{"id":2169359,"date":"2025-11-20T22:50:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2169359"},"modified":"2025-11-20T22:50:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T22:50:09","slug":"17-sequels-that-are-genuinely-way-better-than-the-original-no-questions-asked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/17-sequels-that-are-genuinely-way-better-than-the-original-no-questions-asked\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Sequels That Are Genuinely WAY Better Than The Original, No Questions Asked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>It&#8217;s rare for a sequel to outdo its predecessor \u2014 far too often, they&#8217;re basically watered-down, less good versions of the original movies. However, the following movies are exceptions to that rule, which only makes them all the more impressive.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>1. <\/span><span><i>Terminator 2: Judgement Day<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> TriStar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The original <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/emilykling1\/jeopardy-movies-quotes-from-the-80s\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Terminator;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>The Terminator<\/i><\/a> movie is fantastic, but it was <i>Terminator 2: Judgement Day<\/i> that truly elevated the franchise. It&#8217;s not just one of the best sequels of all time, it&#8217;s one of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/evelinamedina\/must-watch-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:best movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">best <i>movies<\/i><\/a> of all time. Balancing incredible action sequences with the right amount of humor and emotion, it&#8217;s the rare kind of movie that can get your heart racing, laughter flowing, <i>and<\/i> tears spilling in abundance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Four muscular men in jeans perform on stage, showcasing toned physiques in a choreographed routine\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"297\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9ShTRfE5xx16aDnu.mAcrg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQwNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/b194ba2627e434d7946fbb233f7781a1\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Warner Bros<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/bendzialdowski\/sexy-movies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Magic Mike;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>Magic Mike<\/i><\/a> tried to be something that just didn&#8217;t work, and <i>Magic Mike XXL<\/i>\u00a0course-corrected to become what the original movie should have always been: funny, silly, sexy, female-gazey, and just plain fun. If you never experienced this movie in a cinema full of (slightly tipsy) people attracted to men, you missed out on the experience of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ziyajaffrey\/disney-live-action-remakes-that-worked-vs-went-wrong?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:5 Times Disney Nailed Live-Action Adaptations Of Animated Classics, And 6 Times They Got It So Very Wrong;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">5 Times Disney Nailed Live-Action Adaptations Of Animated Classics, And 6 Times They Got It So Very Wrong<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A character with disheveled hair, clown makeup, and a sinister expression is in a dimly lit room\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"405\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/q58puag5XFVjwYyaKDjvaw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQwNTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/a23ad788504598c13e2584df7c8fe21c\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Warner Bros<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Honestly, who even remembers what happened in <i>Batman Begins<\/i>? It&#8217;s <i>The Dark Knight,<\/i>\u00a0the most enduring of Christopher Nolan&#8217;s trilogy, which explores the full potential of the rich, gritty world of Gotham and its heroes and villains. While the movie is amazing all around, its dark take on the Joker is particularly special, in no small part thanks to Heath Ledger&#8217;s transcendent performance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>4. <\/span><span><i>Batman Returns<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Person in a stitched leather catsuit and mask with bright red lipstick, looking directly at the camera\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"532\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FtEj7ijFHuR6loxWE8pdrQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUzMjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/d2c1a52fb45e8fbf648ba50093d44053\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Warner Bros<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Long before <i>The Dark Knight<\/i>, another Batman sequel improved upon its predecessor \u2014 <i>Batman Returns<\/i>, which was the follow-up to Tim Burton&#8217;s\u00a0<i>Batman<\/i>. While the first movie was enjoyable, the sequel allowed Burton to take more creative control, resulting in an offering that was both darker and quirkier, with more layered characters and plenty of iconic moments.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>5. <\/span><span><i>Evil Dead II<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A person with a bloodied face and distressed expression stands in a dimly lit room, appearing shocked and tense\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"520\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iTJBuMsgecoe6xLY1OhNvw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/a28887788dfff0b801d290dea3015806\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Studiocanal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>Evil Dead II<\/i> took what was good about <i>The Evil Dead<\/i>, stripped away or minimized the bad parts, and dialed the whole thing up to 11. Shifting the series from more traditional horror to dark comedy territory, <i>Evil Dead II<\/i> is about as ridiculous \u2014 and ridiculously funny \u2014 as a movie gets. There&#8217;s a reason it&#8217;s a cult classic.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>6. <\/span><span><i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Two people in futuristic, flame-themed outfits with fiery effects, appearing determined and focused\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"511\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/sIczrbzGYpLqU3O0xUHkOg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUxMTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/2f8001c28e1f8bc3b8a4d7f7a9ff56e3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Lionsgate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While the first <i>The Hunger Games<\/i> movie is a solid start to the series, its follow-up,\u00a0<i>Catching Fire,<\/i> is the highlight in the franchise. Its expanded world and characters, the horrors of the games, the allegorical political themes, and Katniss and Peeta&#8217;s own journeys all feel more developed and emotionally impactful. It&#8217;s also a visual feast.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/noradominick\/tv-costar-feuds-led-to-character-deaths-changed-storylines?