Unnecessary sequels are a great way to ruin a beloved movie, but what about the films that deserved sequels and yet never got them?
Sometimes the film leaves things open-ended to continue the story. Other times, we had so much fun with the original that we’d love to step back into that universe.
Here are the movies that desperately need a sequel, but sadly may never see one. Caution: there may be spoilers!
District 9
Neil Blomkamp’s sci-fi film is a unique and incredible story that leaves open a potential sequel, but no one has walked through that door since 2009.
While I wonder if they’ll struggle to capture lightning in a bottle twice, I’m still hoping Christopher Johnson can fulfill his promise to return to Earth and cure Wikus.
Kill Bill
Is it silly to ask for a sequel to a movie that was already so long it was cut up into two separate entries? Sure, but I’ve heard rumors about another Kill Bill film for years, and it’s something I desperately want.
With Tarantino seemingly winding down his filmmaking career, I’m sadly expecting this to never come to fruition.
John Carter
Despite being a major box office bomb, John Carter will always have a soft spot in my heart.
It was supposed to be the first film in a planned trilogy, but after the commercial failure, Disney scrapped plans for the sequels. Maybe one day, someone will get a chance to do the source material right.
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Master and Commander
Speaking of potential sequels based on source material, 2003’s Master and Commander has an incredible amount of material to choose from, as there are 20 novels chronicling Jack Aubrey’s career.
While it wasn’t as bad of a box office bomb as John Carter, it failed to move the needle, so a sequel wasn’t highly sought after, no matter how much we’d love to see one.
The Nice Guys
Poor Russell Crow just can’t catch a break.
Okay, I’m being hyperbolic, but still. His chemistry with Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys is impressive, and the film itself is an absolute delight that, sadly, nobody saw in theaters. Again, if no one is paying money, why would studios invest in a sequel? I get it, but I’m not happy about it.
Spaceballs
Yogurt promised me a sequel: Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money.
Heck, there’ve even been rumors about Spaceballs 3: The Search for Spaceballs 2. Yet, given Mel Brooks’ age and Rick Moranis stepping away from the spotlight, this movie sequel will never see the light of day.
22 Jump Street
Both 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street aren’t just some of the biggest surprises in movie history. They’re surprisingly fresh comedies that stand out from the run-of-the-mill films we’re used to.
The ending to 22 Jump Street does a great job of parodying the potential sequels, but I’m still pretty salty after the cancelled Jump Street/Men in Black crossover.
The Social Network
Yes, we already saw how Facebook was founded, which was far more dramatic than anyone ever anticipated. A lot has happened since then, though.
I’m sure Aaron Sorkin and David Fincher would be able to deliver a riveting continuation of the growth and controversy surrounding Mark Zuckerberg. Sadly, Jesse Eisenberg reportedly no longer wants to be associated with the character, and I’m not sure if anyone else can pull off playing Zuckerberg.
Dredd
No relation to 1995’s Judge Dredd, 2012’s Dredd is a cult classic that does the source material (the Judge Dredd comic) justice.
Karl Urban owns the role of the titular character, and with his high-profile performance on The Boys, you’d think he has some pull to make a sequel happen. Alas, despite the demand for it, it doesn’t seem to be in the cards.
Galaxy Quest
I like to joke that Galaxy Quest is one of, if not the best, Star Trek movie ever made, but in all honesty, it pretty much is.
Sadly, with Alan Rickman’s death, any potential sequel is never going to happen. We’ll always have the original, though, which does a great job of blending comedy, sci-fi action, and commentary on modern geek culture and the relationship between actors and their fans.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
One of the biggest surprises in recent box office history, 2023’s Dungeons & Dragons movies looked like a cheap attempt to capitalize on the game’s popularity today.
What we got was a movie boasting an incredible script, strong performances from its cast, and a story that does a great job of paying homage to the source material. We may never get a better on-screen representation of what an actual D&D campaign is like.
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