At the time of writing, there are sequels that have not been given the green light. There is a chance that some of these movies will make an appearance one day, but there are others on the list that probably (and sadly) won’t! ..
Our list of sequels you want to see in the not-too-distant future includes:
- The Hunger Games
- The Maze Runner
- Divergent
- Game of Thrones
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
A new Home Alone movie with Macauley Culkin
So what’s the story behind these two holiday classics? The first two Home Alone movies were made in 1990 and 1991, respectively. They were released on Christmas Day and were very successful, grossing over $200 million worldwide. The sequels, however, did not fare as well. Home Alone 3 and Home Alone: The Holiday Heist were both released in 2002 and 2003, respectively. They didn’t do as well as the original films, making only $41 million combined worldwide. Finally, the reboot of Home Sweet Home Alone was released in 2016 and failed to make a profit despite being met with positive reviews.
The biggest reason these movies flopped was the writing; the screenwriters failed to capture the magic of the originals. Another reason they didn’t work was the lack of Macauley Culkin; sure, he’s all grown up now, but is that a good enough reason to have a Home Alone movie without Kevin McCalister? We don’t think so. ..
In the sequel, we could see a grown-up Kevin worn down by work and the stress of raising a family. When his wife plans a trip to her parents at Christmas, Kevin could fake a winter illness to get out of the dreaded excursion. After she leaves with the kids for the winter break, Kevin could remain home alone and enjoy his house the same way he did in the original movie. ..
Kevin’s time with Harry and Marv won’t last long as two unexpected guests turn up at his door- Harry and Marv! That would be the cue for more cartoonish action as Kevin takes on the burglars (and bungling) pair once again!
A Live-Action Peter Parker/Miles Morales Spider-Man movie
Tom Holland has already agreed to return for a Spider-Man movie and it is possible that this one will be the one he returns to. If he does, it would be with Miles Morales as his sidekick. This would pave the way for further Spider-Man movies with Miles Morales at the centre instead of Peter.
Miles is a young boy who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is a bit of an outsider and has trouble fitting in with other kids his age. He is also struggling with his mental health. Miles has a lot of anger and frustration inside him, which can show through his actions and words. If given the opportunity, Miles could become a powerful advocate for change.
Miles from Home is a team-up movie between Spider-Man and the Ant-Man. The villain is The Prowler, who we last saw in the animated Spiderverse movie. Miles fought him in the comics and we last saw him fighting Venom. Mysterio or Venom could return as the film’s main villain.
A second chance for Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern
The Green Lantern movie franchise has been on hiatus for a while now, but that doesn’t mean that the fans of the character can’t get their fix. Warner Bros. is planning on releasing a new movie every year, so it’s only natural that they would want to give the green light to another installment in the series. However, this time around, they may want to go with a more unique and powerful superhero!
That being said, Reynolds is a great actor and it would be a shame to see him go away again. So if Warner Bros. is thinking about bringing him back for a second movie, I’d say go for it!
The film industry has been in a state of flux lately, with several major studios going through changes. One of these changes saw the firing of head of production at Warner Bros. Entertainment, which left the studio without a clear direction for their movie division. This led to speculation that the studio might not produce any new movies for some time, which would leave Green Lantern as the only DC Comics property left to be developed in this way. However, it seems as though Reynolds may have some interest in returning to the character and there is talk that a live-action movie may finally happen. However, it is unknown if this will be a sequel to the original film or if it will be another project entirely.
Reports say that the new series will focus on several Green Lanterns from the comic books, including Alan Scott (Jeremy Irvine) and Guy Gardener (Finn Whitrock). It’s possible that Reynolds may make a cameo appearance as Hal Jordan. We’ll keep an eye out for any sign of him! ..
Another adventure for Lara Croft
There have been three Tomb Raider movies to date, two starring Angelina Jolie and one starring Alicia Vikander. Do we really need another one? If you’re a fan of the games, your answer might be “yes,” especially if you have been disappointed by the movie adaptations we have had so far. While they weren’t exactly awful, they haven’t quite captured Lara Croft’s adventures from the video games, as there was nowhere near enough tomb raiding and puzzle solving. ..
