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It ultimately raised over $5.7 million from more than 91,000 backers, making it one of the most successful film crowdfunding projects at the time. Plot & Setting

She returns to Neptune when her ex-boyfriend, Logan Echolls , is accused of murdering his pop-star girlfriend.

The film's success proved there was still a massive audience for the characters, which eventually led to more content: Movie review: “Veronica Mars” (2014) - darkadaptedeye Veronica Mars(2014)

The 2014 film is a neo-noir mystery drama that served as a direct continuation of the cult television series that aired from 2004 to 2007. Set ten years after the show’s original finale, the film follows Veronica as she is drawn back to her hometown of Neptune, California, just as she is on the verge of starting a high-stakes legal career in New York City. The Landmark Crowdfunding Campaign

The campaign reached its $2 million goal in just a few hours. It ultimately raised over $5

The investigation coincides with her 10-year high school reunion, allowing for the return of almost every major character from the original series, including Wallace Fennel, Mac, and Weevil. Legacy & Evolution

Veronica has graduated from Columbia Law School and is interviewing for a job at a prestigious firm. Set ten years after the show’s original finale,

The film is most notable for its historic path to production. After being canceled by The CW due to low ratings in 2007, the project was "willed into existence" by an extraordinary launched by star Kristen Bell and creator Rob Thomas in March 2013.