The Jurassic Park franchise began in 1993 with the success of the first film, which pushed special effects into some new and impressive territories. Sadly, the two sequels were received less well by critics and audiences, and the first stage of the franchise ended in 2001. However, there was enough momentum behind the fanbase for studios to continue the franchise in 2015 with a new cast in Jurassic World. This movie also yielded two sequels, but this stage of the franchise has gone the way of the first.