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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Sequel, Prequel, Limited Series, or All-Black Remake

Close Encounters of the Third Kind The Rewatchables

A prestige sequel about returned abductees is pitched while the original remains effectively untouchable.

In the discussion (3)
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  • A prestige series is proposed about returned abductees adjusting to families that aged without them.
  • Roy's eventual return is proposed as a first-season ending.
  • The panel notes Spielberg considered but rejected sequel opportunities despite making other sequels.