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Empire's The Greatest Movie Sequels

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Aliens
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Aliens

James Cameron 1986 2h 17m 8.4

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

The Godfather: Part II
Francis Ford Coppola 1974 3h 22m 9.0

After the extraordinary success of the first Godfather film came this second saga of the New York mafia family. This mafia epic tells the story of Michael Corleone and his father Vito.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day
James Cameron 1991 2h 17m 8.7

It has been ten long years since a Terminator failed to kill Sarah Connor and her unborn son, John. Now, Skynet has sent back another Terminator. John Connor, who is now ten years old, is the target. The future John sends back a replica of the Terminator that tried to kill him back in time to 1995.

Mad Max: Fury Road
George Miller 2015 2h 1m 8.1

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max.

Toy Story 2
John Lasseter 1999 1h 32m 8.1

During a garage sale Andy’s mother sells some of Andy’s old things including his favorite toy Woody to a collector. Buzz Lightyear and the other toys begin a reckless mission to save their friend. The sequel to the revolutionary computer animated feature film Toy Story.

The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan 2008 2h 32m 8.9

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known ...

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Irvin Kershner 1980 2h 4m 8.7

While Luke takes advanced Jedi training from Yoda, his friends are relentlessly pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke.

The Bourne Supremacy
Paul Greengrass 2004 1h 48m 7.5

A CIA operation to purchase classified Russian documents is blown by a rival agent, who then shows up in the sleepy seaside village where Bourne and Marie have been living. The pair run for their lives and Bourne, who promised retaliation should anyone from his former life attempt contact, is forced to once again take up his life as a trained as...

Before Sunset
Richard Linklater 2004 1h 20m 8.2

Nine years ago two strangers met by chance and spent a night in Vienna that ended before sunrise. They are about to meet for the first time since. Now they have one afternoon to find out if they belong together.

Serbuan maut 2: Berandal
Gareth Evans 2014 2h 30m 7.1

After fighting his way through an apartment building populated by an army of dangerous criminals and escaping with his life, SWAT team member Rama goes undercover, joining a powerful Indonesian crime syndicate to protect his family and uncover corrupt members of his own force.

Superman II
Richard Lester 1980 2h 7m 6.8

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to marry Lois, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

Evil Dead II
Sam Raimi 1987 1h 24m 7.9

Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from “The Book of the Dead.” As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda’s body.

X2
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X2

Bryan Singer 2003 2h 13m 7.5

Army General William Stryler creates a plan to kill all the mutants on the earth. Mutant Professor Xavier unwillingly agrees to help him. The X-Men going together in a mission to save their professor and all mutants. The second film from the X-men Trilogy from director Bryan Singer.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Nicholas Meyer 1982 1h 53m 7.6

Admiral James T. Kirk is feeling old; the prospect of accompanying his old ship the Enterprise on a two week cadet cruise is not making him feel any younger. But the training cruise becomes a a life or death struggle when Khan escapes from years of exile and captures the power of creation itself.

Mad Max 2
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Mad Max 2

George Miller 1981 1h 36m 7.7

In the post-apocalyptic Australian wasteland, a cynical drifter agrees to help a small, gasoline rich, community escape a band of bandits.

Batman Returns
Tim Burton 1992 2h 6m 7.8

Batman Returns and the dark hero must up against two villains; the Penguin and Catwoman who both want to cause chaos to Gotham City. Yet while Catwoman is fighting Batman, her alter ego Selina Kyle is in love with his alter ego Bruce Wayne.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Steven Spielberg 1984 1h 58m 8.0

After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
David Yates 2007 2h 18m 7.8

With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts.

French Connection II
John Frankenheimer 1975 1h 59m 7.3

"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseille to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Joe Russo, Anthony Russo 2014 2h 16m 7.2

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Wid...

New Nightmare
Wes Craven 1994 1h 52m 7.2

A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?

The Bourne Ultimatum
Paul Greengrass 2007 1h 55m 7.7

Bourne is once again brought out of hiding by reporter Simon Ross who is trying to unveil Operation Blackbriar an upgrade to Project Treadstone in a series of newspaper columns.Information from the reporter stirs a new set of memories, and Bourne must finally uncover his dark past whilst dodging The Company's best efforts to eradicate him.

Day of the Dead
George A. Romero 1985 1h 41m 7.7

The final chapter of George A. Romero's "Dead Trilogy". In an underground government installation they are searching for a cure to overcome this strange transformation into zombies. Unfortunately, the zombies from above ground have made their way into the bunker.

Desperado
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Desperado

Robert Rodriguez 1995 1h 44m 7.5

We pick up the story as a continuation of "El Mariachi," where an itinerant musician, looking for work, gets mistaken for a hitman and thereby entangled in a web of love, corruption, and death. This time, he is out to avenge the murder of his lover and the maiming of his fretting hand, which occurred at the end of the earlier movie.

