Some blockbuster Hollywood movies are now designed principally to make viewers feel they have to see the prequels or sequels. They don't need to have a meaningful plot any more, and they don't need to please the audience, only convince them to see other movies.

We can change this: don't watch a movie unless you think it is likely to be good (by whatever criterion of goodness you use). Otherwise, you know in advance that you're wasting your time (as well as your money). Don't be a sheeple and watch crap just because your friends are in the habit of settling for that.

If you use this opportunity to practice refusing to follow the crowd, eventually you will get good at that, and you can apply it to other things too.