Sequels & Prequels

Major Cameos In 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', Ranked
Major cameos in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', ranked by fans: Marc Jacobs, Naomi Campbell, and Ciara currently top the list.

16 Horror Legacy Sequels Worth The Wait
The horror community loves its sequels, with beloved franchises releasing new entries every couple of years. However, some sequels take decades to develop. We're happy to see these legacy sequels finally come to fruition.

The Most Clever Movie Sequel Names, Ranked
Over 3,000 fans voted on 60+ items for Most Clever Movie Sequel Names, Ranked. The top 3 are Zombieland: Double Tap, 28 Weeks Later, and Aliens.

24 Best Animated Sequels, Ranked
Fans have voted: the top 3 animated sequels are Shrek 2, Toy Story 2, and How to Train Your Dragon 2, based on over 100 votes for the 24 Best Animated Sequels Of All Time.

Throwaway Characters Who Made An Unexpected Comeback In Sequels
Over 300 fans voted on 10+ characters in 'Throwaway Characters Who Made An Unexpected Comeback In Sequels'. The current top 3 are Silent Bob from 'Clerks', Dr. Henry Wu in 'Jurassic World', and Marcus Brody in 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'.

Why Actors Didn't Return for Legacy Sequels
Over 900 film and TV viewers voted on why actors didn't return for legacy sequels. The top 3 include Laurence Fishburne, not asked back for 'The Matrix Resurrections', possibly due to the franchise's online video game, and Hugo Weaving.

15 Supporting Franchise Characters We Wish Were Around Longer
Over 100 fans voted on their favorite supporting franchise characters. The current top 3 are Marcus from 'John Wick', Henry Jones Sr. from 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', and Cpl. Dwayne Hicks from 'Aliens'.

Small But Interesting Details From Bad Action Sequels
Bad action movies have a unique appeal, and these sequels are no exception. Redditors have uncovered some small yet interesting details in these sequels that might just be worth a rewatch.

12 Actors Kicked Out of Sequels
Landing a franchise movie deal is a dream come true for most actors. After the first film's success, they can negotiate higher salaries and more publicity for sequels. Franchises launch up-and-coming artists into household names. However, when they're on the verge of locking in a lucrative deal, some actors get kicked out.

29 Memes For 'Star Wars' Fans Who Believe The Prequels Are Totally Underrated
The conversation about 'Star Wars' prequels is shifting. Fans of Episodes 1, 2, and 3 are growing in numbers, and so are their memes. Here are some favorites from r/prequelmemes.

Sequels That Bombed
Over 900 filmgoers voted on 10+ films for 'Sequels That Were Bummers And Negated The First Movie'. The top 3 are 'Highlander II: The Quickening', where they reveal the characters were aliens all along, 'Speed 2: Cruise Control', which shows Jack and Annie broken up between movies, and 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation'.

12 Times The Hero Becomes The Mentor In A Sequel
Over 200 fans voted on '12 Times The Hero Becomes The Mentor In A Sequel'. The top 3 are Tony Stark in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', Rocky Balboa in 'Creed', and LT Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell in 'Top Gun: Maverick'.

14 Times Classic Comedies Got Sequels And Audiences Said No
Over 1,000 filmgoers voted on classic comedies with unwanted sequels. The top 3: Son of the Mask, Caddyshack II, and Zoolander 2.

17 Sequels Worth The Wait
Over 1,000 fans voted on 17 long-awaited sequels, deeming the top 3 as Toy Story 3, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Incredibles 2 as totally worth the wait.

The Most WTF Sequels Ever Made
Over 200 filmgoers voted on 20+ films for Most WTF Sequels Ever Made. The current top 3 are Return to Oz, Jason X, and Howling II: Your Sister Is a Werewolf.

12 Sequels That Start Right After The Last Movie Ended
Over 100 filmgoers voted on 12 sequels that pick up where the last movie left off. The current top 3 includes 'The Karate Kid Part II', which starts with a fight between Miyagi and Kreese outside the karate tournament, and 'Back to the Future Part II', which begins with Doc taking Marty and Jennie on a new adventure.

17 Inexplicable Movie Sequels We've All Agreed To Pretend Never Happened
Over 2,000 filmgoers voted on the 17 Inexplicable Movie Sequels We've All Agreed To Pretend Never Happened, with Son of the Mask, S. Darko, and The Jesus Rolls currently topping the list.

16 Lazy Sequels That Were Just Remakes
Over 200 filmgoers voted on 16 lazy sequels that were really just remakes. The current top 3 are Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Teen Wolf Too, and Blair Witch.

12 Comedy Sequels Better Than The Originals
Over 5,000 filmgoers voted on 12 comedy sequels that might surpass the originals. The current top 3 are National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and Addams Family Values.

Action Movie Sequels Better Than The Originals
Over 200 filmgoers voted on Action Movie Sequels That Are Better Than The Originals, with The Dark Knight, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Spider-Man 2 currently topping the list.