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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Xanadu Protocols (2026)
Kane’s mansion transforms into its own character as the exploration of grandiose architectural obsession unfolds.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It’s a study of loyalty’s corruption, examining how even the most virtuous figures can be seduced by the allure of power.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mank: The Revenge (2029)
Herman Mankiewicz returns from the grave to haunt today’s Hollywood scriptwriters who reimagined the Kane saga.

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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.

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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.

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