I plan to watch Alien Convenant no matter what. But I feel there is a basic flaw in all these extended universe films - ie., that they are not allowed to exist entirely on their own merit. A film should be self-contained and should already hold all the storyline elements with which to enjoy it. Yet films like Avengers Ultron and Batman Vs. Superman interject numerous scenes alluding to upcoming film(s) not even scripted yet. It makes for a confusing narrative that is detrimental to the current film itself.

I understand why Hollywood feels it is necessary to do this - it creates a built-in audience for sequels and thereby limits the potential financial risks of these expensive films. I suppose that is why I enjoy older movies more than the current blockbuster "do-or-die" mentality of mainstream movies today.

@catmydogs said:

I plan to watch Alien Convenant no matter what. But I feel there is a basic flaw in all these extended universe films - ie., that they are not allowed to exist entirely on their own merit. A film should be self-contained and should already hold all the storyline elements with which to enjoy it. Yet films like Avengers Ultron and Batman Vs. Superman interject numerous scenes alluding to upcoming film(s) not even scripted yet. It makes for a confusing narrative that is detrimental to the current film itself.

I understand why Hollywood feels it is necessary to do this - it creates a built-in audience for sequels and thereby limits the potential financial risks of these expensive films. I suppose that is why I enjoy older movies more than the current blockbuster "do-or-die" mentality of mainstream movies today.

I agree with you, but sadly this is the reality we're in. Money talks.