Movies with Disastrous Sequels

Whitegoose227

What movies have sequels that are worse than the original? Are there any movies that you think should have never had a sequel? Are there any movies that had a great first movie and then a terrible sequel?I'm sure we all have seen movies that had great first installments but then had terrible sequels. For example, The Matrix trilogy. The first movie was a classic and the sequels were a huge letdown. I'm curious to hear what other people think are the worst sequels and why.

greenswan

No one likes a bad sequel, and unfortunately a lot of movies have terrible sequels. Here are some movies with unfortunate sequels that didn’t quite stand up to the original:

Jaws: The Revenge (1987) – The final installment of the Jaws franchise was a giant mess, with jarring changes in tone, lack of emotion in the characters, and cheap production values. Many consider it the worst movie in the series and Roger Ebert gave it a single-star review.
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) – Despite its stars (Sandra Bullock and Jason Patric), this film was almost universally disliked by critics and audiences alike for it's silliness and lack of interest.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) – The final chapter starring Indiana Jones was not quite the grand finale we were hoping for. As the fourth film, it seemed to lack the heart and emotion of the original trilogy and was full of lens flares and CGI that wasn’t necessary for the plot.
The Godfather: Part III (1990) – This final installment of the famous Godfather trilogy was quickly branded as a huge disappointment by both critics and fans. It failed to match the greatness of the first two films and was even criticized by its lead actor, Al Pacino.
Grease 2 (1982) – This sequel to the classic musical never quite made it onto the stage and was met with mostly negative reviews. The film lacked the charm and good heartedness of its predecessor and falls painfully flat.

While sequels can sometimes be as great as their predecessors, these movies unfortunately didn't make the cut.

Koray437

There are so many movies that have terrible sequels or outright unnecessary ones. Here are a few of them.

Jurassic Park - Although the original Jurassic Park was a big success, its sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park didn't quite live up to expectations. The storyline simply wasn't as compelling, and some found the action too over-the-top.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace - The fourth installment in the Superman franchise is widely regarded as one of the worst superhero films ever made. It had terrible production values, a weak script, and awkward humor.
Alien 3 - After the success of Aliens, many fans were disappointed by the third installment in the Alien movie franchise. The film suffered from numerous problems in the development, including sharp differences between the director and the studio.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves - This 1991 film was widely considered to be a huge letdown, leaving many to ponder why they bothered making a sequel in the first place.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - After a long hiatus, expectations were high when Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was released. Unfortunately, the movie became one of the most controversial films of 2008, with fans and critics alike deeming it to be over-the-top and lacking in action.