Mark Harris via Vulture: The Sequels of 2016 Aren’t About Storytelling; They’re Just Brand Extensions I don’t consider “sequel” a slur. But it’s notable how much the impetus behind them has changed, and with it, their very nature. This summer’s sequels are not, for the most part, story continuations but brand extensions. Some are good and ... Go on...Is ‘Finding Dory’ Part of Hollywood’s Sequel Problem?