12 Sequels That Should Have Never Happened

1. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 2004，IMDB Rating: 1.5, IMDB Votes: 31734, ID: 0270846
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Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 is a sequel that fails to deliver any charm or humor of its predecessor. It’s about a group of super-smart babies, led by baby leader Kahuna, who stop an evil media mogul from conquering the world. The movie’s attempt at comedy falls flat, with jokes that are far from funny. It’s a movie that’s hard to enjoy, even for a light-hearted laugh.
2. Jaws: The Revenge 1987，IMDB Rating: 3.0, IMDB Votes: 50138, ID: 0093300
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Jaws: The Revenge is a sequel that disappoints on many levels. It’s about the Brodys’ encounter with Jaws again. It lacks the tension and thrill that made the original Jaws a classic. The plot is illogical and the special effects are subpar, making it a sorry chapter in a once-proud franchise.
3. Return to the Blue Lagoon 1991，IMDB Rating: 5.2, IMDB Votes: 21750, ID: 0102782
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Return to the Blue Lagoon, despite its beautiful tropical scenery and attractive leads, is as ridiculous as its predecessor. It continues the setting of a tropical desert island. The story follows two children – Lily and Richard – as they grow up on a deserted island and experience adolescent exploration and love. It fails to deliver a compelling narrative or characters, making it a disappointing sequel.
4. Staying Alive 1983，IMDB Rating: 4.8, IMDB Votes: 17722, ID: 0086361
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Staying Alive is a sequel that trades uninspired dance sequences for the dramatic depth of the original. The story follows the life of Tony Manero as he tries to become a successful dancer on Broadway. More concentration is given to the dance scenes and Tony’s professional pursuits, at the expense of the emotional depth and social realism found in Weekend Night Fever.
5. Fifty Shades Freed 2018，IMDB Rating: 4.5, IMDB Votes: 75297, ID: 4477536
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Fifty Shades Freed concludes the trilogy in a clumsy fashion. It follows the lives of Christian Grey and Anastasia after their marriage. It lacks narrative tension and engagement, focusing more on lavish scenes. Despite the excitement of the scenes, it fails to bring the trilogy to a successful conclusion.
6. Look Who’s Talking Too 1990，IMDB Rating: 4.7, IMDB Votes: 49068, ID: 0100050
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Look Who’s Talking Too continues the hilarious style of the baby’s inner monologue from its predecessor. But the jokes seem flat and the plot seems stiff and uninspired, often seen as a classic example of sequel blunder.
7. The Next Karate Kid 1994，IMDB Rating: 4.5, IMDB Votes: 34187, ID: 0110657
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Despite featuring a future Oscar winner in Hilary Swank, ‘The Next Karate Kid’ is widely regarded as a low point in the franchise. It tells the story of a new generation of disciples, Julie Pierce. The film’s plot is seen as uninspired and the karate sequences lack the excitement of the original.
8. Speed 2: Cruise Control 1997，IMDB Rating: 3.9, IMDB Votes: 86531, ID: 0120179
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A sequel that failed to live up to the high-octane thrills of its predecessor, ‘Speed 2: Cruise Control’ is often criticized for its lackluster plot and absence of original star Keanu Reeves. The movie is about a heroine, Annie, who stops a madman from hijacking a cruise ship while she is on a cruise vacation.The film’s action sequences are seen as lackluster and the plot is often described as laughable.
9. The Fly II 1989，IMDB Rating: 5.1, IMDB Votes: 24900, ID: 0097368
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It tells the story of Martin, the son of scientist Seth Brundle from the original film. Martin inherits the trait of genetic mutation from his father and gradually mutates into a flyman as he grows up. While the movie continues the sci-fi and horror elements of the first film and has received critical acclaim for its special effects, the plot and characterization fail to live up to its predecessor.
10. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 2010，IMDB Rating: 6.2, IMDB Votes: 107016, ID: 1027718
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Despite the return of Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ is often seen as a disappointing sequel. Gekko tries to repair his relationship with his daughter and teams up with financier Jack to expose the machinations of the financial world. The film’s plot was criticized for being overly complicated and lacking the sharpness and tension of its predecessor.
11. Exorcist II: The Heretic 1977，IMDB Rating: 3.8, IMDB Votes: 28704, ID: 0076009
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Exorcist II: The Heretic is a sequel that fails to live up to the original’s chilling legacy. The story focuses on Regan (played by Linda Blair) as she tries to return to her normal life after experiencing demonic possession. Although Linda Blair also returns, the movie is marred by false mystical effects and poor plotting.
12. The Chronicles of Riddick 2004，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 243517, ID: 0296572
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The Chronicles of Riddick continues the adventures of the protagonist. This time, Riddick is caught up in an interstellar war against a powerful army of undead and their leader. Where it falls short. The storyline is convoluted and the dialog often feels forced.