50 Movies That Deserve A Sequel

Watching movies is one of the greatest past times in the world! From horror to comedy, science fiction to documentaries, the film industry does an amazing job of keeping us entertained when we're bored out of our minds. It helps when the movies that we love have a part-two to their epic story, but some of them are single-filed and stand-alone. 

Did you know that Steven Spielberg was the director behind the 1988 hit movie, E.T. The Extra-terrestrial? With Universal Pictures, a group of kids comes across a random alien that presents itself as friendly and is simply wanting to go home. The beauty of this movie is that because it was related to aliens, it went on to make nearly $750 million on a budget of $10 million!

One-Eyed Willy had a stash of gold out in the world and a group of kids were bold enough to take the chance on an adventure to find it via the 1985 classic film, The Goonies. With its inception nearly 40 years ago, '80s babies were anticipating a sequel where the kids go on another adventure, but that clearly isn't happening.

Universal Pictures created a funny premise in Twins where two long-lost twins find each other in the most random way. It was interesting to see Arnold Schwarzenegger (left) and Danny DeVito (right) play opposites with one twin being big and the other one being small. The movie became an instant '80s classic.

Jack Skellington is the prime reason why Halloween and Christmas make sense together. The 1993 film depicts a lovable skeleton who goes on a journey to save Halloween by bringing the joy of Christmas to his side of town. With his decrypted lady, Sally, and his adversary, Oogie Boogie, Jack becomes successful in his mission of saving Halloween.

Director Luc Besson created a classic film with Leon: The Professional. As a professional hitman, Leon engaged in cases related to drugs and murder... and apparently the DEA had the same scheme. Leon does his best to take the agents down while rescuing a small girl whose parents were murdered by the corrupt agents.

With a star cast featuring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Kevin Spacey, it's odd that Se7en did not receive a sequel, especially when you consider the plot. A rookie detective is trained by his veteran mentor to help solve the case of a serial killer who murders based on the seven deadly sins.

Batman & Robin is the movie where Arnold Schwarzenegger played Mr. Freeze and Uma Thurman featured as Poison Ivy. The dynamic duo spent 120 minutes discovering their master plots and stopping them in the iconic Batman style.

Matt Damon (left) and Ben Affleck became superstars by featuring in Good Will Hunting. The story of a troubled teen that seeks a mentor played by the late and great actor, Robin Williams (right), and learns about himself from a mental, emotional, and existential perspective. The movie is no less than profound and insightful.

Bugs are one of the most detested animals on this green Earth, unless we're discussing A Bug's Life. Disney made a good one around the turn of the millennium showcasing a rogue ant that travels the grass looking for "warriors" to help defend his anthill from grasshoppers trying to ravage and overpower it.

Many people believe that aliens exist, but could you see one as a gigantic metal robot?! Director Brad Bird did when he made The Iron Giant. Large walking metal cans are easy to notice, and a young boy was the first to see the landing of it... the second was a government agent that became obsessed with it and tried to destroy it.

For some, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was a bit of a confusing movie because the characters didn't align. Come to learn that the film featured different DC characters embarking on a covert mission to stop a villain whose ultimate goal is to create havoc and war between nations of the world.

Jim Carrey just doesn't miss when it comes to just about any movie that he plays in. In his 2004 cinematic hit, A Series of Unfortunate Events, he plays Count Olaf, a stage actor who plans on stealing the fortune of his cousins who had just been killed in a fire. Now, he has to take care of their three children to get closer to it.

Will Smith and Eva Mendes make a good couple, don't they? At least in Hitch they did. Will plays a metropolitan matchmaker who eventually finds himself falling head-over-hills for a young lady whom he tries his best to court. But of course, it wouldn't be a romantic comedy without some dorky moments, like when he had the allergy reaction!

Steve Carell played Andy Stitzer, a 40-year-old electronics worker who was also a virgin. When his buddies find out, they do what they can to help him find a lovely lady to "do the do" with, and the journey of this endeavor is what makes the movie a complete masterpiece. Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, and Seth Rogen also had a part in this hilarious film.

When you think of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as a couple, you tend to think of the red carpet and beautiful children. That isn't the case when it comes to their shared film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, where the married couple finds out that they are both assassins hired by each other's company to kill each other!

If medieval fantasy is your cup of tea, then you had to have seen Eragon, the story of a predestined journey of a young boy who comes across a dragon egg that becomes the most prominent entity in the homeland of Alagaesia. The film is the first inception of the Inheritance series, with two more to follow.

