Is franchise fatigue finished?

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IS FRANCHISE FATIGUE FINISHED?

ON THE HUNT FOR THE NEXT SINNERS OR WEAPONS, STUDIOS ARE SNAPP

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Empire Magazine

15 January, 2026

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