Some of the best sci-fi films are sequels.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Some of the most popular sci-fi movie sequels are actually far better than the original films. A handful of the most well-known science fiction movie franchises developed due to the critical and commercial success of its direct sequel, which in turn cemented them as classics of the genre.
9 Terminator 2: Judgment Day Cameron outdid himself this time with his follow-up to his 1984 film The Terminator with 1991's Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Cameron updated his Terminator franchise in a similar fashion to his efforts on Aliens, focusing on flashy action and spectacle to enhance the viewing experience for the audience.
7 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes from director Rupert Wyatt was a strong reboot of a sci-fi movie series that had been left untouched since 1973's Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Serkis was formidable and convincing as Caesar, the superintelligent chimpanzee who leads a rebellion of apes in a liberation movement against humanity.
4 Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior While Mad Max: Fury Road might be the best film in the franchise, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior was also an outstanding sequel to the 1979 original. Some fans of George Miller's original trilogy would argue that Gibson is the best Max even despite Tom Hardy's great albeit stoic performance in Fury Road.