11 Groundbreaking Movies With Fandoms

Since cinema has started and grown over the years with changing audience interests, fandoms have begun that give the fans an ease of connection, feeling thrilled about the upcoming film of the same franchise.

Movie Insiderz has developed 11 groundbreaking movies with fandoms that are more prominent than before whenever their sequel comes. 

11 Movies With Fandoms That Made History

Harry Porter

Harry Porter films have created a massive fandom in the entire world that began with the book series of the same name, authored by J.K. Rowling. The first film, Harry Porter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) gained a cult movie fandom, from small to any adult fan of Harry Porter.

Despite an audience split between book lovers and movie lovers, the series is a big hit, later developing merchandise that sells like hotcakes all over the world. 

The Lord of the Rings

Written by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings trilogy has been adapted as well from the book series, forming a movie franchise with a huge fandom. It is sometimes considered a nemesis of Harry Porter. 

The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and its other sequels crafted a world of mythology that people see with their own eyes, coming straight out of the books. The stunning visuals and practical effects made it a faithful adaptation that extended to games and other related merchandise. 

The Matrix

The Matrix (1999) initiated a mind-bending concept of stylish action, leading to a dedicated sci-fi movie fandom still loved to bits. Its iconic storytelling mixed with emotions makes it a compelling feature masterpiece, which still remains unbeatable. 

The Matrix asks the biggest question: What is reality? Do we live in the real world? The simulation theory, free will, and nature of consciousness direct us to think about the layers of life, again and again. 

Extreme slow-motion effects, such as Neo (played by p) giving a full back bend when bullets were fired towards him, and futuristic cyberpunk aesthetics influenced by anime and martial arts were a fresh breeze for the cinema, generating a popular movie fandom to date. 

Transformers

The biggest reason this movie series has dedicated followers is the larger-than-life storytelling. We have seen cartoons and toys during our childhood, but they were still cartoons. Seeing Pink Panther walk on clouds is possible somehow only in toons.

However, the same nostalgia coming back to life in the real-life version was an exciting concept. In 2007 first live-action Transformers film showed cars, planes, and trucks that turned into powerful bots, immersed in a war between the Autobots and Decepticons. It was a brilliant mix of machinery and personality, becoming endlessly appealing. 

The Conjuring

Real-life horror has a unique appeal to it. The Conjuring are fandom-driven films where fans wanted more of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s true-life paranormal cases. People were fascinated by the idea that the horrors these famed demonologists faced were real. 

The “true story” angle added a layer of depth in fear and a greater intrigue for the horror fans. James Wan made it even scarier with practical effects rather than relying too much on jump-scares and character-driven emotional storytelling. 

The Conjuring universe has multiple films like The Conjuring series, The Nun series, Annabelle trilogy, and The Curse of La Llorona. The last one is coming September 5, titled The Conjuring: Last Rites.   

Twilight

Tapping into a perfect blend of romance, fantasy, and teen obsession makes the Twilight series one of the biggest fantasy movie fan bases. Adapted from the book series of the same name by Stephenie Meyer, the audience got immediately hooked on Edward Cullen’s (played by Robert Pattinson) eerie character, who fell in love with Bella (played by Kristen Stewart). 

Sometimes, fans picked sides from Team Edward and Team Jacob, which gave rise to intense engagement, making it irresistible for the fans. The teenage life merged with the vampire and werewolves narrative gave a new direction of imagination to the fans.  

Batman

Batman has no superpowers but intelligence, training, and willpower, therefore giving rise to blockbuster movies with strong fandom. Since its comics, Batman has been a cultural icon that has built a congenital audience. 

Dark themes are often mixed with justice vs vengeance, trauma, loss, corruption, and redemption. A more mature and darker version of this superhero sets it particularly apart from other superheroes. 

A famous movie fandom trivia question is “What is the full real name of Batman?” Give your answer in the comments section below. 

Talking about Batman, when is The Batman Part II coming?

Fans have been waiting for the next Batman for so long that they kept asking for The Batman part II where Robert Pattinson played a young, confused Batman in Matt Reeves’ trilogy. Gunn demanded that fans have some patience and let Reeves work in peace on his script.

Gunn clarified that Robert Pattinson might not be his new Batman but will surely appear in Reeves’ sequel, The Batman part II.

Spiderman

Peter Parker, famously known as Spider-Man, is just a regular, everyday kid. Spider-Man creates this relatability with an amazing blend of action, emotion, and humor, producing one of the most followed movie fandoms. 

Spider-Man is grounded in reality, and fans love to see themselves in him. Growing up, making tough decisions, and taking responsibility with great power are some of the elements that teens and young adults can resonate with. 

Spider-Man movies have evolved over time, starting from Tobey Maguire’s trilogy (2002-2007), Andrew Garfield films (2012-2014), and now the upcoming Tom Holland’s Spider-Man (A Brand New Day), which has Jon Bernthal from The Accountant 2 as well. 

As per Variety, the director of Spider-Man 4, Destin Daniel Cretton, said, 

“I’m spending my time exploring the next stage of this amazing character…to create an event, an emotional story, and a ride that we haven’t really seen before.” [Source]

Superman

This is a film franchise with huge fans who are now hungry for the new DC Studio co-heads’ reboot with David Corenswet as the new Superman. Superman is all about hope, strength, and doing what he feels is right.

This is the main human factor that James Gunn is about to highlight in his upcoming July release of the film. Fans can’t help themselves but fall in love with the legacy and respect for the moral codes that created a tradition of truth and justice since the 1970s. 

Clark Kent is Superman working in the Daily Planet, and fans love everything about his universe: Krypton, Lex Luthor, politics, and even romance. The timeless, clean-cut hero earned a fandom through its comics and animated series, with its merchandise to fuel the fandom.  

Sherlock Holmes

The captivating intellectual mastery this character has demonstrated with extreme logic and deduction is commendable. Fans have gone crazy over Sherlock Holmes‘ mind-blowing style of solving impossible cases with class and precision.  

The original stories from the late 1800s spread further to modern detective fiction. The plots were smart, atmospheric, and full of twists that fans could not blink an eye while watching the eccentric and emotionally distant Holmes on screen. 

It got endless adaptations to bring the character into new settings and a fresh audience from time to time. The core character remains the same, starting from Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett to Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch. 

Star Wars 

Star Wars has a full-blown movie fan culture that has captivated the audience for nearly five decades. The timeless, rich-built galaxy has a tremendous and loyal fandom that still wants to explore and debate. 

Star Wars is a universal tale of good vs evil, even in other galaxies. The mythology, religion, and classic hero’s journey make it prominent as fans can connect to the saga across generations. The legendary heroes fans love to see on repeat are Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo. 

The original film of 1977 revolutionized the face of cinema with special effects, sound design, and world-building beyond planet, species, and ancient histories. The trilogies transformed a merchandise-based franchise, introducing a multi-generational fandom.

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