The Best Movie Sequels/Prequels Ever

This is one of the all-time best sequels to ever hit the silver screen. Schwarzenegger is "back" in one of his best films ever. The special effects and action sequences were second-to-none and still hold up well even today.

I loved the first one, so I had high hopes going into this one, and I wasn't disappointed. The thrills are doubled and the action was awesome. Ripley delivers one of the best lines in movie history ... "Get away from her, you bitch!" Loved this flick.

This movie takes what the first one did and doubles it. The story, acting, action sequences, cinematography, special effects ... all were twice as good. This is one of my personal favorite sequels of all-time.

Some of you may scoff at the inclusion of this one, but I felt Die Hard 2 was almost just as good as the original film. To quote Bruce Willis on this movie, "It's more of what was there in the first one...It's bigger, noisier, louder, badder." It certainly was.

I loved the Godfather, so when someone once suggested to me that they felt the second one was even better, I went back and watched it again. And you know what? They were right. Deeper, better acting, great story and family dynamics. Even better.

The first film was great, but this one came along and quickly became a favorite. The actors have settled more into their roles, the special effects were much better and the story much more engaging. This sequel tops the original.

The original Star Wars was so life changing for me, so when this 2nd movie came out, I was one of the first in line. So much happens in this one - "Luke, I am your father". What?!?! And in this one, the bad guys win. LOL - better than the first.

I enjoyed the first one, but to be honest, it left me feeling a little bit confused. It was pretty convoluted. When this 2nd one came out, it got the series on track. The action was higher, the camera work better, and the story was one I was able to follow along to easier. This is still one of my favorites in the M:I franchise.

To me, this movie is not only the best Mad Max movie ever made, but it is also one of the best action movies ever made. Wow - the visuals were jaw dropping, the story and acting simply awesome. THIS is what a sequel should be.

I was always a big fan of this franchise since way back in the days of Charlton Heston, but this one blows them all away. One of the most engaging stories, you actually feel for these damn, dirty apes...lol. This is a personal favorite of mine.

"Why so serious?" - Batman Begins was a pretty good movie, but this sequel not only betters it predecessor, it set new standards in movie making. Could Heath Ledger one-up Jack Nicholson as the Joker? I don't know, it sure seemed like it to me.

As much fun as it was to see Star Trek hit the silver screen, let's face it - the original movie was pretty lame. So when this 2nd one came out, it was destined to make an immediate improvement. And controversial too - Spock dies? (Don't worry, he comes back in the next one).

I loved the first movie, but the 2nd one was even better! Improved graphics, a better story plot, and they up the humor a notch as well. This was my personal favorite entry into this awesome movie franchise.

This series just kept getting better and better with each movie, but it was this 3rd movie that really made me sit up and pay attention. Captain America and Iron Man fighting tooth and nail at the end? Classic. Love this movie.

Admit it - the first Annabelle pretty much sucked. It was a yawn fest. When this one came out, I was wary, but decided to go ahead and watch it. So glad I did! It took the concept of the first movie and did everything it should have done.

I enjoyed the found footage effect from the first movie, but this 2nd film blows it away. John Goodman nails his role in this nail biter. I could watch this movie over and over again. This is by far the best movie in this series.

The first movie was fun to watch, despite it's ending. But now Superman has to battle 3 more with powers like his. Not only does Superman lose his powers, but he gets married too. Will it be too late? This was the best of the bunch.

This 3rd movie really touches the heart and brings the whole story to a very good and effective end. Such a well made movie - and in my opinion the best of all three.

I personally felt the first movie was rather weak, though worth watching. But this next film exploded on to the screen and never let you go. SO much better than the original and arguably the best movie of the franchise.

The best of the series without a doubt. The 2nd Lethal Weapon capitalizes on the first with wittier banter, stronger characters, more memorable scenes (toilet bomb anyone?) and faster action sequences. Murtaugh and Riggs are in full force here.