Compilation films return to cinemas, from Jackass to Demon Slayer
Studios are repackaging familiar footage and franchise moments for the big screen in a lower-cost release model built on fan loyalty and nostalgia.
Sophie Carrington
Writer ·
The Guardian has examined the return of compilation-style films, pointing to Jackass: Best and Last, Demon Slayer and Peppa Pig as examples of studios repackaging familiar footage and franchise moments for cinemas.
The trend signals a lower-cost release model built on fan loyalty, nostalgia and event-style screenings that draw audiences out for a shared experience.
Background
Compilation releases let studios extend the life of existing material without the expense of producing entirely new films, leaning on franchises with devoted followings.
What happens next
If the format continues to draw crowds, more franchises are likely to follow, blurring the line between cinema release, fan event and clever recycling of well-loved footage.
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