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Furthermore, there's speculation about future sequels and franchise continuations driven more by profitability and meme culture than storytelling quality. Hollywood's tendency to produce franchises on the cheap—especially sequels to lesser-known hits—fuels concerns that originality is sacrificed for predictable cash-ins. The idea of a Cocaine Bear cinematic universe or spin-offs remains popular in parody and fan speculation, highlighting a cultural hunger for more absurd animal-on-drugs content that taps into primal fears and humor.