Summary I'm as annoyed as anyone by the many upcoming sequels and remakes that shouldn't be happening, but every once in a while, one of these movies turns out to be a valuable addition to a franchise. The announcement of most legacy sequels or follow-ups to solid standalone movies raises eyebrows when everyone knows that it has the monumental, if not impossible, task of living up to the original's legacy.
Therefore, Top Gun: Maverick became noted not just for its story with instantly beloved new characters but for its intense aerial stunts. Additionally, the movie explores several characters' lasting trauma from Goose's death in the first movie. Now that Top Gun: Maverick exists, everyone feels like the relationship between Maverick and Goose's adult son completely justified another movie.
Kung Fu Panda 2 further develops Po's character and his relationships with the Furious Five, especially Tigress. It tells a more mature story about family and grief, with the same characteristic comedy and choreography. It then sets up a solid story for Kung Fu Panda 3 , but the results of these sequels are another matter entirely. Overall, Kung Fu Panda 2 built upon the spectacle and themes of its predecessor well.
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6 Blade Runner 2049 Sequel To Blade Runner Close Blade Runner 2049 RSci-FiActionDramaMystery Where to Watch *Availability in USSet thirty years after the original film, Blade Runner 2049 is a sci-fi neo-noir film by the director of Dune, Denis Villeneuve. The film follows LAPD replicant officer K, who discovers a devastating secret that could throw society into total chaos.
5 Toy Story 4 Sequel To Toy Story 3 Close Toy Story 4 GComedyAnimationAdventure Where to Watch *Availability in USJosh Cooley directed the fourth installment in the Toy Story series and the direct sequel to 2010's Toy Story 3. Once again starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Annie Potts, 2019's Toy Story 4 sees Woody struggling to adapt to his new life as one of Bonnie's toys, as Andy heads off to college.