What Is a Reboot vs Remake?

In the simplest terms, a remake is an updated version of a single film, whereas a reboot is a new version of something, typically a concept or character. A remake will be focused around the same storyline as the film it's based on, whilst a reboot will typically come up with a (mostly) new storyline.

The Keys to a Good Reboot

The best reboots tap into what made the original successful and liked. They tend to not be too beholden to what has come before and instead use the original as a launchpad for a new journey.

Typically the worst reboots fail to do anything new with an old concept. They perhaps miss the point in terms of what was so good about the original that they're based on and they don't do enough to update or renew it.

Reboots: RIGHTS and WRONGS of Writing a Reboot

Table of ContentsWhat is a Reboot?Reboots Vs. RemakesWriting a RebootWhere Reboots Go Right: The Best RebootsJumanji: Welcome to the JungleBatman BeginsRise of the Planet of the ApesWhere Reboots Go Wrong: The Worst RebootsTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesMen in Black: International Fantastic FourThe Future of RebootsIn Summary What is a Reboot? In the realm of movie-making, a reboot is a reimagining of an existing franchise that rebrands or restarts the established fictional world. The most notable franchises that are known for their

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