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‘Project Hail Mary’ adds to a winning streak for originality at the movies - AP News
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Franchise films still dominate Hollywood, but a string of recent wins is highlighting the commercial and awards potential of original movies. Project Hail Mary's strong opening and a $14.6 million Friday follow-up further illustrate that original, non‑franchise titles can sustain audience interest, while the weak debut of a new thriller suggests audiences are favoring this original sci‑fi offering. At the same time, studios are experimenting with franchise reinvention—for example, Warner Bros. backing an R-rated, director-branded reboot of The Mummy by Lee Cronin—showing that fresh creative approaches can come both from wholly original projects and bold reimaginings of known properties.
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