For a film to gain a sequel, one of the main rules is its financial success. However, there are always other factors at play when a studio decides to move forward with a story.
The fact is, many films with interesting potential for sequels end up falling off the sequel radar for some reason.
Having said that, we have decided to list 7 films that could provide interesting sequels.
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The movie “Alita: Battle Angel” left several loose ends for a possible sequel. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron, the film was based on the manga “Gunnm” by Yukito Kishiro and received generally positive reviews.
The film also managed to satisfy most fans of the original work, as well as attracting a new audience wanting a new sequel.
Interest for a cContinuation is also strong among directors of production. James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez have already said they are discussing a new sequel. Therefore, the probability of a new film is high.
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Despite being a failure with critics and audiences, the film adaptation of the famous series of eight books written by Stephen King deserves a new opportunity, especially considering the planned sequels.
The film was focused on laying the groundwork for a potential film franchise, which ultimately led to inadequate compression of the source material, neglecting essential elements of the original work.
However, the casting choice was positive, with Idris Elba as Roland Deschain and Matthew McConaughey as the Man in Black having the potential to bring so much more to the adaptation.
The beloved five-book trilogy written by Douglas Adams received a long-awaited film adaptation of the first book in 2005.
The film received generally positive reviews, but did not reach consensus among fans of the books due to some differences from the original work.
However, the film adaptation was limited to this film, while leaving enormous potential for sequels and adaptations of the other books in the series. The competent cast, which includes Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Sam Rockwell and Zooey Deschanel, could have continued in new adventures.
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“The Goonies” is one of the most beloved children’s adventure films of the 1980s. Directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, the film has gained a large number of fans over the years and has become a cultural icon pop.
Since then, the public’s desire for a sequel, which over time evolved into a reunion or even a remake due to the delay, has become very strong.
However, although there have been many rumors and speculation over the years about the possibility of a sequel, no concrete project has yet been confirmed.
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Directed by Robert Zemeckis, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” stood out for its impressive combination of live-action and animation, as well as for bringing together cartoon characters from different film studios in a single production. This innovative approach won over both audiences and critics, resulting in a resounding success.
Since the film’s release, many have yearned for a sequel that would continue to explore and expand the rich universe presented in the original work. Furthermore, with continuous technological advances, new possibilities for mixing live action with animation open up, making the idea of a sequel to this cinematic classic a plausible and exciting proposition.
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This science fiction adventure film is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where giant monsters dominate the earth’s surface and humanity lives in underground communities.
The story follows a young survivor who separates from his girlfriend. Determined to find her, he decides to risk everything and embark on a dangerous journey through the world dominated by these terrifying creatures.
In addition to its interesting premise and well-developed characters, “Love and Monsters” leaves fertile room for a sequel.
In a sequel, the narrative could delve into humanity’s journey to reconquer the Earth’s surface. It would be an opportunity to introduce new characters who face monsters, like Michael Rooker’s character. Additionally, new creatures could be introduced, further expanding this intriguing universe.
This is one of the most famous examples of films that had all the conditions for a sequel. The film’s rich world, with its space opera elements and charismatic characters, easily opened up possibilities for the creation of a franchise. However, that’s not what happened.
However, even today, after so long, fans yearn for a sequel. However, this appears to be far from happening. And, if the possibility of a new film arises in the future, unfortunately we will no longer be able to count on Bruce Willis reprising his iconic role as Korben Dallas.
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