10 Sci-Fi Sequels That Are Better Than the Original

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The art of a good sequel is hard enough, particularly when it comes to the sci-fi genre. A great sci-fi sequel that lives up to its predecessor not only expands on the original's world and characters but adds more depth and complexity to its narrative. What's even rarer is a sci-fi sequel that's better than its predecessor. Still, when this phenomenon does occur, it's an absolute delight for fans of the genre.

Revenge of the Sith is many fans' absolute favorite Star Wars film. Rousing, layered, and unashamedly dark compared to other movies in the franchise, it remains a tremendous pop-cultural phenomenon with one of the most quotable screenplays of the 21st century. It has plenty of the George Lucas-isms that annoy those who don't love the prequel trilogy, but many of those idiosyncrasies worked in Revenge of the Sith's favor rather than against it.

8 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior' Directed by George Miller The original Mad Max is a legend of shoestring-budget filmmaking and the film that put Australia's film industry on the map. Two years later, George Miller released a sequel, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, which is usually considered one of the best movie sequels ever.

Release Date March 3, 2017 Cast Hugh Jackman , Patrick Stewart , Richard E. Grant Runtime 137 minutes Writers Scott Frank , James Mangold , Michael Green 6 'War for the Planet of the Apes' Directed by Matt Reeves The original Planet of the Apes is one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time, and it spawned one of the most prolific franchises the genre has ever seen .

4 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse took the world by storm in 2018, so the expectations for its sequel were massive. Thankfully, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse didn't just meet these expectations; it exceeded them.

With adrenaline-pumping action scenes, a horrifying antagonist, and jaw-dropping VFX that left an indelible mark on the industry, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a masterclass in how to make a proper sci-fi action sequel. As incredible as the original The Terminator is, the sequel is more technologically advanced, has much more charm and personality, and the added strength of the incredibly entertaining dynamic between the T-800, John, and Sarah.

 

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