Top Ten Most Disappointing Movie Sequels of All Time
These movies may have been bad, or they may have been just okay. The only rule is, they have to be a major let down from the prior films.
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- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsEwan McGregorLiam NeesonNatalie PortmanTwo Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory.A let down from Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983). While all three of those are near perfect, this film was very, very bad.
- DirectorJoe JohnstonStarsSam NeillWilliam H. MacyTéa LeoniA decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Grant to go to Isla Sorna for a holiday, but their unexpected landing startles the island's new inhabitants.Although some people believe that The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) is even worse, I feel that Jurassic Park 3 is much, much worse from both of the other two.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordCate BlanchettShia LaBeoufIndiana Jones becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.A huge step down from all three of it's predecessors, letting down fans, and even those that didn't enjoy it's prior films.
- DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerGeorge ClooneyChris O'DonnellBatman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City.Laughably bad, this film was even a step down from Batman Forever (1995), which didn't seem possible at the time.
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsTobey MaguireKirsten DunstTopher GraceA strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.A let down from two of the best superhero movies of all time, Spiderman (2002) and Spiderman 2 (2004), this movie was awful in almost every way.
- DirectorJohn G. AvildsenStarsSylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungReluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protégé who's hungry for success.A film about a boxer...in a financial struggle??? This movie was a let down from some of the greatest action films of all time.
- DirectorSidney J. FurieStarsChristopher ReeveGene HackmanMargot KidderThe Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor's latest creation, Nuclear Man.A let down from some of the first superhero films ever, and some great ones at that.
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Mickey RourkeGwyneth PaltrowWith the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.Iron Man (2008) was a great superhero movie. This movie stepped down in every way possible, including villains, dialogue, and directing.
- DirectorJonathan MostowStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerNick StahlKristanna LokenA machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack.A let down from a classic 80's film, and the greatest action movie ever made, T2: Judgement Day (1991).
- DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossFreedom fighters Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of extraordinary skills and weaponry against the systematic forces of repression and exploitation.Being the second in the series, The Matrix Reloaded lacked everything revolutionary about the original film, considered one of the best action movies ever made.