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:15 TV Costars Whose Disputes Caused So Much Chaos That Characters Were Killed Off Or Storylines Were Totally Changed;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">15 TV Costars Whose Disputes Caused So Much Chaos That Characters Were Killed Off Or Storylines Were Totally Changed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>7. <\/span><span><i>Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A person is looking over their shoulder, wearing a rugged leather jacket in a dramatic scene. The background is blurred\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"527\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/YqcAxeoevtJslAZXsxVmfQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUyNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/981cf30973e034663cb0557b6c4176b8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Kennedy Miller Entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When people think of classic <i>Mad Max<\/i>, it&#8217;s\u00a0<i>The Road Warrior<\/i>\u00a0that comes to mind, not the original. It was <i>The Road Warrior<\/i> that truly established the derelict, post-apocalyptic version of Australia strongly associated with the franchise, and which positioned Max as the lone warrior archetype we know and love. It was also this sequel that saw director George Miller up his game with action and stunts to a thrilling degree.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>8. <\/span><span><i>Mad Max: Fury Road<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Person with short hair and dark eye makeup sitting in a vehicle, looking focused. The setting suggests a post-apocalyptic theme\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"387\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/s2KpW79PAVvQgHVQ1N6AFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM4NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/a9d9ccc297ca588537051dc3e91fd2a7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Warner Bros<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If <i>The Road Warrior<\/i> defined classic,\u00a0<i>Mad Max<\/i>, <i>Fury Road<\/i> brought the series to a new generation and made it better than ever before. <i>Mad Max: Fury Road<\/i>\u00a0expands the apocalyptic world and the Mad Max mythos while also utilizing modern effects and a grand scale, making for an absolutely exhilarating cinematic experience. The introduction of characters like Furiosa and Nux also adds engaging new angles to the story.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>9. <\/span><span><i>Before Sunset<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Two people sit in the back of a car, engaged in conversation. The woman wears a sleeveless top\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"520\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/s2uSyvZbJi9HwNGNGJrWlA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/826c88be2e9ff27555db0f34a4a55d2b\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Castle Rock Entertainment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The\u00a0<i>Before<\/i>\u00a0trilogy is all wonderful, but&#8217;s second movie,\u00a0<i>Before Sunset,<\/i>\u00a0is perhaps the best.\u00a0<i>Before Sunset<\/i>\u00a0takes the fantastic acting and dialogue present in the first movie and adds\u00a0higher stakes, deeper emotions, and more complicated characters, as we meet them at an older age, with more life experiences that add depth to their dynamic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kristenharris1\/00s-movies-trivia-quiz?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:No One Born After 1988 Can Name All Of These Iconic 2000s Movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">No One Born After 1988 Can Name All Of These Iconic 2000s Movies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>10. <\/span><span><i>Captain America: The Winter Soldier<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A serious-looking man with short hair stares forward in a dimly lit setting, wearing a black jacket over a white shirt\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"417\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/O7sY16mlxyk7OdvYy5ZNfQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQxNztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/99b2141744dcbe48ad73d756e32d2e65\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Marvel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The relationship between Steve Rogers and his best friend Bucky Barnes is one of the most compelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (just ask <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/archiveofourown.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AO3;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">AO3<\/a>), and the central part it plays in <i>Captain America: The Winter Soldier<\/i> is a major reason why it&#8217;s widely regarded as not just an improvement on the first <i>Captain America<\/i> movie, but the strongest one overall. The moving journeys of Steve and Bucky ground the movie, but don&#8217;t take away from the fantastic action sequences \u2014 not to mention one hell of a plot twist.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>11. <\/span><span><i>Thor: Ragnarok<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A person in a sci-fi warrior costume with armor and face paint stands in an industrial setting, holding a weapon on their back\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"393\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/U8cosTH8MPsdY4091d_E5Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM5MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/08656c312cb25709bb203cd18a676638\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Marvel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>Thor: Ragnarok<\/i> breathed new life into the <i>Thor<\/i> series and its central character, as well as the MCU as a whole. It remains one of the strongest movies in the franchise, with director Taika Waititi unleashing Chris Hemsworth&#8217;s comedic chops to excellent effect while still maintaining an underlying emotional through-line that provides much-needed balance. Plus, the supporting cast is fantastic, the visuals are stunning, and the musical cues are unforgettable.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>12. <\/span><span><i>Paddington 2<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A bear in a blue coat and floppy hat sits at a table holding bread. Kitchen items and books are visible in the background\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"398\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/pfEgwQQW1wPZwLwkjSRW.Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM5ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/db44ed61e2928d2968d1725e6788202a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Studiocanal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>Paddington<\/i>\u00a0was a surprisingly charming modern adaptation of a classic children&#8217;s book series, but its sequel,\u00a0<i>Paddington 2,<\/i>\u00a0was what really captured the hearts of modern audiences, both young and not-so-young (ahem).\u00a0The wacky humor combines with lovely visuals and charming performances to create a heartwarming whole, while Hugh Grant totally steals the show as the villain, clearly having the time of his life.