Movie sequels are cinematic counterparts when it comes to movie series. Becoming defining features of the film industry. Here is a list of twelve movie sequels that are better than the original movies.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) and his team join in with a CIA assassin by the name of August Walker (Henry Cavill). Together, they try to prevent disaster when weapons for a nuclear attack go missing. With a mission to find them before they get into the hands of their enemies.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Max Rockatansky (played by Tom Hardy) is a solo wanderer in an apocalyptic world where resources are scarce. After being captured by a warlord named Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), Max is caught in the middle of a chase involving the rebellious Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron).
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel Alliance’s victory against the Death Star. The Galactic Empire strikes back with a vengeance. Causing the rebels to retreat to the planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and his friends go on separate paths.
Logan (2017)
Mutants are on the brink of extinction, Logan, an aging and weary Wolverine’s healing abilities are waning. While caring for Professor Charles Xavier (played by Patrick Stewart) he attempts to live a quiet life. However, a young Laura (Dafne Keen) comes along entering his life. Bringing her secrets with her.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
A teenager by the name of Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) develops strange powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway. Turning him into Spider-Man. Only after he meets Peter Parker does he realize there are others who share his newfound talents.
Aliens (1986)
After fifty-seven years, Lt. Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is discovered by a space salvage team. After arrival, the marines can only find one survivor. A nine-year-old little girl named Newt (Charrie Henn).
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
The continuing quest of Frodo (played by Elija Wood) and the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring. Frodo along with Sam (Sean Astin) discover they are being followed.
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Still in recovery from injuries done to him after a mob attack against him and his creation. Dr. Frankenstein (played by Colin Clive) with his former mentor Dr Pretorius (Ernest Thesiger) continue his experiments to create new life while the Monster (Boris Karloff) is still on the run.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
The Simian Flu has wiped out most of the world’s homosapians. Ten years later, chimpanzee Caesar (played by Andy Serkis) and his followers have created a thriving colony outside of what used to be San Fancisco. Meanwhile, a small group of human survivors come forward, forcing Caesar to decide between protecting his people or reestablishing a relationship with the remaining humans.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Officer K (played by Ryan Gosling) is a new blade runner for the Log Angeles Police Department. He soon unearths a long-buried secret, one with the potential to throw what’s left of society into chaos.
The Color of Money (1986)
A former pool hustler known as “Fast Eddie” Felson (played by Paul Newman) has decided he wants to return to the game. Except this time, he will be doing so by taking on a pupil. Meeting the talented Vincent Lauria (Tom Cruise) and proposing a partnership.
The Dark Knight (2008)
Batman (played by Christian Bale) has held a tight grip on the criminal activity that takes place in Gotham City thanks to the help of his friends Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart). However, this doesn’t last as a young criminal calling himself the Joker (Heath Ledger) throws the town into uproar.
