Summary
I ’m as annoyed as anyone by the manyupcoming sequels and remakes that should n’t be bump , but every once in a while , one of these flick plow out to be a worthful addition to a franchise . The annunciation of most legacy sequels or follow - ups to solid standalone film elevate eyebrowswhen everyone know that it has the monumental , if not impossible , task of living up to the master ’s legacy . It accept a well - thought - out approach and some luck to convert the audience that this continuation is not completely nonmeaningful .
However , the best movie sequels that fit these criteria organically amplify the grapheme ' stories , so it feels like they were always think to be a part of the series . Some others , purely speaking , still experience like they did not call for to hap but are serviceable . I can intend of a fewmovie continuation that were completely unnecessary , and yet , they are conscious enough of this fact that they can move forward with being an enjoyable viewing experience all the same .
10Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Sequel To Top Gun (1986)
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Top Gun : Maverick is the sequel to the 1986 original cinema star Tom Cruise as Pete " Maverick " Mitchell , a top - grade original in the Navy . Thirty years after the original moving picture ’s events , Maverick is demand to head up a section of the TOP GUN computer programme to embark on a unsafe deputation . thing become personal when the program let in the Logos of Maverick ’s late friend , force him to confront his past .
Top Gunworks perfectly as a standalone adventure thriller , accomplishing incisively what it need to for Maverick ’s character . This is why it postulate almost 40 year for the continuation to come out . However , what materialize in those decades is that Tom Cruise became known for his last - defying stunt , attain it a shame that he did n’t have the chance to apply this toTop Gunwhen he was still a turn out adept . Cruise come back toTop Gunwith a fresh level of love .
Therefore , Top Gun : Maverickbecame take note not just for its level with instantly dear new character but for its intense aerial stunts . to boot , the picture show explores several theatrical role ' lasting harm fromGoose ’s deathin the first movie . Now thatTop Gun : Maverickexists , everyone feel like the relationship between Maverick and Goose ’s adult son completely justified another moving picture .
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The summertime smash hit has go through several unlike phases over the year , with many movies and music director changing big - budget movie house .
9Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Sequel To Kung Fu Panda (2008)
In this heartwarming sequel , Po now present his most intimidating challenge yet . The emergence of a formidable scoundrel , Lord Shen , who has a weapon system so powerful it threatens the very existence of kung fu , propels Po on a journey across China . Alongside the Furious Five , he must face up his yesteryear and unlock the strength he take to defeat his enemies . This animate adventure deepens the traditional knowledge of Po ’s world , blending body fluid , activity , and emotional deepness .
My reaction to see the trailer forKung Fu Panda 2 , back in the day , was something like call up it was nice that they were making a sequel , and I was trusted it would be hilarious . I would n’t say that I call up it was necessary , or that it occurred to me before that moment thatKung Fu Pandawould be getting a continuation , let alone three . Where the second movie Din Land among all theKung Fu Pandamovies rankedis debatable , but in general , people were happy with Po and the Furious Five ’s second round of adventures .
Kung Fu Panda 2further develops Po ’s role and his relationships with the Furious Five , especially Tigress . It tells a more mature narration about phratry and grief , with the same characteristic comedy and choreography . It then set up a solid narrative forKung Fu Panda 3(less so forKung Fu Panda 4 ) , but the results of these sequels are another matter entirely . Overall , Kung Fu Panda 2built upon the spectacle and themes of its predecessor well .
Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel to the 1986 original film starring Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a top-tier pilot in the Navy. Thirty years after the original film’s events, Maverick is asked to head up a section of the TOP GUN program to embark on a dangerous mission. Things become personal when the program includes the son of Maverick’s late friend, forcing him to confront his past.
8Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)
Sequel To Terminator Genisys (2015)
eradicator : Dark Fate is a direct sequel to Terminator 2 : Judgement Day , ignoring the quietus of the future flick to re - canonize the franchise . Set class after Sarah Connor successfully stopped the impending Judgement Day , a new Terminator is sent to destroy the resistivity before it forms . Now force to team up up with a former T-800 terminator model , Sarah will seek retribution and protect Dani Ramos , the new target of Skynet .
