This. Especially the Gavan vs. Dekaranger example, as those two movies were great standalone titles that are PROPERLY building- Marvel-style- to something bigger. But with a Rider focus, of course. That said, here's hoping they don't just abandon bigger movie releases altogether though. I don't think any of us really want that. =/ Hopefully the box office success for FINAL will keep them in that game, but also inspire them to put a little more effort in to the writing.

I don't think removing spring movies means a gradual decrease in theatrical releases or anything. The Summer films for both franchises still perform fairly well on their first week. When it comes to the spring crossovers, I think it's more they're ending them cause even they realized that you can only tell the same story so many times.

SHT - Riders vs Sentai

SHTZ - Riders & Sentai vs Metal Heroes

KRT - Riders vs Riders

KRTGP - Riders vs Riders

CSHT - Riders & Sentai vs Riders & Sentai

You can tell Chou was rushed since it touched a bunch of plots and didn't flesh out any of them much. That's a good sign that there's major fatigue.

It's either that or Shocker/some random evil organization fucks with the thime line. It feels like those are the only plots Toei knows how to write.

Which brings into question, I'm sure we all can't wait for Space Squad 2. I just want Blue Beet & B-Fighter Kabuto to be on the team.

There's always the Kabutack Christmas special for that:
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