10 Movie Franchises That Can't Be Good Again (And Exactly Why)

10. Pirates Of The Carribean

With five movies under its belt, and a sixth involving actress, Margot Robbie, coming later this year, it's safe to say that the Pirate franchise's ship hasn't sailed just yet. But does that mean that the next instalment will be any good?

If the rest of the reported cast list is anything to go by, it's not very likely. One of the biggest problems with the franchise struck following At World's End, when the iconic trio of Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swan were torn apart, never to return on screen again in central roles. It was the icons of the early adventures that drew audiences to love the franchise, and the loss of cinema's most badass couple was a heavy burden on subsequent stories.

Later storylines have long felt repetitive and formulaic. A McGuffin that either promises unimaginable power or holds a terrible curse must be found through a series of daring and quirky adventures, ultimately falling favourably into the hands of Jack and allowing him to escape his demons or captors and journey on to the next instalment. It's understandable and almost impressive for a franchise with five movies, that built its entire premise upon a children's ride at Disneyland, to have got this far! It just doesn't inspire much hope that our next quest is going to be anything new or different either.