The Problem With Sequels

This commentary dives into the pitfalls of movie sequels, arguing that films like Joker: Folie à Deux, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and Zoolander 2 often undermine the narrative completeness and character growth established in their originals, with The Matrix and Die Hard sequels exemplifying forced escalation and narrative backtracking. While some legacy sequels like Top Gun: Maverick, Blade Runner 2049, and Creed manage to honor and expand on their predecessors, most sequels are framed as superfluous and potentially damaging to the original story’s impact. Let's dive in... Subscribe | Enable ALL push notifications 🔔 Follow Screen Rant: TikTok: @screenrant Twitter: Facebook: LinkedIn: Official Screen Rant Website: Video by: Michael Keene & Kem Ramirez For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@ #movieanalysis #sequelsdebate #matrixresurrections #beetlejuicebeetlejuice #legacysequel