Fan favorites such as Marvel and Star Wars grab viewers’ attention with their suspenseful plot lines, and therefore require multiple movies to capture the fullness of the story.

However, other franchises seem to believe sequels are mandatory, even if the prequel failed miserably.

Whether this is due to lack of originality or pure boredom, sometimes the ball needs to stop rolling.

A clear example of an unnecessary movie series is the Insidious Chapters. Insidious: Chapter 4 premiers in October. This is seven years after the first one was released, and the screenwriters are apparently unaware that only so many houses can realistically be haunted by demons.

Elsewhere, acapella groups were cool back in 2012 after the first Pitch Perfect debuted, and everyone and their mother wanted to be part of a non-instrumental music group. However it’s 2017, and the only thing that matters in pop culture is attempted rapping and made-up hip hop dances. Yet, a third Pitch Perfect is deemed necessary.

One of the biggest entertainment companies in the world, Disney, is guilty of doing this also. Clearly, it is confusing to understand that the world doesn’t need more Minions, but a third Despicable Me is in production anyway.

Also, Toy Story 3 was a slap in the face for 90’s kids already, but ended the story well. Toy Story 4, expected to be released in 2019, will be the ultimate let down for everyone.

Although many of these sequels will be disappointing, Hollywood will keep making them as long as people pay to see them.