Universal attempted a Dark Universe centered on classic monsters. That initiative failed because it relied on rehashing outdated gothic properties without a unifying concept or tone. Audiences rejected it.

There is an alternative. Ghost Dad represents an untapped intellectual property that can anchor a new supernatural cinematic universe. Its premise—an ordinary figure forced into extraordinary circumstances by death—offers a framework that can expand logically into multiple narratives. Unlike vampires or mummies, the ghost archetype has no cultural expiration date.

A Ghost-centered universe could integrate diverse genres: horror, family drama, satire, and psychological thriller. By grounding the shared universe in a contemporary ghost mythology, Universal has the opportunity to differentiate from superhero franchises and failed monster revivals.

This petition calls for Universal to reassess its cinematic strategy and commit to developing a new Dark Cinematic Universe with Ghost Dad as the starting point.