The annual Hollywood ritual of predicting which sequels will be worth watching and which ones are best left to gather dust is upon us. This year's crop of anticipated sequels has some real gems, but unfortunately, there are also a few stinkers waiting in the wings.
Let's start with "The Devil Wears Prada 2," which promises to be a worthy successor to 2006's iconic fashion comedy. With its original cast back together and a screenplay penned by Aline Brosh McKenna, this sequel has all the ingredients of a classic, from Anne Hathaway's signature style to Meryl Streep's unforgettable performance as Miranda Priestly.
Next up is "Focker-in-Law," the latest installment in the "Meet the Parents" franchise. While the original was a laugh-out-loud comedy classic, its sequels have struggled to recapture that magic. This one seems particularly uninspired, with its reliance on tired in-law jokes and an awkward new character played by Skyler Gisondo.
On the other hand, we have "Scary Movie 6," which brings back the Wayans brothers for another round of horror parody gold. With Anna Faris and Regina Hall back as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks, this sequel has all the makings of a laugh-out-loud comedy classic – or at least something worth watching.
Unfortunately, not all sequels are created equal. "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" feels like a necessary evil, serving only to expand the franchise's universe without adding much depth or interest. And as for "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," while it has its moments, it ultimately feels like a rehashing of the original film.
Lastly, there's "Toy Story 5," which promises to be an exciting new chapter in the beloved franchise. However, with each installment feeling increasingly formulaic and nostalgia-driven, this sequel may struggle to live up to expectations.
In short, while not all sequels are created equal, there are a few that are worth watching out for – "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is our top pick, followed closely by "Scary Movie 6." As for the rest? Let's just say they're best left to gather dust on the shelf.
Let's start with "The Devil Wears Prada 2," which promises to be a worthy successor to 2006's iconic fashion comedy. With its original cast back together and a screenplay penned by Aline Brosh McKenna, this sequel has all the ingredients of a classic, from Anne Hathaway's signature style to Meryl Streep's unforgettable performance as Miranda Priestly.
Next up is "Focker-in-Law," the latest installment in the "Meet the Parents" franchise. While the original was a laugh-out-loud comedy classic, its sequels have struggled to recapture that magic. This one seems particularly uninspired, with its reliance on tired in-law jokes and an awkward new character played by Skyler Gisondo.
On the other hand, we have "Scary Movie 6," which brings back the Wayans brothers for another round of horror parody gold. With Anna Faris and Regina Hall back as Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks, this sequel has all the makings of a laugh-out-loud comedy classic – or at least something worth watching.
Unfortunately, not all sequels are created equal. "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" feels like a necessary evil, serving only to expand the franchise's universe without adding much depth or interest. And as for "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come," while it has its moments, it ultimately feels like a rehashing of the original film.
Lastly, there's "Toy Story 5," which promises to be an exciting new chapter in the beloved franchise. However, with each installment feeling increasingly formulaic and nostalgia-driven, this sequel may struggle to live up to expectations.
In short, while not all sequels are created equal, there are a few that are worth watching out for – "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is our top pick, followed closely by "Scary Movie 6." As for the rest? Let's just say they're best left to gather dust on the shelf.
especially with toy story 5 its been so long since the last one and i loved the first 4 so much i hope they can live up to expectations, but if not itll be a bummer 
and u think scary movie 6 will be good though? i love the wayans brothers tho 
what about the hunger games sequel tho? cant they do something more interesting than just addin more universe stuff? 
some are total winners like the devil wears prada 2 which is def gonna be fire 
and scary movie 6 is always a good time 
anna faris and regina hall are back and that's all i need to watch it 
but then theres the hunger games and ready or not 2 which just feel like meh 
its like theyre just trying to cash in on the original franchises popularity 
toy story 5 sounds like more of the same formulaic fun but idk if thats really what we want from our movies 
. I mean, come on, can't we get some original ideas for once? "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is looking pretty promising tho, at least they're bringing back the originals 
. And Scary Movie 6 seems like it could be a real laugh fest 
I'm kinda stoked that someone finally picked a winner in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" – Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly is still the queen of mean 
. Sadly, it's all about finding those hidden gems amidst the duds... or not 
I've been waiting for this sequel for years, can't wait to see what aline brosh mckenna has in store for us 
the original was a classic, so i'm having high hopes for the new one. on the other hand, "focker-in-law" sounds like a total snooze fest 
skyler gisondo is talented, but can he bring that same energy as jason segel? idk about this one...
"Toy Story 5" sounds like one of those films 
with Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep back together - those two are comedic genius! 
And let's be real, "Toy Story 5" better step its game because the last one was meh 
. According to IMDB, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has a 74% approval rating from critics, while Scary Movie 6 has a 64% approval rating - I'm excited to see how these sequels play out! 
. On the other hand, "Focker-in-Law" sounds like a major snooze fest, how can you top Jason Schwartzman's awkwardness? 
I love the toys as much as the next guy, but it's like they're just phoning it in at this point. Formulaic and nostalgia-driven? More like formulaic and relying on nostalgia - I want something new, you know? 
. They always try, but sometimes it feels like they're just going through the motions 
. I mean, what's the point of making a sequel if it's just gonna be more of the same? 
... and that's like saying the whole world is just one big, messy canvas waiting for someone to create something beautiful on top of it 
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. The franchise needs expansion, and if that means a few more movies, so be it 
