Sarah Michelle Gellar’s $275 million whodunit, a streaming hit 22 years later, proves it’s time to end her trilogy

2002 Sarah Michelle Gellar The film is gaining popularity for Max after two decades and its popularity is proof that the actor needs to complete his trilogy. Sarah Michelle Gellar has starred in several acclaimed films and TV series throughout her career. From her most iconic role of the same name Buffy the Vampire Slayer to classic films such as Cruel IntentionsGellar has had a very successful career. However, despite so many highlights, the actor also had some relative misfires and missteps.

One of Gellar’s so-called misfires may not have been a mistake at all. After 22 years, the Gellar-starring film, which was widely panned by critics, is now enjoying a renewed surge in popularity on the streaming service Max. The newfound popularity itself is a great sign, but it could even indicate that Gellar should return to complete the trilogy that was planned but never came to fruition. If so, Gellar could soon return to the big screen and the iconic Mystery Machine.

The popularity of ‘Scooby-Doo 2002’ on streaming shows that ‘Scooby-Doo 3’ is finally coming

Scooby-Doo still has fans who want to see a third movie

Now, 22 years later, live action Scooby-Doo (2002) trending on Max. The fact that Scooby-Doo still popular enough to top the Max charts two decades later, proves that there is still a very large audience out there who would love to see a third installment to complete the trilogy.. Scooby-Doo and its continuation, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashedhas had a cult following for years, and calls for a cast reunion have been going on almost ever since the films came out. However, the film’s recent surge in popularity may indicate that it has more than just a cult following.

The timing would also be ideal for Scooby-Doo 3 now more than ever. The resurgence in popularity is proof that fans who loved the original Scooby-Doo there is still a desire for it that would give Scooby-Doo 3 built-in audience. Besides, at its core, this is a children’s film, Scooby-Doo 3 will attract a whole new generation of young viewers who weren’t even alive during previous adaptations. As an added bonus, returning to the live-action franchise will correct the 20-year-old mistake that doomed Scooby-Doo 3 first of all.

Why Scooby-Doo 3 Was Canceled After Monsters Unleashed 2004

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed suffered at the box office and behind the scenes

Even though it’s live action Scooby-Doo is still popular, the franchise flopped when it was originally released. After Monsters on the loosethere were plans for a third part of the series, but Scooby-Doo 3 was cancelled. Main reason Scooby-Doo 3The film’s cancellation appears to be due to its disappointing box office performance: it earned just $181 million worldwide compared to the original’s $275 million, and performed much worse domestically. (by using Cashier Mojo). Warner Bros. Likely Canceled Scooby-Doo 3 due to the second part’s downward revenue trend and its lower critical rating – the original version had a 32% rating Rotten TomatoesBye Monsters on the loose was 23%.

In addition to the decision of Warner Bros. about cancellation Scooby-Doo 3It looks like the studio itself is somehow to blame. According to Matthew Lillard (via MovieWeb), Warner Bros. made some mistakes that limited effectiveness Monsters on the loose could do.

The second film wasn’t as good as expected and I totally think that’s Warner Brothers’ fault. I think Warner Brothers made a mistake by releasing it at that time. [March 2004]. I think the film is much better than the first film and I honestly thought it would do incredibly well at the box office. But we had a bad time slot. Within two weeks of opening, we had 13 films open. I mean, it went well, but it didn’t go great, and it needed to be done great.

However, Lillard wasn’t the only star who had problems with Warner Bros. Freddie Prinze Jr. also said TooFab what he won’t do Scooby-Doo 3 because of Warner Bros. As Prince Jr. said: “The first one was too much bait and switch, the studio wasn’t honest with me in any way shape or form. They were not straight in any way, shape or form.Prinze Jr. said the script he signed for the film was completely different from the final version.

The Scooby-Doo cast’s recent return to horror sets them up perfectly for a third film.

Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar and Linda Cardellini are back in horror films

As if we were preparing for the third Scooby-Doo In recent years, all the main actors of feature films have returned to the horror genre. Matthew Lillard (Shaggy) recently starred in Five Nights at Freddy’sand Linda Cardellini (Velma) starred in the 2019 film. Curse La Llorona. The rest of the cast will also be returning to horror soon, as Freddie Prise Jr. (Fred) will star in the film’s sequel. I know what you did last summerand Sarah Michelle Gellar will take part in the upcoming Dexter prequel Original sin.

The fact that the entire main cast Scooby-Doo all returned to horror within five years of each other, meaning there’s never been a better time to rewatch Scooby-Doo 3chances. Live action Scooby-Doo the films are clearly still popular, and the actors seem ready to use their talents for horror again. Both viewers and creators seem ready to do Scooby-Doo 3 happens, and it would be very nice to see Sarah Michelle Gellar to finish his trilogy 22 years later.

Sources: Cashier Mojo, Rotten Tomatoes, MovieWeb, TooFab