Language and communication can be difficult; let me clarify for you. My statement was hyperbolic. I'm not talking about literally going to their little book club or questioning them at every single moment in every single conversation, I'm only saying that we should take every sensical opportunity to call them on their bullshit,
The de-normalization of basing one's actions and behavior on the collective teachings, regardless of source, called a "religion", without following logic and the scientific method is what needs to occur. We can only make that happen if more engagement occurs.
For which there clearly has been. Some people made the various sequels because they had a story to tell, some because there is an audience that wants more from the IP, some because they wanted a chance to take part in such a project, some because they saw them as an opportunity to share their particular craft.
Movie making is a massive group effort. I can assure you that there is not a single movie where the sole reason it gets made is for money. In fact, most of them go into the project thinking it'll be a losing prospect from an accounting point of view.