With the MCU and DCEU’s huge and rapid takeover Hollywood has been looking for different alternatives. The launch of recent universes has created a buzz, but there’s an uncertainty of whether it will last or not. Based on novel series to adaptation of video games, here are 14 Cinematic Universes we wish would happen:
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1. Firstly, The H.P. Lovecraft Universe, with its classic horror tinge, is one of the top cinematic universes we would love to see.
![cinematic universes, Firstly, The H.P. Lovecraft Universe, with its classic horror tinge, is one of the top cinematic universes we would love to see](https://www.dreadcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lovecraft-Cosmic-Horror.jpg)
2. The epic sci-fi series of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation would make a glorious cinematic universe.
![cinematic universes, The epic sci-fi series of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation would make a glorious cinematic universe.](https://www.syfy.com/sites/syfy/files/styles/1200x680_hero/public/wire/legacy/foundation.jpg)
3. Although there’s no single universe that connects the characters of Image Comics, there’s no reason it won’t work as a cinematic universe.
![Although there’s no single universe that connects the characters of Image Comics, there’s no reason it won’t work as a cinematic universe.](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Spawns-Universe_COV-TMcFarlane-H-2021.jpg)
4. Despite Star Trek’s already existing universe, the idea of character-driven films can be a nice change for fans.
![cinematic universes, Despite Star Trek’s already existing universe, the idea of character-driven films can be a nice change for fans](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/1595524923732-N7EQA745CCSSHFAZKV5W/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kNvT88LknE-K9M4pGNO0Iqd7gQa3H78H3Y0txjaiv_0fDoOvxcdMmMKkDsyUqMSsMWxHk725yiiHCCLfrh8O1z5QPOohDIaIeljMHgDF5CVlOqpeNLcJ80NK65_fV7S1USOFn4xF8vTWDNAUBm5ducQhX-V3oVjSmr829Rco4W2Uo49ZdOtO_QXox0_W7i2zEA/watch-the-star-trek-universe-comic-conhome-virtual-panel-social.jpg?format=2500w)
5. While not as well-established as MCU or DC, Sony has announced its plans to release movies based on adaptations of Valiant.
![While not as well-established as MCU or DC, Sony has announced its plans to release movies based on adaptations of Valiant.](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/harbinger_renegades_5-_publicity_-_embed_-2019.jpg)
6. The way each story of the Cosmere subtly builds up to the bigger endgame makes it all the more suitable to be a Cinematic Universe.
![The way each story of the Cosmere subtly builds up to the bigger endgame makes it all the more suitable to be a Cinematic Universe.](https://www.syfy.com/sites/syfy/files/styles/1200x680/public/wire/legacy/way-of-kings_.png)
7. Warner Bros has proposed a project to bring the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons to the big screen.
![Warner Bros has proposed a project to bring the role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons to the big screen.](https://assets.dicebreaker.com/dunegeons-and-dragons-essentials-kit-artwork.jpg/BROK/resize/1920%3E/format/jpg/quality/80/dunegeons-and-dragons-essentials-kit-artwork.jpg)
8. When Fox announced that Magic: The Gathering franchise has opened up to produce its first film adaptation:
![When Fox announced that Magic: The Gathering franchise has opened up to produce its first film adaptation](https://bleedingcool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Magic-The-Gathering-Kaldheim-Cinematic-Trailer-1200x675.jpg)
9. The possibility of Terry Pratchett’s fantasy-filled Disc-World is distinct from Hollywood’s usual movies.
![The possibility of Terry Pratchett’s fantasy-filled Disc-World is distinct from Hollywood’s usual movies.](https://houseofgeekery.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/discworld.jpg)
10. If there was a Cinematic Universe of Warhammer 40,000, there’d be incessant action throughout.
![If there was a Cinematic Universe of Warhammer 40,000, there’d be incessant action throughout.](https://entertainment-corner.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/thumb-1920-103324.jpg)
11. The typical horror-filled SlasherVerse would be an all-time favorite among horror fans
![cinematic universes, The typical horror-filled SlasherVerse would be an all-time favourite among horror fans](https://media.gq.com/photos/5df26a6c5bb28e00087aa3e1/16:9/w_2560%2Cc_limit/GQ-Friday13-FreddyJason-121219.jpg)
12. Frank Baum’s Land of Oz could turn into a perfectly surreal franchise with numerous sequels and adaptations.
![cinematic universes, Frank Baum’s Land of Oz could turn into a perfectly surreal franchise with numerous sequels and adaptations.](https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Land-of-Oz.jpg)
13. It is probable that Stephen King’s connection through his many stories could build up to shape a new cinematic universe.
![cinematic universes, It is probable that Stephen King’s connection through his many stories could build up to shape a new cinematic universe.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/it-movie.jpg)
14. While the odds of a Disney Princess Universe are highly likely, it hasn’t happened yet.
![While the odds of a Disney Princess Universe are highly likely, it hasn’t happened yet.](https://sm.mashable.com/mashable_in/photo/default/disney-princess_x1qg.jpg)