The success of a film often becomes an irresistible magnet for the creation of sequels. Not everyone, however, manages to repeat the success of the original work.
Below we list the 10 worst movie sequels. Check out below a selection of sequences from successful films and franchises considered big mistakes by both audiences and critics.
Sequels: the 10 worst
Speed 2 (1997)
One of the most successful action films of the 1990s, “Speed,” features an infamous sequence that was unanimously butchered by audiences and critics. Directed by Jan de Bont, the film does not include the return of Keanu Reeves, who refused to reprise his role. The production’s choice fell on actor Jason Patric.
Sandra Bullock, however, agreed to reprise her role. However, the actress confessed in an interview that she bitterly regrets it. The film has a poor approval rating of just 4% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rocky V (1990)
The fifth film in the popular “Rocky” series is considered by both audiences and critics to be the worst film of the series overall. Furthermore, the film was not as successful at the box office as other titles in the series.
Sylvester Stallone, who plays Rocky Balboa in the series, has publicly expressed his disgust for this film. The work has a negative approval rating of 31% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Superman IV: The Search for Peace (1987)
Slaughtered by critics and poorly received by fans, “Superman IV: In Search of Peace” suffered budget cuts prior to its production due to a financial crisis at its production company, The Cannon Group.
In general, criticism of the film is aimed at the poor special effects and inconsistencies in the plot. The work has a critical approval rating of just 10% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Basic Instinct 2 (2006)
Released 14 years after the previous film, “Basic Instinct 2” failed to match the success of the Paul Verhoeven-directed original. Conversely, the film received negative reviews and was a box office failure.
Sharon Stone reprized her role as Catherine Tramell and received unfavorable reviews for her overall performance. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, the film has an approval rating of a paltry 6% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film is not available for streaming.
Robocop 3 (1993)
Directed by Paul Verhoeven, “RoboCop” was a commercial success and has been re-evaluated by critics over the years, being considered a masterpiece. The box office success led to two film sequels, but neither could surpass the original in general acclaim.
However, the third film in the series was a failure, both critically and commercially. Directed by Fred Dekker, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Frank Miller, “RoboCop 3” is considered a stupid film, with rushed and poorly developed scenes. The film has an approval rating of just 9% among critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Trinity Blade (2004)
The final film in the “Blade” trilogy, starring Wesley Snipes as the Marvel Comics vampire hunter, was rated poorly by critics in every way, from the performances to the direction.
Even the film’s director, David S. Goyer, later admitted that he was not satisfied with the result of the production. The film earned negative critical approval on Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 24%.
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Ghostbusters 2 (1989)
One of the most successful films of the 1980s, “Ghostbusters” left a notable mark on pop culture. However, its sequel not only failed to repeat its success, but also failed to maintain public interest in the franchise, which only returned with a reboot in 2016.
Directed by Ivan Reitman and featuring a successful cast (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis and Ernie Hudson), the film was negatively reviewed as an uninspired copy of the original.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 6: The Last Nightmare, Freddy’s Death (1991)
Within the vast Freddy Krueger horror franchise, “Final Nightmare: The Death of Freddy” is generally considered the worst film of the entire series.
Criticisms focus on the direction, editing and performances, all of which are considered disastrous. The film received an approval rating of just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Terminator: Genesis (2015)
The first two films of the “Terminator” saga, directed by James Cameron, are classics of action/science fiction cinema. The third film, directed by action film specialist Jonathan Mostow, was generally well received and has many fans and admirers.
However, the other entries in the series are considered, by consensus, to be much inferior. And the low point is “Genesis,” which, to critics and audiences, has terrible action scenes and horrible performances from its cast. The film has an approval rating of just 26% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Clube dos Pilantras II (1988)
This sequel to one of American cinema’s most revered comedies has a reputation as one of the worst sequels of all time.
Specialist critics classified the film’s screenplay as silly and sloppy. The feature film has an approval rating of just 4% among critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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