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens
J.J. Abrams 2015 2h 16m 7.4

A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas, set thirty years after Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.

Jurassic World
Colin Trevorrow 2015 2h 4m 6.6

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond.

Spider-Man 2
Sam Raimi 2004 2h 7m 7.3

Spider-man is in a slump. His superhero career is affecting his everyday life and he decides he’s had enough and puts away his costume. Yet his urge to serve and protect comes back as Dr. Octopus is causing panic in New York City and Spider-Man must return to protect the people he loves.

Back to the Future Part II
Robert Zemeckis 1989 1h 48m 8.4

Back to the Future 2 is the second and most complicated film of the series. The film has alternate dimensions, time-traveling mishaps, and a disrupted future caused by Marty Mcfly’s accidental alteration of past events. An exhilarating story with exciting special effects make this a fun movie to watch.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Alfonso Cuarón 2004 2h 21m 8.2

It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing. Convicted murderer Sirius Black has escaped the Wizards' Prison and is coming after Harry.

X-Men: Days of Future Past
Bryan Singer 2014 2h 12m 7.2

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from “X-Men: First Class,” in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Steven Spielberg 1989 2h 7m 8.4

When Dr. Henry Jones Sr. suddenly goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, eminent archaeologist Indiana Jones must follow in his father's footsteps and stop the Nazis.

The Color of Money
Martin Scorsese 1986 1h 59m 6.8

Fast Eddie Felson teaches a cocky but immensely talented protégé the ropes of pool hustling, which in turn inspires him to make an unlikely comeback.

Addams Family Values
Barry Sonnenfeld 1993 1h 34m 7.2

Pugsley and Wednesday Addams aren't happy with their new baby brother, Pubert. Gomez tries to comfort Morticia by hiring a nanny. The Addams' finally find the perfect nanny in Debbie. She charms the family, especial Uncle Fester...

Manon des sources
Claude Berri 1986 1h 55m 8.0

In this, the sequel to Jean de Florette, Manon has grown into a beautiful young shepherdess living in the idyllic Provencal countryside. She plots vengeance on the men who greedily conspired to acquire her father's land years earlier.

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Richard Marquand 1983 2h 12m 8.5

After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force.

Dawn of the Dead
George A. Romero 1978 2h 7m 8.3

An American horror movie from 1978 about a group of four people who are hiding out in a shopping center after the city has been over run with zombies. This low budget film has gained a cult statues in the horror genre.

Lethal Weapon 2
Richard Donner 1989 1h 54m 7.1

Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities

Return to Oz
Walter Murch 1985 1h 49m 8.2

Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, is somehow called back to Oz when a vain witch and the Nome King destroy everything that makes the magical land beautiful.

Scream 2
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Scream 2

Wes Craven 1997 2h 6.4

Two years after the Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott acclimates to college life while someone donning the Ghostface costume begins a new string of killings.

Mou gaan dou II
Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung 2003 1h 59m 6.9

In this prequel to Mou gaan dou (2002), Chan Wing Yan has just become an undercover cop in the triads while Lau Kin Ming joins the police force. Both the triads and the police find an enemy in a rival crime boss.

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Joe Dante 1990 1h 46m 7.3

Gremlins 2 is the sequel to the extremely successful horror comedy from 1984 about small furry monsters who cheerfully cause terror and fear to humans.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Steven Spielberg 1997 2h 9m 7.1

A research team is sent by John Hammond to the Site B island to study the dinosaurs. Meanwhile factions within his own company set about capturing them and displaying them in a new theme park in a Californian city.

Back to the Future Part III
Robert Zemeckis 1990 1h 59m 8.1

The final installment of amusing time-traveling trilogy Back to the Future sends Marty and his scientist friend Doc Brown back in time to the Old West in the year 1885. Things are rosy until Marty must somehow travel in time to prevent Doc from being shot dead.

Mission: Impossible III
J.J. Abrams 2006 2h 6m 7.0

Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, an international broker of arms and information, who's as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear – including the woman Hunt loves.

Star Trek Beyond
Justin Lin 2016 2h 2m 6.9

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Tommy Lee Wallace 1982 1h 38m 5.5

A large Halloween mask-making company has plans to kill millions of American children with something sinister hidden in Halloween masks.

Die Hard with a Vengeance
John McTiernan 1995 2h 8m 8.0

John McClane and a store owner must play a bomber's deadly game as they race around New York while trying to stop him.

Christmas Vacation
Jeremiah S. Chechik 1989 1h 37m 7.7

The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

The Four Musketeers
Richard Lester 1974 1h 47m 5.7
Iron Man Three
Shane Black 2013 2h 10m 6.7

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

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