The Simpsons Movie is one of those famous American movies that was long awaited because the sitcom was - and still is - an ultimate watch. What's cool - and eerie - about The Simpsons is how they are able to place real-life situations into the episodes and movie before it even happens!

Watching Will Smith pretend to make a pass at a mannequin has to be one of the top reasons why I Am Legend was such a legendary movie. Besides that, Will plays the last man on Earth as he tries to defend himself against the undead ravagers that are coming to literally eat him. Luckily, there is a cure that he finds after spending many years working on it.

You may remember reading the books for Nancy Drew that led to the 2007 movie based on them. The young Nancy loves a good mystery and learns to use her skills to solve the murder mystery of a famous movie star. The movie did fairly well, although the books are more popular than the film.

Remember all the things you did to fit in in high school? Michael Cera (right) and Jonah Hill (left) certainly do as they relive those days via their highly-rated movie, Superbad. The two-codependent friends are obsessed with getting laid and believe their best chance is by bringing alcohol to a party.

Did you know that Wanted grossed $342.5 million when it was released? How could it not with its strong and growing plot and battle scenes that would make you want to pick up a gun. Featuring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, and Morgan Freeman, it would be cool to see a Wanted 2.

After watching Step Brothers, the question remains: why isn't there a Step Brothers 2? Such a famous American comedy certainly deserves a sequel because it was so funny. The two brothers - Brennan and Dale - go head-to-head when their parents become a married couple. What makes it hilarious is the fact that they are both 40 years old!

If you had any superhuman ability, what would it be? Jumper reveals a young boy with the power to teleport - or "jump" - to any destination in the world that he chooses. However, the young David finds himself landing in the middle of historical wars concerning those with the same abilities as him, and those who want to sentence them to death.

Hancock is one of the greatest heroes of all time because of his character development. He starts as a drunkard who is destructive and doesn't take accountability for his actions. When a marketing professional shows up to help him clean up his image, the hero begins to emerge and does good for the city instead of harming it.

It's almost impossible to watch Get Smart without laughing because Steve Carell is one of the funniest actors in Hollywood. He was a big part of the script for the film which was highly rated by fans and critics alike. The thought of a sequel came to play and the writers began developing a script for it.

Pixar struck gold when they developed and released Up, which showcased the life of Carl Fredricksen and his pal Russell, as they create an adventure in the clouds with Carl's floating house. The storyline seemed super simple, and that's what made it such a hit. That, plus the sentimental moments are exactly why Up earned $735.1 million at the box office.

District 9 is a dystopian-based film that interestingly captures visiting aliens who are locked up in a particular area that is designated just for them. The district is filled with filth and waste, and they are fed cat food by the humans who keep them encased. As they are herded and relocated, more forms of xenophobia occur, revealing much about the human mentality.

Mandy Moore is the voice behind the princess that has been reluctantly trapped in the highest tower that her stepmother could find in the Disney movie, Tangled. Her stunningly handsome prince, voiced by Zachary Levi, was there along the way to not only save the day but learn how to be a better man for the princess.

Leonardo DiCaprio led one of the top-rated movies of all time in Inception. Most people find the plot hard to follow; in Layman's terms, Leonardo plays a thief who steals corporate secrets from the minds of CEOs. But this time, he is paid to use his technology to plant an idea in a CEO's mind and reap the profits from it.

"Steal from the rich and give to the poor." That is the mantra of the widely known thief/hero, Robin Hood. 12th and 13th century England had their hands full with the man known as Robin Hood and his band of merry men who went up against corruption from the villages, which caused even more issues and created an uprising by the citizens that will never get old.

Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy had their breakout season in 2011 when they starred in the comedy movie, Bridesmaids. The competition heats up when the status of maid of honor is up for grabs. The unemployed pastry chef - played by Kristen Wiig (center right) - takes things to new levels as she goes through the motions of proving that she is the bride's best friend.

Real Steel is one of those movies that you wouldn't have expected to be popular by simply reading the script in the beginning. In the end, Hugh Jackman and director, Shawn Levy, did a swell job at portraying a retired boxer as he helps a young boy kick major butt as an underdog in a robot fighting arena.

Disney's John Carter was interesting as the movie is set on Mars. It depicts the first interplanetary adventure of a young warrior named John Carter who does his best to help settle the unrest and mediate between opposing warring kingdoms across the imaginary land of Barsoom.

