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Netflix has been churning out movies for years, with a common critique being that they’re somewhat derivative of other movies. Well Carry-On is here to challenge that narrative by being a holiday action movie that takes place in an airport on Christmas Eve. Wait, that’s Die Hard 2. Well dang it. Carry-On does raise some questions. Like how is Ethan never at his post? How does that Watcher guy manage to get the perfect line of sight from a parking garage? Did the Traveler’s entire plan rely on Ethan checking his phone while at work?

Sony has been attempting to attract some of Spider-Man success in the MCU by released several Spider-Man-Adjacent movies like Venom and Morbius in the past few years. Now Madame Web joins that list of movies that exist. Madame Web definitely raises some questions. Like why is there so much spider-teasing? What’s the deal with the bad guy’s voice? How did Cassandra fly to Peru when wanted for kidnapping? Did she really decide to leave three kids in the woods? How did this movie get made? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Madame Web!

For the 100th episode of Screen Rant’s “Pitch Meetings” it’s time to take into you into the belly of the beast. The meeting that started it all. How did Ryan manage to convince Screen Rant to green-light this show? What’s up with all the weird catchphrases? Why is everything tight? Why does everybody in the world look exactly like Ryan?

Will Ferrell is one of the most successful comedy actors of our time - but back in 2003, it was kind of a surprise to see him leading a Christmas movie as a giant non-elf. Elf ended up becoming a holiday classic, but it still raises some questions. Like what happened to that poor nun? Why didn’t the news reporter follow up on anything? Is Buddy the elf actually kind of creepy? So check out the pitch meeting that led to Elf to find out how it all came together!

The Wachowski’s made history with their groundbreaking movie The Matrix back in 1999. But it seems like over the past 25 years they’ve never been able to recapture that magic, try as they may have. Jupiter Ascending rdefinitely raises some questions. Like why is Channing Tatum half a dog? Is Jupiter even interested in anything that’s happening? Why does this movie do the exact same scene twice, back-to-back and beat-for-beat? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Jupiter Ascending!

With movies based on YA novels like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, Twilight and Harry Potter doing great at the box office for years, you can’t really blame Lionsgate for trying to recapture that magic with Divergent. Did they success? Hey, no. Divergent definitely raises some questions. Like what’s with the big weird age gap between Tris and Four? What happens is Four gets scared of something new? What’s with the whole testing ceremony? Why eliminate people if you’re just trying to build a mind-controlled army? How exactly does that mind control stuff work anyway?

Step back into the pitch meeting and revisit the completely factual accurate conversation that led to Fifty Shades of Grey! Complete with commentary from Ryan George who is now several years older!

How did they plan the 2017 remake of Stephen King's IT? Step inside the pitch meeting that started it all!

Step back into the pitch meeting and revisit the completely factual accurate conversation that led to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice! Complete with commentary from Ryan George who is now several years older!

It’s been 30 years since the last time we saw Mario on the big screen, and that… did not go so well. Finally, the multiple decades have seemingly allowed the Nintendo Corporation to cool off and give Mario and Luigi another shot at cashing in in Hollywood. The Super Mario Bros. Movie definitely raises some questions. Like why was there a warp pipe under the streets of Brooklyn? Why did Princess Peach bring up her mysterious past and then not explain any further? What are these power-up boxes and how did they get there? Why didn’t Toad have to do that obstacle course, and why did Mario have to spend so much time doing it only to fail? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to The Super Mario Bros. Movie!

Ever wonder how some of the big decisions for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens were made? Wonder no more with this look inside the pitch meeting for the movie!

About a decade after the acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy, Hollywood decided it was time for another trilogy set in Middle Earth. But this time, they only had one book to base it on. Well, with a lot of padding, they managed to make it work. Kind of. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies raises a lot of questions. Like why did they put the end of the Desolation of Smaug at the beginning of this movie? What’s up with Thorin suddenly being sick and a jerk? Why do the elves hold off on their attack when it’s literally thousands of them versus a dozen dwarves? Where did those worms come from and where did they go? Why are we spending so much time with Alfrid? What was the point of that whole Gandalf storyline? How is Legolas moving like that?

Could this pitch meeting BE any better?! See how the hit show FRIENDS came to be by stepping into the meeting that started it all.

See how the classic Christmas psychopath movie Home Alone came to be in this pitch meeting!

The internet had a ton of fun when the first trailer for CATS was released, revealing the true fear that is digital fur technology. With an all-star cast featuring the likes of Judi Dench, Ian McKellan, Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, James Corden, Rebel Wilson and more- CATS is the big screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Now that the movie is out, the few people that paid money to see it probably have a few questions. Like what is “Jellicle” and why do they keep saying it?! What’s up with all these cats introducing themselves and then leaving. Why are some cats magic and others not? Why are all these cats competing in a singing competition where the prize is dying?

