Sam Mendes's HBO superhero satire series The Franchise has been cancelled after just one season. The show, which aired in November 2024, followed the crew of a franchise movie attempting to make their mark in an chaotic cinematic world, with Himesh Patel leading the cast.

The series, which counted 'Veep' creator Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes as producers, debuted last October. HBO has canceled The Franchise, its series that parodied superhero movie franchises, after one season.

"The Franchise," the satirical comedy series about the making of a superhero movie, will not be returning for a second season on HBO.

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- HBO has canceled its filmmaking comedy, The Franchise, after one season. "We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the tremendously talented team behind The Franchise, especially Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and this hilarious ensemble of actors," the cable network said Friday.

HBO has opted not to proceed with a second season of The Franchise, its superhero movie satire from Jon Brown, Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci.

HBO has swung the axe on a “hilarious” new show after just one season. It has been announced that the cable network has called time on The Franchise, a satirical show about the production of a superhero movie series.