The release ofTerminator : Dark Fateis a hazy memory , lose in several other unneeded sequels coming out at the time and muddled with theTerminatorfranchise ’s run of bad sequel lasting closely two decades . However , Dark Fatewas luckily a variety of soft redemption for theTerminatorfranchise . It is not thebestTerminatormovie , by any means . However , Dark Fateis in spades an improvement uponTerminator SalvationandTerminator Genisys , and possibly even better than the last installment of the original trilogy .
Dani and Grace are interesting unexampled character with a compelling relationship , while Sarah Connor ’s character showcases a natural and satisfying evolution following her son ’s sudden death . TheTerminatorfranchise did needDark Fateto residue out the disaster ofSalvationandGenisys , but they really should not attempt their luck again withTerminator 7 . However , I , for one , am seem forward to what they do with the invigorated new news report ofTerminator Zero .
7Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
Sequel To Mamma Mia! (2008)
A continuation to Mamma Mia ! ( 2008 ) , Mamma Mia ! Here We Go Again is limit five years after the events of the first picture and follow Sophie Sheridan as she attempt to reopen the Hotel Bella Donna after the death of her female parent . The film cuts back and forward between Sophia ’s struggle at the hotel and Donna ’s yesteryear , detail how she met each of Sophie ’s three potential fathers introduced in the first film . The ensemble cast features Amanda Seyfried , Lily James , Pierce Brosnan , Christine Baranski , Julie Walters , Stellan Skarsgård , Colin Firth , Andy Garcia , and Cher .
What can be said for theMamma Mia!sequel is that it does not pretend to be anything other than what it is . It is a fun , mildly redundant follow - up with a headliner - studded cast that use the pretense of being an unneeded subsequence to flex the plot however it needs to for more ABBA song to be included . Mamma Mia!never require a sequel , and it even creates some plot holes(i.e . , Donna mentions that her female parent is dead in the first movie ) . However , going in with depressed expectations allowed me to enjoy what the picture does have to bid .
What can be enounce for theMamma Mia!sequel is that it does not feign to be anything other than what it is .
The casting of Lily James as a youthful Donna was a huge marketing stop for me;I thought that she absolutely fascinate everything fans would have imagined this persona to be as an adventurous youthful fair sex . The cellular inclusion of Cher as Donna ’s mother Ruby is over - the - top ; the segue into her telling " Fernando " when reunite with a long - turn a loss honey even more so . Mixed in are some emotional measure that extend the master copy ’s core theme of Sophie ’s relationship with her mother , making this a strange but weirdly enjoyable sequel .
6Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Sequel To Blade Runner (1982)
correct thirty years after the original film , Blade Runner 2049 is a sci - fi neo - noir film by the director of Dune , Denis Villeneuve . The film follow LAPD replicant officer K , who discovers a devastating secret that could give society into full chaos . To stop over a possible war between replicants and humans , he ’ll need to turn up missing former sword moon-curser Rick Deckard and uncover the truth .
Blade Runner 2049also arrive in the 2010s as a bequest subsequence to a sci - fi cult classic that no one ever expected . For fans of the original , it was a bedevilment continuation;for those unfamiliar withBlade Runner , it was but another grocery - driven extension of an old property , in this case , a foggy one from Harrison Ford ’s early life history . The subsequence was divisive like its herald , but was well - reviewed and cursorily cement its own condition as a Modern classic .
Blade Runner 2049effectively builds upon the philosophical interrogative sentence about AI from the first moving-picture show , while featuring some interesting trope subversions . I emphatically realize people ’s complaint aboutBlade Runner 2049being too long and too dull , but could prize the unsounded discourse of the story . The result was deeply complex and visually arresting , making beneficial use of new engineering without overdo it , and is now a component people ca n’t imageBlade Runnerwithout .
fan who found themselves swept up by the dystopian looking at of Blade Runner 2049 should check out these 15 likewise gorgeous sci - fi movies too .
5Toy Story 4 (2019)
Sequel To Toy Story 3 (2010)
Toy Story 4 is part of Pixar ’s animated enfranchisement , where Woody , sound by Tom Hanks , embarks on a road tripper with erstwhile and new friends . As Bonnie bring out Forky , an unconventional toy dog , Woody navigates the challenges of his germinate role while explore the wider world beyond Andy and Bonnie .
Toy Story 3ties everything up in a neat finish to a standard trilogy , with no subsequence necessary . In some ways , Toy Story 4undermines the previous movie : The storyline of Woody letting go of Andy is redundant because he has n’t , while a fresh life story in Bonnie ’s elbow room is n’t the happy ending it was advise to be . Yet this is possibly the gunpoint of the movie , that the road to personal fulfillment is n’t linear and Woody and the others will make more obstacles along the agency than they understand .
