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However, he criticizes the long gaps between sequels in Hollywood, noting that they often weaken audience engagement. Examples like Alien (seven years), The Incredibles (seven years between), Terminator (seven years), and Avatar (thirteen years) illustrate that extended delays can harm a franchise’s momentum. He contends that in today’s social media-driven entertainment climate, audiences are overwhelmed with choices, making sustained interest increasingly difficult to maintain. Long gaps risk viewers losing interest, as exemplified by the challenges faced by series like Stranger Things, where long hiatuses breed aging casts and dwindling hype.