Why did the movie sequel stop by the bank first?

It wanted to build a little interest before the next installment.

Did You Know?

"Interest" is a double meaning here — banks pay interest on money, while sequels try to build audience interest. Fun fact: the highest-grossing sequel of all time is Avengers: Endgame, and Hollywood now relies on franchises for over 80% of its top box office earners each year.