10Twisters
Lee Isaac ChungsTwistersis only tangentially connected to the original movie.
It doesnt share any of the same characters; its just another story about storm chasers in tornado season.
But it is every bit the dazzling cinematic spectacle that the first film was.
Its an eye-popping moviegoing experience, just like the first one.
ButPaddingtonandPaddington 2turned out to be two of the greatest movies of all time.
The 2024 threequel,Paddington in Peru, fell short of those two previous masterpieces.
Director Mark Molloy recaptures the original films perfect balance of action spectacle and laugh-out-loud hilarity.
And against all odds, its managed to overcome those hurdles and become a smash hit.
Each of theSonicfilms has been better than the last.
Shadows story is surprisingly emotional, and Keanu Reeves brings real depth to the character.
Jeff Fowlers direction is more bombastic and assured than ever.
6Gladiator II
The case could easily be made that Ridley ScottsGladiatordidnt need a sequel.
Its a perfect swords-and-sandals epic whose mythic simplicity makes it a timeless masterpiece.
Thanks toDenzel Washingtons scene-stealing turn as Macrinus,Gladiator IIis a lot funnier than the first film.
5Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel StudiosDeadpool & Wolverineisnt a direct sequel toDeadpool 2.
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4Alien: Romulus
Wedged betweenAlienandAliens, Fede AlvarezsAlien: Romulustook the franchise back to its roots.
But in 2024, Alvarez deliveredthe bestAlienmovie sinceAliens and it was long overdue.
Alien: Romuluscombines the best elements ofAlienandAliens.
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The second half is a high-octane action blockbuster likeAliens, with swarming xenomorphs and acid-stained shootouts.
Cailee Spaeny is the most badassAlienheroine since Ripley and David Jonsson is the most sympathetic synth since Bishop.
3Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
After 36 years of anticipation,Tim Burton finally directed a sequel toBeetlejuicein 2024.
2Inside Out 2
It was incredibly risky for Pixar to make a sequel toInside Out.
Thankfully,Inside Out 2turned out more likeToy Story 2.
Its a worthy successor to the first movie that builds on what came before.
1Dune: Part Two
Denis VilleneuvesDune: Part Twoisnt a sequel in the traditional sense.
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