The Return of the Familiar: Why Films Keep Repeating Themselves

Modern viewers, especially in the Czech Republic, are increasingly seeing familiar titles on cinema posters — “new version,” “part two,” “reimagining of a classic.” Hollywood, European, and Asian cinema all seem to be trapped in a cycle of repetition. Sequels, prequels, remakes, and reboots are no longer exceptions — they’ve become the norm. But why …