For long-suffering movie theaters, salvation always seems to be just around the corner.   In 2026, many of the biggest film franchises in history are returning to screens. It’s a squadron of high- profile spinoffs and sequels to everything from “The Avengers” (with Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans back in spandex) to “Star Wars,” with a smattering of Mario and Luigi and Buzz and Woody in between.   But since […]