Standalone film

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A standalone film is a film that does not have any relation with other films.^[1] In the late 1990s, it was typical to create standalone films with no plans for sequels. The term "standalone film" appeared when prequels, sequels, spin-offs, and franchises became normal from the mid-2000s onwards.^[2]