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The Citizen Kane Cinematic Universe: A Comprehensive Franchise Blueprint
Phase One: The Foundational Trilogy
Citizen Kane: Origins (2025)
A young heir, Charles Foster Kane, inherits his family's wealth while learning the newspaper trade
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from a seasoned mentor who imparts the lesson that while the pen wields power, money overshadows both.
This gritty coming-of-age narrative examines the death of idealism in the boardrooms of modern industry. Kane: Rosebud Rising (2026)
A prequel that was never anticipated yet is destined to be seen by all.
Witness the touching saga of a humble wooden sled that travels from assembly line production to a cherished childhood keepsake and ultimately becomes an emblematic plot device.
The Xanadu Protocols (2026)
Kane’s mansion transforms into its own character as the exploration of grandiose architectural obsession unfolds.
This supernatural thriller, where the estate literally consumes the souls of its dwellers, blends elements of haunting horror, design critique, and cutting commentary on late-stage capitalism.
Phase Two: The Expansion
Susan Alexander: A Star is Scorned (2027)
Long after Kane’s reign, a modern reckoning emerges through Susan Alexander’s retelling of her life, set against a backdrop of contemporary ideals.
This reflective piece delves into power dynamics, the nature of art, and asks whether talent can be engineered solely by financial muscle—while promising both critical acclaim and fervent online debates.
Bernstein’s War (2027)
Unveiling Mr. Bernstein’s obscure past as a profiteer during the First World War, this morally intricate war epic scrutinizes those who profit from conflict.
It’s a study of loyalty’s corruption, examining how even the most virtuous figures can be seduced by the allure of power.
The Jedediah Leland Chronicles (2028)
This limited three-part series follows Kane’s former closest confidant as he grapples with the ethical compromises inherent in a friendship with a tyrant.
It’s part character study, part denunciation of enabling behavior, and part look into the unexpected transformation of a college peer into a powerful magnate.
Phase Three: The Reckoning
Kane Industries: Hostile Takeover (2028)
Set in the contemporary era, Kane’s media empire is under siege by a tech titan who casts Kane as a naive idealist.
This fierce satire skewers the modern moguls who weaponize nostalgia, featuring a villain who literally streams every moment of his life under the guise of openness.
Mank: The Revenge (2029)
Herman Mankiewicz returns from the grave to haunt today’s Hollywood scriptwriters who reimagined the Kane saga.
This supernatural comedy tackles intellectual property disputes that defy even death, featuring cameo appearances by a host of posthumous writers whose legacies continue to spark controversy.
The Thompson Tapes (2029)
A tenacious reporter, investigating Kane’s life, uncovers that manipulation by forces even mightier than Kane has always been at play.