Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese has recently voiced concerns regarding the impact of the franchise culture on cinema. He fears that future generations will equate movies solely with these mass-produced franchises, according to a recent interview with GQ. Scorsese believes that the solution lies within the film community, encouraging filmmakers to persistently push for change in creativity and diversity in cinematic expression.

Moreover, Scorsese points out the consequence of commercial interests over artistic ones, alluding to the studio's decision regarding the survival of key characters in his Oscar-winning film 'The Departed' for potential sequels. According to Scorsese, the emphasis was more on establishing a franchise than exploring the ethical implications of the characters' fates.

Scorsese also discussed the nature of content in the streaming era, viewing some of it as "manufactured content" and equating it to artificial intelligence's formulation, which, in his perspective, dilutes the essence of cinema. His upcoming movie, 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' co-distributed by Apple TV+, is set to hit the theatres on October 20th, with a streaming release at an unspecified date.

This isn't the first time Scorsese has expressed his concerns towards big-budget blockbusters, previously engaging in heated debates with advocates of Marvel movie productions. Despite opposing opinions, the award-winning director continues to promote substantive dialogue concerning the future of cinema.