This fall’s cinema lineup is dominated by both nostalgia and regret with a wave of sequels and reboots taking center stage such as “Beetlejuice” and “Joker.” These follow-up films have been anticipated—or...

Look at the show listings for any movie theater and there’s bound to be a sequel. From “The Avengers” to “Harry Potter,” the movie industry has recently seen too many sequels to count. Since...