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>13. <\/span><span><i>Fast Five<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Person driving a car, focused and looking ahead\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"403\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/iC2vfpTH2EyqQV_vdtUhwA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQwMztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/cf5f465949cd380eab6e20221dcb0ac6\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Universal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <i>Fast and the Furious<\/i> franchise is one of seemingly endless sequels, and audiences eat up every single one. Yet it&#8217;s the fifth instalment, <i>Fast Five,<\/i> that endures as perhaps the best of the bunch. It blew open the scale of the series, shifting focus from individuals street racing to a more archetypal team of unlikely heroes, in this case, executing a heist and all the excitement that entails. While it&#8217;s genuinely thrilling, it&#8217;s also effective in assembling a cast of characters you genuinely care about and root for.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>14. <\/span><span><i>Star Wars: Episode V &#8211; The Empire Strikes Back<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Character in dark armor and helmet stands in an expansive, futuristic setting filled with lights and machinery\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"404\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jJVWqWlMNBWkXqEQsirkrA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQwNDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/62203d8d1eb7ede0a86634c0263a0ffb\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Lucasfilm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The first <i>Star Wars<\/i> movie is, of course, incredible, but its sequel \u2014 now known as\u00a0<i>Star Wars: Episode V &#8211; The Empire Strikes Back \u2014<\/i> totally changed the game for the series and cinema in general. Featuring one of the most iconic plot twists of all time, the narrative adds complex layers to all the characters, but especially to Darth Vader, while the excellent action sequences, visuals, and score from the first movie are amped up even further.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Related: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/natashajokic1\/frankenstein-netflix-behind-the-scenes?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:I Genuinely Can\u2019t Watch &quot;Frankenstein&quot; The Same Way Again After Reading These BTS Facts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">I Genuinely Can\u2019t Watch &#8220;Frankenstein&#8221; The Same Way Again After Reading These BTS Facts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>15. <\/span><span><i>Star Wars: Episode VIII &#8211; The Last Jedi<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Person holding a glowing sword, standing on rocky terrain with a focused expression\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"420\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/d7aPoUFQt4M3yf8vXh9EeQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQyMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/6068c91e7d6dfc2410df4a0f01acf8e4\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Lucasfilm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It may have been divisive, but\u00a0<i>Star Wars: Episode VIII &#8211; The Last Jedi<\/i> is frankly still the best of the modern <i>Star Wars<\/i> movies \u2014 and one of the strongest in the whole franchise. Stunning cinematography and fight choreography make for some breathtaking and memorable scenes, and the plot feels fresh and urgent, with character arcs that are dynamic and interesting.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>16. <\/span><span><i>Logan<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A character with a rugged beard and intense expression stands in a dusty industrial area, wearing a suit jacket over an open-collared shirt\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"391\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/kzJuUg19XGpJ0mXViS6R_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM5MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/f2f8c0ba8bfa49aa559679806b34c654\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> 20th Century Fox<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>Logan<\/i> takes the well-established character of Wolverine, as played by Hugh Jackman, and creates a darker, more grounded narrative for him that feels vital and refreshing. It&#8217;s a movie that shows the superhero genre at its best, and contains Jackman&#8217;s strongest performance as Wolverine, if not of his whole career. Patrick Stewart&#8217;s version of an older, unwell Charles Xavier is also incredibly moving.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>17. <\/span><span><i>Toy Story 3<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Young person holds Buzz Lightyear and Woody toys while looking at them thoughtfully\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"542\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Dmup.EApxTs4gDnu4rGuiA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/buzzfeed_articles_778\/38dfbf7d70d874439254833500087891\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span> Disney-Pixar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <i>Toy Story<\/i> series is wonderful as a whole, but\u00a0<i>Toy Story 3<\/i> is the most emotionally impactful (of course owing, in part, to the way it builds on what came before). The narrative allows the characters, as well as the audience who have grown up with them, to mature and evolve, whilst still appealing to younger viewers who can&#8217;t fully grasp the bittersweet undercurrent at play (yet). It&#8217;s poignant and cathartic, and honestly, the perfect conclusion to the series (and perhaps should have remained as such).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><span>What sequels do you think are better than the original movies, and why? Share in the comments or in the anonymous form below!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Also in TVAndMovies: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ehisosifo1\/harry-potter-trivia-quiz-movies-books?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:15 Questions Stand Between You And The Title Of No. 1 &quot;Harry Potter&quot; Fan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">15 Questions Stand Between You And The Title Of No. 1 &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; Fan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Also in TVAndMovies: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/kbball27\/disney-extreme-close-up-trivia-quiz?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:If You Get 12\/15 On This Disney Quiz, Your Eyes Can Only See Attention To Detail;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">If You Get 12\/15 On This Disney Quiz, Your Eyes Can Only See Attention To Detail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Also in TVAndMovies: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/laurengarafano\/tv-deaths-that-changed-everything?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:19 TV Character Deaths That Were So Unexpected, They Shifted The Entire Show Forever;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">19 TV Character Deaths That Were So Unexpected, They Shifted The Entire Show Forever<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/jennaguillaume\/sequels-better-than-original?utm_source=yahoo-recirc-links\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read it on BuzzFeed.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Read it on BuzzFeed.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s rare for a sequel to outdo its predecessor \u2014 far too often, they&#8217;re basically watered-down, less good versions of the original movies. 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