Great thread.

The story I've heard as to why is interesting.

Studios buy up A LOT of scripts. Most never get made.

When one studio spins up what is assumed to be a blockbuster, other studios dig in their script library and fast track a similar film.

So it's on purpose. https://twitter.com/kristosaplsauce/status/1249496199817822209

I'm sure there are probably other factors involved as well.

Like trends on when Sci-Fi is trending popular, etc.

But it's interesting to me to see the business behind the curtain in film making. This is the best example of it IMO.

Well. This and terrible sequels.