Genre in Focus: Why Westerns Are Making a Major Comeback in Film & TV

Westerns have long been a cornerstone of cinematic storytelling. From sweeping desert landscapes to stories of justice, survival, and moral reckoning, the genre helped shape how filmmakers approach narrative structure, character development, and visual language.

In this latest edition of Genre in Focus, we’re exploring Westerns, what makes them iconic, why their mythology continues to resonate, and how modern storytellers are reinventing the genre for contemporary audiences.