How did his own 2016 movie come to be? What’s up with Kaecillius and the Ancient One? Why did Mordo tell him to “forget everything?” Step inside the pitch meeting that started it all!

If you've seen The Last Jedi, you may be wondering how some of those big decisions were made. Well, take a look inside the pitch meeting to find out!

The Justice League movie is now showing in movie theatres around the world and it's not unjust to describe the reviews its receiving as being a little under par - but we think those reviews are extremely harsh if were being honest. Sure, the DCEUs latest offering is no Captain America: The Winter Soldier, no The Dark Knight, no Guardians of the Galaxy or even no Wonder Woman, but if what you're looking for is an enjoyable action flick to watch while you're munching on your popcorn, its got everything you need and more!

After three Superman movies of declining quality (and reception) - the gang got back together for one final ride in 1987 with Superman IV: The Quest For Peace - which is a movie that exists. It follows Clark as he once again memory-wipes kisses Lois Lane, flirts with his new boss, and fights a guy who was born out of his own hair, computers and the sun! So check out the pitch meeting that led to The Lord of the Rings: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, to find out how it all came together!

Francis Ford Coppola has made some of the most beloved movies of all time, including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now. Now he’s created a movie he’s been aiming to make for multiple decades, and funded the entire thing himself. The result is the unchecked, unfiltered vision of a filmmaker, for better or worse. Check out the pitch meeting that led to Megalopolis!

After Raiders of the Lost Ark and Temple of Doom, Indy came back for The Last Crusade, the third and final movie in the series. They never made another one. It just wouldn’t make sense to do that. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade definitely raises some questions, like how crazy is it that Indy got all his iconic items in like a 15 minute period on the same day? Why didn’t Henry warn Indy about his nazi girlfriend? What’s up with all the bad decisions made during chase scenes? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

Game of Thrones is one of the most popular TV dramas of all time, and fans were pumped to see what the creators had in store for its final season. However after a few episodes, GoT fans started to have some questions about the way D.B. Weiss and David Benioff were wrapping up their favorite show. Like what’s up with Daenerys becoming pure evil so quickly? Why isn’t anyone talking about Jon being the rightful heir to the throne? Was that really the end of the Night King? Are scorpions more powerful, or are dragons? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the pitch meeting that led to Game of Thrones Season 8! It’s super easy, barely an inconvenience!

Since the first season of The Mandalorian in 2019 was well-received by critics and audiences alike, Disney has been going all-in on their streaming series set in the Star Wars universe. With reception getting colder and colder with each passing show, there was some hope that the third season of their hit show would turn the tides a little. It… does not seem to have done that. The Mandalorian Season 3 definitely raises some questions. Like why do these Star Wars shows keep making their main characters into side characters? Why do bad guys keep “somehow returning”? Are we ever going to see Mando’s face again, or is Pedro Pascal just over all of this? Why does the plot meander for so long and then suddenly pick up steam in the last two episodes? Is this show over now? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to The Mandalorian Season 3!

John Wick Chapter 4 definitely raises some questions. Like how does John keep surviving the impossible? Do the cops really not care about all this public bloodshed at highly recognizable locations? How does John manage to travel internationally as he does? Is he really gone, or are we going to bring him back somehow?

Disney is back at it again with some more Star Wars content! Bam bam bam! They don’t stop! This time, it’s called The Acolyte and it takes place in a galaxy far far away. The Acolyte definitely raises some questions. Like why doesn’t anyone communicate properly on this show? Why did that which turn into a monster to deliver good news? Why did that Sith take his pants off? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to The Acolyte.

Step inside the pitch meeting for the ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED 'The Boss Baby.'

After the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Coogler and Marvel found themselves in the difficult position of continuing an iconic and culturally important series without its main star. The result is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever– a lovely tribute to Boseman, but not without some Marvel-ness to poke fun at! Black Panther: Wakanda Forever does raise some questions. Like how do you actually pronounce NAMOR? How is this guy getting in and out of Wakanda so easily? Why would they go fight the ocean people on their home turf? Is everybody Iron Man now? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever!

Five Nights At Freddy’s is an incredibly popular video game with a deep lore that people seem to be obsessed with. But does a jump-scary video game translate well to a two-hour-long feature film with minimal jumpscares and a whole lot of sleeping? Five Nights At Freddy’s definitely raises some questions. Like why are we spending so much time in a field of dreams? How is there only like one jumpscare in this thing? How does William Afton actually control these things, and how does knowing he’s evil change that for them? Does that cop not have any cop stuff to do?

Suicide Squad wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but most people can agree that Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn was a standout. So it’s only natural that Hollywood wanted to feature her in another movie! Rather than a straight up solo movie, Warner Bros has delivered Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) which is… pretty much a Harley Quinn movie. The film raises a lot of questions. Like why don’t any of Harley’s enemies use their guns? Where is the Joker and all the other Gotham villains? Where’s Batman for that matter? How is this Roman Sionus guy running the show? Is this the first comic book movie in which the problem is solved via laxatives? Why is there a hyena?! What is going on?!

