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For example, the Joker movie of 2019 struck a chord because it felt like a once-in-a-generation cultural moment. Waiting years or even decades to attempt to replicate that magic often results in diminishing returns; sequels tend to struggle with the unique zeitgeist that made the original so impactful. The phenomenon of trying to recreate lightning in a bottle is evident in the stagnation surrounding projects like Barbie or Oppenheimer’s potential follow-ups.