In March 2018,
[112] it was revealed that
After Earth was intended to be the first installment of a new franchise. Pitched to the studio by Will Smith, the intention was to launch a multimedia franchise titled
1000 AE. Plans were originally for
After Earth to be followed by a sequel, a live action television series, an
animated television series,
webisodes,
mobisodes, a
video game,
consumer products,
theme-park attractions,
documentaries,
comics, an
educational program collaboration in partnership with
NASA,
cologne and
perfume lines, and a
social media platform. Though Smith wanted
AE to be an immersive experience for the audience, the movie ultimately was poorly received and lost money at the box office. All plans for a continuation were abandoned.
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