Movie sequels are notorious for being worse than the original movie that preceded them. They're usually just created for money so someone in a studio just cranks out a poorly made-up plotline and a thrown-together script to get said money as soon as possible.Sequels tend to not do as well and are unpopular among audiences. However, there are just a few movie sequels I can think of that were, in my opinion, better than the originals.
1. Finding Dory
Prequel: Finding Nemo
Finding Dory was just released but it immediately grabbed hold of the hearts of so many of its viewers. Finding Nemo was great in and of itself, but everyone knows it was predominantly because of how cute and funny Dory was, so why not just create a movie in which she is the star?
2. The Dark Knight
Prequel: Batman Begins
So, Batman Begins was necessary to create a path for The Dark Knight but origin stories, although well needed, can always be a little slow and unwanted. The Dark Knight was consistent compelling and with the origin story already out of the way, it was able to really shine. Plus, Heath Ledger's Joker character is one of the most iconic and most impressive.
3. Jurassic World
Prequels: Jurassic Park 1, 2, and 3
Jurassic World is a movie I could watch time and time again, and I have because I have brothers that don't understand the concept of "too much of a good thing." This movie not only keeps you interested throughout the whole story, again no origin stories necessary and there's not too much unnecessary build-up before we get to the good part. It also even pays tribute to the older movies and the original park multiple times to give us all sense of nostalgia.
4. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Prequel: National Lampoon's Vacation
What better way to make a movie better than to make it Christmas themed? Christmas Vacation is possibly one of the most quotable movies and everyone relates to a little festive chaos. No matter how old this movie gets or how many times we may watch it during the season, it never gets any less funny.
5. Insidious 2
Prequel: Insidious
It's extremely rare that you'll ever find a decent horror movie, much less a decent horror movie sequel. Insidious 2 takes a trip into the psyche and the happenings of what goes on while you sleep. This movie explains phenomena that occurred in the first movie as well as demonstrating how the physical world interacts with the other world called "the further." This movie plays with your head and keeps you intrigued throughout.
