HBO has decided not to renew The Franchise, the superhero movie satire from creator Jon Brown and executive producers Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci, for a second season.

“We’re incredibly thankful for the chance to collaborate with the brilliant team behind The Franchise, including Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and the phenomenal cast,” HBO said in a statement to Deadline. “While the show won’t continue, we eagerly anticipate working with them again.”

The cancellation comes shortly after the series wrapped its first season on November 24. Despite positive reviews, The Franchise struggled to capture widespread attention and failed to break into Nielsen’s Top 10 streaming charts.

Iannucci, known for his work on HBO’s acclaimed Veep and Avenue 5, remains a valued creative partner for the network.

The eight-episode debut season of The Franchise offered a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the chaotic, unpredictable world of franchise filmmaking. The series followed the crew of a struggling superhero movie as they navigated the unpredictable terrain of a sprawling cinematic universe.

The show featured a strong ensemble cast led by Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, and Isaac Powell, with recurring roles from Richard E Grant and Daniel Brühl.

Brown executive produced alongside Iannucci (through Dundee Productions) and Mendes (via Neal Street Productions). Mendes, who initially developed the concept, also directed the pilot. Neal Street’s Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown, and Julie Pastor served as additional executive producers.