Dirty Dancing (franchise)

Dirty Dancing
Official franchise logo
Based onDirty Dancing
by Eleanor Bergstein
Distributed byLions Gate Entertainment[1]
Release date
1987–present
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30,000,000 (Total of 2 films)
Box office$242,263,364 (Total of 2 films)

The Dirty Dancing franchise consists of American dance-romance installments, including two theatrical films, one television series adaptation, one made-for-TV musical remake movie, five reality competition television shows, and various additional multi-media. Based on an original story by Eleanor Bergstein, the plot centers around young women from past decades who are introduced to dancing by experienced males, with the pair becoming romantically involved.

The original movie initially had mixed critical reception,[2][3][4] despite being a box office success and earning the studios a profit.[5] It has been regarded with positivity over the years from modern analysis, earning its cult status.[6][7][8] The 2004 prequel movie in contrast received mostly negative reviews from critics,[9][10][11] and earned a fraction of its predecessor's income.[12] Similarly, the 2017 television adaptation reviewed negative reviews which compared it as inferior to the theatrical release.[13][14] The various additional media releases have achieved mild successes, with meager critical reception.[15][16][17][18]

The franchise will continue with a legacy sequel film in development, and scheduled for theatrical release in 2025.[19]

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  6. ^ Beghin, Claire (May 12, 2020). "Dirty Dancing: 6 things you didn't know about the cult film". Vogue France. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  7. ^ Norton, Thomas (August 24, 2012). "Dirty Dancing: would you put this baby in the corner?". The Guardian. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  8. ^ Lynskey, Dorian (May 13, 2016). "Dirty Dancing: why can't you put Baby in the corner?". Empire. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
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  19. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 15, 2022). "'Dirty Dancing' Sequel Sets 2024 Release; 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' Heads To Pre-Summer 2023". Deadline. Retrieved June 25, 2022.