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What makes a good movie sequel? Let's dive into the various elements that can make or break a good sequel.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Sequels in Film
00:48 - The Problem with Movie Sequels
01:50 - Personnel
06:44 - Planned vs Unplanned
12:49 - Content
14:47 - Takeaways

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THE PROBLEM WITH MOVIE SEQUELS

Movie sequels have been with us for decades, for better or worse. The general consensus is that "movie sequels are bad," probably from the fact that a majority fail to live up to the success of the original. However, there are plenty of examples of movie sequels that are better than the original. So, what's the secret between good sequels vs. bad sequels? There might not be a definitive answer but there are some elements that sequels often contend with that should be taken into consideration.

PERSONNEL

One area that can have an impact on the success of a sequel is the personnel involved. Did the original director return to (hopefully) recapture the magic? Or has a new director been brought on to take the IP in a new direction? The same can be said for the cast — most of the time, the audience expects the same characters to reprise their roles but that also isn't a guarantee.

PLANNED VS. UNPLANNED

In general, it can be argued that a "planned" sequel has an advantage over an "unplanned" sequel. The former can designed to leave things open-ended knowing that the questions will be answered in the next installment. Unplanned sequels are typically greenlit after a film becomes a surprise hit. When your film makes a massive profit, the opportunity to repeat that success can be irresistible. But as we've seen over and over, even with the same director, cast, and plot, a sequel's success can be just as elusive as a brand new film.

CONTENT

When approaching a sequel, there is a conundrum in the content — make it too similar to the original and it's boring, make it too new and it fails to give the audience what they wanted to return to. One strategy here is to change genres, like how James Cameron took the sci-fi/horror of Ridley's Scott's Alien and turned the sequel into a sci-fi/action film. But, once again, this is also a risk.

Every movie is a gamble and the debate over good movie sequels vs bad movie sequels promises to be a constant. So, when you're about to either make or watch a sequel, try to keep these elements in mind.


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