resident Evil: Extinction* (2007), and returned as the director for *Resident Evil: Afterlife* (2010), *Resident Evil: Retribution* (2012). These first five films follow Alice, a character created for the films. Alice is a former security specialist and covert operative who battles the Umbrella Corporation, whose bioweapons have triggered a zombie apocalypse. Characters from the games appear, including Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Ada Wong, Carlos Olivera, Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, Barry Burton and the antagonists Albert Wesker and James Marcus.

### Sister Act

***Sister Act*** is an American media franchise created by Paul Rudnick and currently consisting of two films: *Sister Act* (1992), *Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit* (1993).

### The Chronicles of Narnia

*The Chronicles of Narnia* is a series of seven fantasy novels for children written by C. S. Lewis. It is considered a classic of children's literature and is the author's best-known work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. Written by Lewis between 1949 and 1954, illustrated by Pauline Baynes and published in London between October 1950 and March 1956, *The Chronicles of Narnia* has been adapted several times, complete or in part, for television, radio, the stage, film, in audio books, and as video games. The two films are: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008).

### The Matrix

***The Matrix*** is an American media franchise consisting of four feature films, beginning with *The Matrix* (1999) and continuing with two sequels, *The Matrix Reloaded*, *The Matrix Revolutions* (both 2003). The three films were written and directed by The Wachowskis and produced by Joel Silver. The franchise is owned by Warner Bros., which distributed the films along with Village Roadshow Pictures. The latter, along with Silver Pictures, are the two production companies that worked on the first three films.

### The Princess Diaries

Two movies following the life of Mia Thermopolis. The movies are: The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004).

### References:

1. ↑ Avatar (franchise) - Wikipedia
2. ↑ Marvel Cinematic Universe - Wikipedia
3. ↑ Before trilogy - Wikipedia
4. ↑ Fast & Furious - Wikipedia
5. ↑ Harry Potter (film series) - Wikipedia
6. ↑ Resident Evil (film series) - Wikipedia
7. ↑ Sister Act (franchise) - Wikipedia
8. ↑ Adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia - Wikipedia
9. ↑ The Matrix (franchise) - Wikipedia