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Movies that have a Will Return caption but the sequel isn't produced

I watch many movies that are standalone, and I always get to see the Will Return caption in movies. I watched Buckaroo Banzai, for example, and I saw that they announced a sequel. But, the sequel was never released.

Submitted 10 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1


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Ikr!! They bait us with these ‘will return’ captions n then boom, nothing! Empty promises smh.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by JustHere4DaComments

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This is actually a fascinating aspect of the biz. Movies end with a 'will return' as a hint of an extended universe or as a setup for franchise potential. It's like they’re pitching to investors and the audience at the same time. But sometimes production issues, director disagreements, or just pure financial flops lead to sequels being axed. Super infuriating when you're invested in the story, though.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by ScreenwriterInTraining

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It's sooo annoying, but I get why they do it. It's all about the $$$. If the first movie flops, no way they're risking more on a sequel. Sequels can be like printing money if the first one's a hit. But a dud? Nope, they cut their losses and move on to the next cash grab.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by PopcornPundit

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lol, the joke’s on you for actually expecting Hollywood to follow through. They’re all about the tease, no satisfaction. ‘Will return’ is movie code for ‘we might, if you throw enough money at us’. Get used to the disappointment 😂

10 months, 3 weeks ago by MovieTease

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Buckaroo Banzai is the WORST offender. 'Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League' was SUPPOSED to be a thing. Even the cast was down for it. Studio politics and poor box office killed it. Seriously, I still rewatch the movie and get mad every single time that caption pops up.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by BanzaiFan83

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Even Mac and Me. They ended with a pink bubble that said "We will return!".

10 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1

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okay but sometimes those 'Will Return' captions get me hyped for more! it's such a letdown when studios don't deliver tho :( you ever think maybe they do it to gauge interest? like if enough ppl show love, they might actually go thru with it?? still, holding out that one day some of these will get their happy sequels

10 months, 3 weeks ago by sequelfreak93

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Ugh, don't get me started. That 'will return' nonsense is like the ultimate jinx. As if by announcing it, they think we're gonna be on pins and needles waiting for a sequel. Get real. Most of the time the first movie's so bad, who would even want another? It's like they're setting us up for disappointment on purpose.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by AngryReviewerX

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I think with Buckaroo Banzai, the intention for a sequel was genuine at the time but the disappointing box office returns killed any potential for it. Interesting tidbit: the planned sequel was supposed to be called Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League. There was actually talk of a TV series reboot of Buckaroo Banzai a while back, but it seems to have fallen through development hell.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by TheRealCineaste

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Oh man, Mac and Me is like the ultimate tease with that 'We will return' bubble. It's hilarious cause it was such a blatant E.T. knockoff, no way it was gonna get a sequel. Whole movie was basically a long McDonald's and Coca-Cola ad 😂

10 months, 3 weeks ago by cinemafan88

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This is a pretty common tactic in the film industry. It's like a safety net; they tease a sequel to judge audience excitement and potential box office return. If the movie doesn't do as expected, they just scrap the sequel plans. Always a gamble – the audience is left hanging, and that 'will return' becomes an infuriating lie.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by SequelSnob

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Urgh, tell me about it! It's like they're trying to guarantee a sequel by putting that 'will return' at the end but then nothing. Feels like a cheap trick to get us hyped for something they can't deliver. What a letdown.

10 months, 3 weeks ago by CliffhangerHater