The Cultural Sensation That Never Got a Promised Sequel Is a Streaming Hit

More than half a decade since its release, Crazy Rich Asians hasn't yet gotten the sequels that were green-lit immediately after its blockbuster theatrical run. The movie marked the end of an era for romantic comedies, until Anyone But You revived the genre a couple of years ago. It remains the highest-grossing Hollywood hit to feature a predominantly Asian cast. For it to not have had the follow-ups that are right there for the taking — the source novel inspired two sequels of its own — is baffling. However, the film remains as popular as ever, as evidenced by its recent success on home video.