20 Movie Sequels That Were Better Than the Originals
When it comes to movies, there is often a general feeling that sequels are never quite as good as the original. After all, follow-up films can often be pumped-out projects trying to recapture the magic of something great, and they often fall short as a result.
But not always. Sometimes, like in the case of the new Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel is even better received than the first film.
Read on to learn more about 20 movies that critics thought were indeed better than the initial project, ranked by the Metascore point differential between the first and second film (from smallest to largest jump in score).
Original film:
Hellboy (2004)
In 2004, director Guillermo del Toro introduced Ron Perlman as the Dark Horse Comic character Hellboy to audiences. Four years later, the duo returned for an even more in-depth take, in which hell on Earth is ready to erupt unless the unlikely superhero can save everyone. The sequel has been lauded for its visual effects and anti-horror tropes, as well as its groundbreaking imagery.
“The sheer volume of amazing things that del Toro is able to mine from his unconscious and render plausibly on the screen is remarkable.” —Shawn Levy, The Oregonian
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