With movies like Independence Day, Godzilla, 2012 and more under his belt, Roland Emmerich has solidified himself as the king of blowing up the Earth on film. His latest movie takes the over-the-topness to a whole new level with Moonfall, the movie where the moon falls. Moonfall definitely raises a few questions. Like why is there so much IBS talk? Why doesn’t anyone seem overly panicked about the massive disasters happening right in frontg of them? Why did they immediately send away all the space experts before exploring their options. Did they helicopter fly INTO that wave? NASA gave up on saving the planet because of budgets? How fast does that Lexus sport mode go?! To answer all these questions and more, step inside the Pitch Meeting that led to Moonfall! It’ll be super easy, barely an inconvenience.

RRR is the physics-defying, statistics-denying bromance we didn't know we needed. Bheem and Raju become unlikely friends and take us on an absolutely wild, leopard-throwing ride on their quest to rescue Malli and take down the British.

Disney’s original Lion King movie from 1994 is one of the most beloved animated kids movies of all time. It made so much money that Disney is making it again! This time in “live-action” which essentially means very good CGI. Although the original is a classic and characters like Simba, Nala, Mufasa, Zazu, Scar and more are iconic now -- the movie isn’t without its questionable moments. Like what’s up with Scar controlling the weather? Why is the brother-sister romance so… romanticized? Why are lions even kings? To answer all these questions and more, step inside the pitch meeting that led to The Lion King. It’s super easy, barely an inconvenience.

Once in a while, the internet goes absolutely nuts for something seemingly random. Recently, the concept of a Barbenheimer double feature emerge, and what seemed like just an internet meme translated into actual, real-world, box office dollars. Take that, Morbius! Barbenheimer definitely raises some questions. Like how did this insane pairing of films come to be? What do these movies have in common? Why is every single word in Oppenheimer underscored with epic music? Why did Barbie keep driving its message home long after it was clear what it was trying to say? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Barbenheimer!

Disney continues to pump out content onto Disney Plus after massive investments into making Star Wars and Marvel streaming series a thing. They are now… a thing. Ahsoka starring Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano has now been released, and it exists! Ahsoka definitely raises some questions. Like are lightsabers even dangerous anymore? Does everyone just have a bunch of force powers? Is Thrawn really a tactical genius? What was the point of this being eight episodes?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is relentlessly pushing out content both in movie theatres and on Disney+. Their latest combines characters from Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Secret Invasion, Wandavision and more. The Marvels definitely raises some questions. Like how are they still making villains like this? Isn’t that the same plan as in Spaceballs? Why did Monica not try to fix the space-time hole from our side? Captain Marvel is so powerful she can reignite suns? What was up with that singing planet?

YA movies were all the rage in the early 2010s, but a strange thing happened where those young adults… aged? It seems like the even younger adults did not share the same enthusiasm for the genre, and nothing made that clearer than the drop-off that was seen in the Divergent series. The Divergent Series: Insurgent definitely raises some questions. Like how is Tris so good at hair styling? How did the bad guys get that magic technology in the past 5 days? How do any conspiracies exist when truth serum is a thing? How does Janine lose when she’s mind-controlling an entire faction? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to The Divergent Series: Insurgent!

The original three Indiana Jones films are considered classics, and filmmakers have been trying to recreate the magic ever since. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom does still raise some questions though. Like why did Lao Che not just grab Indy while he had him? Why is Willie screaming so much? Is life with Indy that much safer for Short Round? Where’d all that water come from? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom!

Deadpool is back! And so is Wolverine! And now they’re at Disney! And they have so many cameo friends! Deadpool & Wolverine definitely raises some questions. Like how well does that Anchor Being concept actually hold up? Is this movie 90% cameos? How many fights are there were nobody is capable of getting hurt? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Deadpool & Wolverine.

M Night Shyamalan rocked onto the scene back in 1999 with The Sixth Sense, and has been making movies ever since. But with several big swings and many, many misses, does his latest movie “Trap” hit? Trap definitely raises some questions. Like does anyone in this movie behave like a human? How is nobody seeing the overt crimes that this guy matching the killer’s description is committing in public? Why is the popstar suddenly leading the investigation? To answer all these questions, check out the pitch meeting that led to Trap.

Joker was kind of a surprise hit in 2019, becoming one of the most massive R-Rated movies of all time on a relatively small budget. Even though that movie was pretty self-contained, the market dictates that there MUST BE A SEQUEL. And here we are. There is one. It exists. And some choices were made. So check out the pitch meeting that led to Joker: Folie À Deux to find out how it all came together!

How did The Emoji Movie even happen? Take a look at how the pitch meeting probably went down.

Wondering how some of the weaker ideas in Spider-Man: Homecoming slipped through the cracks? Take a look inside the pitch meeting where it all started!