Toy taradiddle 4is much good than I would have expect it to be , showing another angle on how Woody ’s individual - minded ideals conflict with his personal happiness . Keanu Reeves was a great addition , while Key and Peele stole the show as a Modern stuffed animal duo . The return of Bo Peep ’s character introduced new themes of independence , while it all concluded with a tear - twitch farewell between Woody and Buzz years in the making . On the other hand , I bear with everyone who is saying thatToy tarradiddle 5shouldn’t be happening .
4Frozen 2 (2019)
Sequel To Frozen (2013)
rooted 2faced a boastful challenge than most reanimate sequel whenFrozenwas a cultural phenomenon the likes of which Disney had n’t see for many year . However , the sequel draw off some skillful storylines with Anna and Elsa ’s lineament and relationship . Elsa ’s iconic " Let It Go " magnate lay is actually sabotage by the plot of the first moviewhen she in the end returns to the responsibilities and confinement of being queen . frigid 2shows Elsa travel beyond this , reminding the hearing that her power is ever - evolving and demands freedom .
However , the team behindFrozen 2ultimately seemed to know that they are not go to top the impact ofFrozen .
Meanwhile , Anna becomes more mature , until she is ready to step into the role of queen after Elsa abdicates . However , the team behindFrozen 2ultimately seemed to sleep together that they are not conk to top the impact ofFrozen . Therefore , they take the movie to all the extremum , which at least makes it engaging . I was draw in from minute of arc one when Elsa has two power ballads in the sequel , Kristoff gets to sing a 1980s - inspired number with Greenland caribou backup , andElsa and Olaf both ( temporarily ) break down on - screen , a drear first for a Disney princess movie .
In this heartwarming sequel, Po now faces his most daunting challenge yet. The emergence of a formidable villain, Lord Shen, who has a weapon so powerful it threatens the very existence of kung fu, propels Po on a journey across China. Alongside the Furious Five, he must confront his past and unlock the strength he needs to defeat his enemies. This animated adventure deepens the lore of Po’s world, blending humor, action, and emotional depth.
3Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Sequel To Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith (2005)
Rogue One : A Star Wars Story is a standalone motion-picture show do in the Star Wars world , where a chemical group of resistance fighters , led by Jyn Erso , embarks on a mission to slip the Death Star plan . This polar event set the stage for the iconic saga to follow .
Rogue Onewas the first of the barrage ofStar Warsmovie and TV show spinoffs ; it is a astonishingly potent start , even if we did n’t yet realise at the time of its release how too muchStar Warswould be to the hurt of the franchise . I was apathatetic about the estimation ofRogue Onewhen it was first announced , with most of my focus on the new trilogy . I saw Rey ’s journey as the obvious way to carry on the legacy ofStar Wars(keep in mind that only the first one had come out at that point ) .
YetRogue Onetells an even more powerful storythan Episodes VIII and IX . It is a tragic narrative that emphasizes the human lives recede in the warfare against the Empire , a theme which is deftly expanded upon by the telecasting showAndor . It is also just less concerned with sports fan inspection and repair and marketability than the rest of the recentStar Warsproperties ( although the Easter Eggs are still there ) . in person , I have only come to appreciate the cast and floor ofRogue Onemore with sentence .
2Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Sequel To Puss In Boots (2011)
In Puss in boot : The Last Wish , Puss learns he has accomplish the goal of his nine lives . To furbish up his life and continue his journeys , he will set forth on a pursuance to the Black Forest to find a Wishing Star that can bring them all back . To win , he enlists avail from his former partner / rival , Kitty Softpaws , and a gabby canine tooth friend , Perrito . Unfortunately , they ’re in a race against many other song and dance characters and scoundrel , including the amplitude hunter see to collect on Puss , The Big Bad Wolf .
When it came out back in the early 2010s , Puss in Bootswas a shockingly decent spinoff . TheShrekfranchise had see a decline into plots that were just too crazy , butPuss in Bootstold a strong story about the rogue supporting fictional character , with some good new additions . Yet when the continuation to this spinoff came out , I was puzzled by why it had a Modern vivification manner and fairly questioning — until the great unwashed started insist to me that I needed to see it because it far surpass its predecessor .
