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franchise

[fran-chahyz] / ˈfræn tʃaɪz /


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The latest chapter in the lowbrow but lucrative "Minions" franchise debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, edging out another popular animation series in "Toy Story," industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

“Minions & Monsters” marks the lowest opening for the franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

Filmmaker Lucas scored a global hit when the swashbuckling sci-fi movie Star Wars was released in 1977, creating a cultural phenomenon and enduring franchise.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Right on the heels of two new directors with two fresh new films, comes a five-installment franchise: Toy Story 5.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2026

Like it or not he was the franchise, unless, for some reason, they did not need him anymore.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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