Summary

When a film is well - loved , it ’s a safe stake that a sequel is not far behind , but no matter how successful a moving-picture show is , it might never get the follow - up it merit . Many moving share have to come together to get a sequel off the land . Ideally , the original actors and originative team return , but that can be difficult as they might have other labor they ’ve signed on to . to boot , if the first movie works well enough as a rack - alone that a subsequence is n’t narratively necessary , there is n’t as much motivation to streamline the output process .

These day , with the prevalence of the straight - to - streaming theoretical account , even if a film is shot , redact , and ready for release , there are no guarantees that it will see the light of daytime . Unless there is a solid luck that the producer and studios will get a meaning return on their investiture , a sequel can be a risky projection . Despite this , it ’s always dissatisfactory when a long - look subsequence does n’t amount to realization .

Most expectant pic normally have followup but not all sequels end up impressing audiences . So , which are the best one , according to Ranker ?

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The Nice Guys (2016)

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Ryan Gosling has proved his comedic chops many clip over , but it was a wonderful surprise to see how well Russell Crowe matched him and elevated his operation . The duo was a hilarious distich inThe Nice Guys , an natural process - comedy about a PI ( Gosling ) and lease muscle ( Crowe ) who get involved in a twisting offense confederacy in 1970s Los Angeles . There have been no prescribed check of a subsequence entering growing , butthe moving-picture show ’s popularity has only grown since its initial release . However , the more years pass , the less probable it is that the actors will reunite for another adventure .

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Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

Cameron and theatre director , Robert Rodriguez have not close down all hope for anotherAlitafilm , but the timeline remain uncertain . Cameron is focused on the upcomingAvatarsequels , andAlitais not the highest priority on his leaning . If there is another installment , it ’s likely years aside and will look very different from theAlitathat fans were introduced to in 2019 .

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Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

feature Tom Cruise in a moving picture is universally acknowledged as a certain thing at the box function . His belated motion-picture show , Top Gun : Maverick , the long - awaited continuation toTop Gun , and the new installment of theMission : Impossiblefranchise , Mission : unacceptable - drained Reckoning Part One , were both massive hit . However , due to this , it ’s unsurprising that he has n’t found the time for a follow - up to his 2014 filmEdge of Tomorrow . Until he ’s finished for skillful withMission : Impossible , Cruise has a lot of work to doand dedication to make good on before taking on another blockbuster .

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Atomic Blonde (2017)

There ’s no question that Hollywood could do with more films feature substantial charwoman in espionage , andCharlize Theron ’s Lorraine inAtomic Blondecould go toe to toe with the best of theBondfranchise . However , getting the subsequence off the primer coat has been no promiscuous task . There are rumors that the sequel could issue forth in the next few years and that Theron would reprise her part . To recapture the achiever of the original film , Theron and managing director David Leitch would have to number together , but Netflix has many other projects to manage with before rivet on the nextAtomic Blonde .

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21 Jump Street (2012) & 22 Jump Street (2014)

late update have hinted that23 Jump Streetwill never happendespite the consistently strong popularity of the first two films . The first two films come out in agile taking over , and now , ten years after the last installment,22 Jump Street , there ’s small chance that Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill will returnfor a hilarious and action - throng conclusion to their franchise . While this is unsatisfying , it does make signified as the first two films had a well - round arc , and any continuation of the story would be for the enjoyment of audience , not a necessary for the films .

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Heat (1995)

Michael Mann ’s iconic cinema , Heat , star Robert De Niro as the criminal brain Neil McCauley alongside Al Pacino as the constabulary deputy trying to stop him . It ’s gone down in account as a fantastic film full of incredible twists , and fans have been on the sharpness of their seats for a sequel since . In a strange turn of events , Mann published a book of account , Heat 2 , as a follow - up rather of making a movie . However , though Mann has indicated that a movie is n’t out of the question , he has been take his time developing the labor .

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Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004), Before Midnight (2013)

Richard Linklater’sBeforetrilogy was a test of patience for those waiting for the first three films to come out . As with many of his plastic film , he play with time and shot the movies at nine - year intervalsin chronicle the human relationship between Jesse ( Ethan Hawke ) and Celine ( Julie Delpy ) . Both Linklater and Delpy feel that the book is closed on the story that can be mine from Jesse and Celine , but Hawke has indicated he remains affirmative . Either way , a little too much time has overhaul for there to be another installment of theBeforefilms .

At the conclusion ofBefore Midnight , Jesse and Celine were cope with what it intend to grow older , and how that touch on their relationship . Although it would be interesting to see how the couple deal with these outlet even later in life , and seeing histrion growing older is an underutilized story twist , the fourth film has the potential to be repetitious . Additionally , Linklater and the actors all have their own projects , with Hawke turn to bring forth in recent years .

Richard Linklater ’s momentous Before Trilogy is a singular take on romance . In the twenty - seven years of its making , there are fun fact aplenty .

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Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

There are many reasons why give anotherCrazy Rich Asiansfilm would make sensory faculty . Michelle Yeoh has skyrocket to fame after her Oscar winnings forEverything Everywhere All At Once , andthere are several other books in the series that the motion-picture show was ground on . However , finding the good writing squad to adapt the next novel seems to be a roadblock , as there has been no confirmation that the continuation is formally make out . Fans of the first movie might still declare out hope , but with production not yet in sight , there ’s no certainty .

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Edge of Tomorrow and The Nice Guys

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