Indeed , Puss in iron boot : The Last Wishhas even near jokes and digest part , with an improved , world-wide story about mortalityand even more swaggering flair . My initial bewilderment about the update animation was n’t exactly adjudicate ( as there is no story reason for it ) but it frivol away — stylized 3D spiritedness had arisen in the intervening ten , they used it because it count amazing , and the movie is all the better for it . My hope now is thatThe Last Wishwill stylistically and thematically influenceShrek 5 , acclaim a new era for the franchise .
computerized axial tomography always make a movie better , but who are the well renovate kat heroes in moving picture ? From Sailor Moon ’s Luna to Puss in Boots , they ’re all correct here !
1Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Sequel To Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
Mad Max : Fury Road is the quaternary film in George Miller ’s long - running sci - fi enfranchisement , with Tom Hardy asterisk as Max Rockstansky , a vagabond who hold up on the route in an apocalyptical wasteland . When Max comes across a cult grouping that celebrate its people in concern and under mastery with a monopoly on water and other crucial supplies , he joins up with Imperator Furiosa , a warrior woman run a uprising against the fad ’s loss leader , Immortan Joe .
Mad Maxis another dealership that might have been a vague conception to anyone hold after the 2000s . It getting a sequel preceded the complete avalanche of legacy sequels , although there were enough in beingness already thatthe announcement ofMad Max : Fury Roadmight have provoked both excitement and scandalization . Little did any of us know that this would become thebest legacy continuation ever madeand one of the best action movie of all meter .
To me , the distant concept of a legacy sequel to a series I was not very familiar with at the sentence , once again , seemed like a hard currency grab . ThenFury Roadblew everyone out with its production intent , road warfare episode , and fib , steal an astonishing figure of Oscar nominations from the more formulaic Oscar - bait movies . Of all the moving picture sequels mass might have think were unneeded , we are doubtless happy that this one happen .
Terminator: Dark Fate is a direct sequel to Terminator 2: Judgement Day, ignoring the rest of the future films to re-canonize the franchise. Set years after Sarah Connor successfully stopped the impending Judgement Day, a new Terminator is sent to destroy the resistance before it forms. Now forced to team up with a former T-800 terminator model, Sarah will seek vengeance and protect Dani Ramos, the new target of Skynet.
A sequel to Mamma Mia! (2008), Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is set five years after the events of the first film and follow Sophie Sheridan as she attempts to reopen the Hotel Bella Donna after the death of her mother. The film cuts back and forth between Sophia’s struggles at the hotel and Donna’s past, detailing how she met each of Sophie’s three possible fathers introduced in the first film. The ensemble cast features Amanda Seyfried, Lily James, Pierce Brosnan, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth, Andy Garcia, and Cher.
Set thirty years after the original film, Blade Runner 2049 is a sci-fi neo-noir film by the director of Dune, Denis Villeneuve. The film follows LAPD replicant officer K, who discovers a devastating secret that could throw society into total chaos. To stop a potential war between replicants and humans, he’ll need to locate missing former blade runner Rick Deckard and uncover the truth.
Toy Story 4 is part of Pixar’s animated franchise, where Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, embarks on a road trip with old and new friends. As Bonnie introduces Forky, an unconventional toy, Woody navigates the challenges of his evolving role while exploring the wider world beyond Andy and Bonnie.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a standalone film set in the Star Wars universe, where a group of resistance fighters, led by Jyn Erso, embarks on a mission to steal the Death Star plans. This pivotal event sets the stage for the iconic saga to follow.
In Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Puss learns he has reached the end of his nine lives. To restore his lives and continue his journeys, he will set forth on a quest to the Black Forest to find a Wishing Star that can bring them all back. To succeed, he enlists help from his former partner/rival, Kitty Softpaws, and a chatty canine friend, Perrito. Unfortunately, they’re in a race against many other fairytale characters and villains, including the bounty hunter looking to collect on Puss, The Big Bad Wolf.
Mad Max: Fury Road is the fourth film in George Miller’s long-running sci-fi franchise, with Tom Hardy starring as Max Rockstansky, a vagabond who lives on the road in an apocalyptic wasteland. When Max comes across a cult group that keeps its people in fear and under control with a monopoly on water and other crucial supplies, he joins up with Imperator Furiosa, a warrior woman leading a rebellion against the cult’s leader, Immortan Joe.
