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\"\"\"\"15 Movies That Deserve a Sequel\u2014And Why Hollywood Needs to Make Them Now.<\/span><\/p>\n

It finally happened. Spaceballs 2<\/em> is officially on its way, proving that Hollywood never truly says goodbye\u2014it just hits the snooze button for a few decades. If this galaxy-brained sequel can defy time itself, surely there are other films begging for their long-overdue moment in the spotlight. Here\u2019s a list of movies that absolutely, unquestionably must get sequels (even if common sense says otherwise).<\/span><\/p>\n

The Iron Giant<\/strong><\/em> (1999) \u2013 The Greatest Robot Needs a Comeback<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

That ending was right there<\/em>! The Giant was reassembling, setting the perfect stage for a new adventure! Instead, we got\u2026 silence. Hollywood, let\u2019s fix that before we get another unnecessary Fast & Furious<\/em> sequel.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Nice Guys<\/strong><\/em> (2016) \u2013 Because Buddy Cop Chaos Should Never End<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling stumbling through crime scenes while barely maintaining control of their own lives? Chef\u2019s kiss.<\/em> The world needs The Nicer Guys<\/em> or The Nicest Guys<\/em>, featuring twice the fumbling, twice the questionable detective work, and probably just as much drinking. We deserve more of this neo-noir nonsense.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edge of Tomorrow<\/strong><\/em> (2014) \u2013 Live, Die, Wait for a Sequel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tom Cruise figured out time loops and alien warfare, yet somehow Hollywood can\u2019t crack the formula for a second movie? Make it make sense. Edge of Tomorrow<\/em> was actually<\/em> a clever, well-paced blockbuster, and it would be criminal not to bring it back\u2014preferably without renaming the sequel Live, Die, Repeat Again,<\/em> because even Hollywood<\/em> should have standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\" \"\"\"\" \"\"\"\"Dredd<\/span><\/strong><\/em> (2012) \u2013 Just Give Karl Urban His Franchise Already<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The world could always use more dystopian, bullet-riddled justice, especially when Karl Urban is serving it up in his best gruff, helmeted glory. Dredd<\/em> was the sleek, brutal sci-fi action film that actually<\/em> did the character justice, yet here we are, still waiting for a follow-up. At this point, Urban could film it himself and it\u2019d still be better than whatever reboot inevitably happens instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.<\/strong><\/em> (2015) \u2013 Stylish Spies Deserve More Screen Time<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This movie had everything: charm, style, Henry Cavill effortlessly existing as a suave spy. And yet, we got zero<\/strong> sequels. The world demands more well-dressed espionage, preferably with Cavill, Armie Hammer (if Hollywood ever forgives him), and Alicia Vikander outsmarting villainous masterminds while looking impossibly polished.<\/span><\/p>\n

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World<\/strong><\/em> (2003) \u2013 The High Seas Call Again<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, this one came out ages<\/em> ago, but you know what? It deserves another voyage.<\/strong> Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany played off each other brilliantly, and period naval battles haven\u2019t been this captivating since. Imagine a sequel where they face new threats, explore new waters, and continue debating philosophy while cannonballs fly past their heads.<\/span><\/p>\n

Treasure Planet<\/strong><\/em> (2002) \u2013 The Most Underrated Disney Adventure Ever<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\" \"\"\"\" \"\"\"\"Disney loves a good sequel\u2014Frozen 2<\/em>, Toy Story 12<\/em>\u2014so why does Treasure Planet<\/em> get neglected? This animated sci-fi adventure was stunning, unique, and had space pirates, yet somehow it vanished from the cultural conversation. Give us more Jim Hawkins navigating the galaxy, because no one asked for yet another<\/em> live-action remake of a talking animal movie instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alita: Battle Angel<\/strong><\/em> (2019) \u2013 The Cliffhanger Deserves Justice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

They set up a sequel, teased a bigger conflict, and then\u2026 absolutely nothing. Alita: Battle Angel<\/em> was the ambitious cyberpunk adaptation that actually worked, and yet the box office gods were unkind. But let\u2019s face it: the cult following demands resolution, and honestly, if Avatar<\/em> can get four sequels, surely Alita<\/em> deserves at least one more shot.<\/span><\/p>\n

District 9<\/strong><\/em> (2009) \u2013 Aliens Deserve Better Treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This sci-fi masterpiece ended with a giant, blinking \u201cSEQUEL SETUP\u201d sign, yet over a decade later, we still have nothing. Christopher promised to return in three years\u2014well, it\u2019s been more than three years<\/strong>, and humans are still waiting. Time to finally see what happens next in the alien struggle for justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inception<\/strong><\/em> (2010) \u2013 A Final Answer Would Be Nice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Did the top fall? Did Cobb actually escape his dream loop? No one knows, and Christopher Nolan refuses to answer. So how about a sequel where we actually get answers<\/em> instead of more mind-bending dream sequences that leave audiences questioning reality? Just saying.<\/span><\/p>\n

I Am Legend<\/strong><\/em> (2007) \u2013 Will Smith Said It\u2019s Happening, So\u2026 Where Is It?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Will Smith literally<\/em> confirmed a sequel featuring an alternate ending version, yet somehow, it\u2019s still stuck in development purgatory. Look, we\u2019re not picky\u2014we\u2019ll take anything that expands this post-apocalyptic world. Just, uh, maybe fewer gut-wrenching dog scenes this time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Atlantis: The Lost Empire<\/strong><\/em> (2001) \u2013 Because Treasure Planet Can\u2019t Be the Only Underrated Disney Movie<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Disney\u2019s animated Indiana Jones meets Jules Verne<\/em> adventure deserved more. Stunning world-building, a charismatic cast, and an actual sense of adventure\u2014not every animated film needs talking animals! Give us more expeditions into the depths of Atlantis before another Frozen<\/em> sequel inevitably happens.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rocketeer<\/strong><\/em> (1991) \u2013 We Need More Swashbuckling Heroics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A guy with a jetpack fighting Nazis in Hollywood\u2019s golden age\u2014what\u2019s not to love? This cult classic practically begs<\/em> for a sequel with modern effects. If Indiana Jones<\/em> can keep rolling well into Harrison Ford\u2019s retirement years, The Rocketeer<\/em> should absolutely make a comeback.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Big Hero 6<\/strong><\/em> (2014) \u2013 More Baymax, Less Waiting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Disney created the perfect mix of superhero action and heartfelt storytelling, then left it in the dust in favor of TV spin-offs instead of a proper sequel. We demand more big-screen Baymax wholesomeness and Hiro\u2019s tech-savvy heroics\u2014TV isn\u2019t enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Honorable Mention: Any Movie That Promised a Sequel and Never Delivered<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are too many to name (Eragon<\/em>, John Carter<\/em>, the entire Percy Jackson<\/em> saga before Disney+), but let\u2019s just say that the cinematic graveyard of unfulfilled franchise dreams is vast. Here\u2019s hoping Hollywood\u2019s sudden urge to resurrect old films spills over into the ones we actually wanted more of.<\/span><\/p>\n

-Jay Katz<\/p>\n

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