franchise reboot
/ˈfræntʃaɪz ˌriːˈbuːt/
Meaning
This phrase refers to a new start for an established film, TV, or game series, discarding previous continuity to begin fresh. It allows creators to update the characters, tone, and storyline for a modern audience. It is a neutral term widely used by critics, fans, and industry professionals.
Examples
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The studio is planning a complete franchise reboot after the last sequel performed poorly at the box office.
The studio is planning a complete franchise reboot after the last sequel performed poorly at the box office.
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Fans are divided over whether the upcoming franchise reboot will do justice to the original 1990s series.
Fans are divided over whether the upcoming franchise reboot will do justice to the original 1990s series.
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A successful franchise reboot can introduce classic characters to a whole new generation of viewers.
A successful franchise reboot can introduce classic characters to a whole new generation of viewers.
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Instead of a simple sequel, they decided on a franchise reboot with an entirely new cast and a darker tone.
Instead of a simple sequel, they decided on a franchise reboot with an entirely new cast and a darker tone.
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The director admitted that executing a franchise reboot is incredibly risky because of high fan expectations.
The director admitted that executing a franchise reboot is incredibly risky because of high fan expectations.
Common Mistakes
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✗ They are making a franchise remake of the superhero series.
✓ They are making a franchise reboot of the superhero series.
A 'remake' usually refers to a single movie being remade, whereas a 'reboot' restarts an entire series or brand ('franchise') with new continuity.
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✗ The movie is a franchise rebooting.
✓ The movie is a franchise reboot.
Use the noun form 'reboot' rather than the gerund 'rebooting' when identifying the film or project itself.
Related Expressions
Practice
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After a decade of silence, the sci-fi series is finally getting a major ___ with a brand new cast.
💡 Starting an established series over from the beginning.
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franchise reboot
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The critics praised the ___ for breathing new life into a tired storyline.
💡 A fresh start for a film or game series.
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franchise reboot