The Tooth Fairy, The Sandman, The Easter Bunny, and let's not forget the ultimate guardian of holidays, Santa Claus! These notable characters are led by their fierce, yet nervous leader, Jack Frost, as they travel on their fun-filled adventure to save the world from the evil prince of doom, the Boogeyman Pitch.

Brad Pitt stars in the American action horror movie, World War Z, where he portrays a United Nations agent who travels from country to country warning citizens and governments alike about an impending zombie apocalypse that he's doing his best to stop. The movie has all makings of a next-level movie that could become a fun conspiracy.

One of the coolest movies Disney has created was Inside Out, and it's because of the creativity within the plot. Each character portrays an emotion like sadness, anger, joy, happiness, and even fear. It's enjoyable to watch and yes, it will give you some insight into your own emotions.

Action-comedy movies are one of the best genres because it makes your heart race while making you laugh, like in Spy. Melissa McCarthy played her part in leaving her desk and becoming a field agent for the Central Intelligence Agency. The situation that this lady lands in is literally knee-slapping and worthy of part two.

Warcraft: The Beginning is the 2016 action fantasy movie that brings the epic game series, World of Warcraft, to life. If you haven't seen it, you'll join several significant creatures and beasts on an epic adventure in the world of Azeroth, filled with magic, spells, and of course, ultimate war!

When Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was released, many people anticipated the hype of the film because it was released during a time of superheroes and mystical powers. Speaking of which, the powers are what merit a second take on the movie because the skills of the kids are what thickens the plot.

Moana was one of the top movies of 2016 because of its cultural references, top-tier cinematic graphics, and of course, the awesome songs that came along with it. Watching the young Pacific Islander follow her heart to venture out into the unknown to return the heart of the mountain was heroic. With the help of the demigod Maui, Moana was successful in her venture.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (the United Network Command For Law and Enforcement) was based in the 1960s as a spy agency where a CIA agent named Napoleon Solo and a Russian KGB operative named Illya Kuryakin gather on a joint mission to defend the world from opposing sides who threaten it with nuclear weapons.

The story of how a sly fox, Nick Wilde, and an optimistic and determined bunny rabbit, Judy Hops, reveal a big secret in their town is the plot of Zootopia. Even for a Disney movie, the plot itself was quite sinister after it was explained by the villain at the end of it (why do they always do that?)

Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish make their splash debut together in Girls Trip, where four women take a leap for fun and potential romance by heading to New Orleans for the Essence Festival. From hanky-panky to serious moments that almost break up their girl group, Girls Trip is worth a second version.

The Transformers franchise will continuously keep itself relevant as Autobots and Decepticons will always be at each other's metal throats. One of our favorite Autobots received his own movie in Bumblebee, the story of the alien car that was discovered by a young woman, and chose to protect her from evil-doers from other worlds.

President Gray was not playing around when he told the adults to take their teenagers, lock them up, and throw away the key, which is the basic premise of The Darkest Minds. In this warped world, teenagers are feared by adults due to their "recklessness" and they are imprisoned by the president to "keep the streets clean."

Michael Bay makes the list with his 2019 movie, 6 Underground, featuring the silver-tongued thespian, Ryan Reynolds, and a cast of five other characters that have faked their deaths for the sake of adventure, travel, or a down-right dismal life. Each person has their own unique skills that they use to accomplish the mission for their "handler."

Chris Hemsworth does more than protect the nine realms, he also protects small children from raging lunatics. In his 2020 movie, Extraction, Chris plays a fearless mercenary that is enlisted to find and extract a kidnapped son of an international crime lord. The movie was given 7/10 stars and shows Hemsworth in a more human light.

The Old Guard consists of a covert team of operatives who have discovered that they are immortal and choose to be mercenaries throughout the centuries, stopping global catastrophes from happening. Their newest member is a young Army soldier who discovered her power after being sliced in the neck and lived.

Cecilia, played by Elisabeth Moss, is the victim of domestic abuse as her boyfriend attempts to hurt her in various ways to the point of torment. Then, he dies and Cecilia is reluctant to believe his death considering she is still being tormented by an unknown figure conveniently named The Invisible Man.

Disney's Cruella is the latest adaptation of one of the vilest adversaries in villain history, Cruella Deville. Emma Stone did a good job playing her role as the evil dog master, and it was voted #6 on The Best Disney Live-Action Remakes list. It follows the early years of Cruella and how she came to be her distasteful, yet fashionable self.