Most film directors that make good films end up making sequels as well. However, these do not always do well and sometimes fail miserably at the box-office.
1. The Sting II
The Sting did exceptionally well when it released in 1973 and the main reason was that it starred the likes of Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Universal decided to make a sequel which was pretty drab and it was mainly because they replaced the two legendary actors.
2. Return to Oz
Return of Oz was released 46 years after the immensely successful The Wizard of Oz. Prominent characters like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion were not given too much importance for some absurd reason. The film was a colossal failure and was hated by the fans of the original film.
3. The Last Days of Patton
This film was as good as the original, Patton but unfortunately, was given the status of a TV movie instead of a mainstream film. The plot revolves around the General who is reminiscing about his past with his wife. It is shocking that it did not do well especially because it starred George C. Scott, the protagonist of the original.
4. Return from the River Kwai
This film is The Bridge on the River Kwai’s sequel and came out in 1989. The plot is based on those workers who are shipped off after the bridge is blown up. The action is mundane and the acting is decent but the film is nothing compared to the 1957 classic.
5. A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia
A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia was also shown only on television and starred Ralph Fiennes. The actor was compared to Peter O’Toole who starred in the original, Lawrence of Arabia and the former was considered to be more authentic and real.
6. Happily Ever After
A famous animation studio decided that it would be a good idea to make sequels to successful Disney films. This one was a sequel to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and even though it had an impressive star cast, nobody liked it. The studio then decided to cancel Pinocchio and the Emperor of The Night and saved themselves from losing a ton of money.
7. It Runs in the Family
This film was a sequel to A Christmas Story. The plot was vague and senseless and did not star any of the original cast members. If you want to watch a good Christmas movie, rent the original.
8. Scarlett
Scarlett was a sequel to the legendary film Gone with the Wind but was featured in the form of a miniseries which was 8 hours long. Even though people liked it, it did not hold a torch to the original. It is still worth a watch though, if you have nothing else to do.
9. Sahara
This sequel came out a few years after the original, Raise the Titanic. The star cast was okay but a lot of money was spent on the movie and not all of it could be recovered.
10. The Queen
The Queen, released in 2006, is semi-popular but what many people don’t know is that it is a sequel to the 2003 film The Deal. Michael Sheen stars in both movies and both have been written and directed by Peter Morgan and Stephen Frears respectively.
1. The Sting IIThe Sting did exceptionally well when it released in 1973 and the main reason was that it starred the likes of Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Universal decided to make a sequel which was pretty drab and it was mainly because they replaced the two legendary actors.
2. Return to OzReturn of Oz was released 46 years after the immensely successful The Wizard of Oz. Prominent characters like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion were not given too much importance for some absurd reason. The film was a colossal failure and was hated by the fans of the original film.
3. The Last Days of PattonThis film was as good as the original, Patton but unfortunately, was given the status of a TV movie instead of a mainstream film. The plot revolves around the General who is reminiscing about his past with his wife. It is shocking that it did not do well especially because it starred George C. Scott, the protagonist of the original.
4. Return from the River KwaiThis film is The Bridge on the River Kwai’s sequel and came out in 1989. The plot is based on those workers who are shipped off after the bridge is blown up. The action is mundane and the acting is decent but the film is nothing compared to the 1957 classic.
5. A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After ArabiaA Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia was also shown only on television and starred Ralph Fiennes. The actor was compared to Peter O’Toole who starred in the original, Lawrence of Arabia and the former was considered to be more authentic and real.
6. Happily Ever AfterA famous animation studio decided that it would be a good idea to make sequels to successful Disney films. This one was a sequel to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and even though it had an impressive star cast, nobody liked it. The studio then decided to cancel Pinocchio and the Emperor of The Night and saved themselves from losing a ton of money.
7. It Runs in the FamilyThis film was a sequel to A Christmas Story. The plot was vague and senseless and did not star any of the original cast members. If you want to watch a good Christmas movie, rent the original.
8. ScarlettScarlett was a sequel to the legendary film Gone with the Wind but was featured in the form of a miniseries which was 8 hours long. Even though people liked it, it did not hold a torch to the original. It is still worth a watch though, if you have nothing else to do.
9. SaharaThis sequel came out a few years after the original, Raise the Titanic. The star cast was okay but a lot of money was spent on the movie and not all of it could be recovered.
10. The QueenThe Queen, released in 2006, is semi-popular but what many people don’t know is that it is a sequel to the 2003 film The Deal. Michael Sheen stars in both movies and both have been written and directed by Peter Morgan and Stephen Frears respectively.
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