Sequels were once Bollywood’s safest bet, but 2025 exposed the cracks in the franchise formula. Big-ticket films like 'War 2', 'Housefull 5', 'Baaghi 4' and 'Son of Sardaar 2' struggled to justify massive budgets despite decent collections. With shrinking profits and audience fatigue setting in, the year marked a turning point for sequel-driven cinema.