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11 Movie Sequels Better Than The Originals

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Bridget Bartley
Jul 26, 2017
Washington and Lee University
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There are plenty of sequel flops (Grease 2, Mean Girls 2, Grown Ups 2, etc.). Everyone always says the original can never be beat for many reasons. However, I feel that original movies often times leave us wanting more. When executed in the correct manner, a sequel can provide its audience with more entertainment or even some well-deserved closure that the original film failed to do. Here are 11 sequels that I believe beat their original movies.

1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Hermione punching Draco square in the nose. Enough said.

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2. Cars 3

Following in Doc's footsteps, such a great end to Lightning's career.

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3. Toy Story 2

A rollercoaster of emotions through this one. *cue "When She Loved Me"*via GIPHY

4. Pitch Perfect 2

Better song choices and funnier. Don't @ me.via GIPHY

5. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Easily the most interesting storyline out of all 4 movies.

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6. Captain America: the Winter Soldier

More relevant than the original on all fronts.

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7. Avengers: Age of Ultron

Artificial intelligence is so bad that it's good.

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8. Shrek 2

You can't go wrong with "Accidentally In Love" as the opening song.

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9. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Forever a classic.

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10. Back to the Future Part II

The future was so much cooler than the past. Hoverboards?! I mean, come on!

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11. High School Musical 2

The soundtrack, the setting, the story. HSM 2 wins from all angles.

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