Most Major Movies Next Year Will Be Prequels, Sequels and Remakes: Report

Characters from 'Inside Out 2' appear at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, Calif., on June 10, 2024. (Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney/Pixar)

The shock of the new is history in Hollywood — as more than half of next year's movies from major studios are expected to be sequels, prequels or remakes.

The 2025 calendar shows 50% to 70% of the feature films from Universal, Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount, Sony and Lionsgate will be based on existing characters and other intellectual property, CNBC reported Sunday.