MGM lost the rights to the Tomb Raider game franchise, so a proposed sequel to the movie died with it. This is a shame, but if Vikander agrees to do a sequel, it could still happen at another studio with her in the lead role. She was a great Lara Croft, even if her Tomb Raider movie wasn’t a complete success.
If Vikander decides to move on from the role of Lara Croft, the sequel could star another actress in the role – Florence Pugh would be a good choice – or the new studio could reboot the franchise. Whatever direction the franchise goes in next, we hope it sticks closely to earlier games in the series, perhaps with a surprise T-Rex attack and a scene where Lara accidentally locks her butler in the refrigerator (gamers will understand these references). ..
A return to the world of Narnia
However, according to Lewis’ son, the author never intended for The Silver Chair to be made into a movie. In an interview with The Guardian, Philip Pullman said that his father had no intention of making a movie out of the book and that he was “surprised and disappointed” when it was announced that one was in development. According to Philip Pullman, author of “The Silver Chair,” his father had no intention of making a movie out of the book and was “surprised and disappointed” when it was announced that one was in development. ..
Disney decided to focus on a prequel instead of a sequel to The Magician’s Nephew, which was set to go ahead. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen either.
Netflix has stated their intention to adapt the Narnia books into movies and a TV series, but no news has been released in regards to this. It seems as though the company may have abandoned the project entirely.
The original actors who portrayed Prince Caspian, Lucy, Edmund, and Eustace in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe are all now in their late 30s or early 40s. It is unsurprising that a reboot of the movie series is being planned as these actors will likely no longer be available to reprise their roles. However, it has been rumoured that Ben Barnes could potentially return as Prince Caspian should a sequel to the movies that came before be given the green light. ..
Netflix has been hinting at a potential reboot of the classic children’s book series, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, for some time now. But it seems that they may not be able to get the rights to the property outright – at least not yet. They may be able to get a remake or sequel made, but it is unlikely that a sequel will happen.
Another adventure for The Goonies
The Goonies 2 was supposed to be released in 1990, but was scrapped due to low box office receipts. The movie’s producers have always denied any plans for a sequel, but recent rumours suggest that a new movie may actually be in the works.
There are several reasons why a sequel to the original “The Goonies” movie is unlikely to happen. For one, the original cast is all grown up now and it would be difficult to create a new movie that was a direct follow-up without them reuniting as adults. Additionally, director Richard Donner died in 2021, which made it more difficult for Warner Bros. to produce a sequel. Finally, there has been no indication from Warner Bros. that they are interested in making a sequel at all. ..
Despite the mixed reviews for Top Gun: Maverick, Warner Bros. may yet give the green light to a sequel to the 80s movie The Goonies. This could follow the original Goonies’ children who are inspired by their parents’ example and embark on an adventure of their own.
Disney+ is set to release a series inspired by The Goonies, Our Time, sometime in the future. ..
A return to the monstrous world of Van Helsing
Critics were not happy with the Van Helsing movie because it was ambitious and they thought that the sequel would be just as bad. The original movie made a lot of money and the sequel was scrapped because of that.
Despite the poor reviews for Underworld, a sequel did eventually happen. Van Helsing was arguably better than all of them and while it wasn’t quite the movie it could have been, it wasn’t quite the disaster that many critics made it out to be. Personally, I thought it was a rather fun movie, with some decent action scenes and a riveting performance from Jackman as the monster slayer.
There have been rumours of a Van Helsing reboot over the years, most recently with Overlord director Julius Avery at the helm. However, there have been no updates on that planned project over the last couple of years. It’s unlikely that Hugh Jackman will return to the role if it is a reboot rather than a sequel, but this is a bit of a shame, as his years as Wolverine have kept him in fine shape for a Van Helsing follow-up. ..
Another day off for Ferris Bueller
The sequel is set to be released in 2019 and will follow the adventures of two young men, Sam and Victor, as they take on the challenges of running a car dealership. The movie is set to be released on Netflix and will have a very different feel than Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Do we really need a Ferris Bueller sequel without Broderick’s character? We think the movie will probably be pretty good due to the producer’s Cobra Kai credentials but it does seem rather pointless. A movie with Ferris at the centre makes more sense and it could see the character take a day off from work (probably after rigging up an intricate contraption to simulate his sick voice for a call to his employer) to have further adventures with his best friend Cameron (a returning Alan Ruck).
John Hughes planned a sequel to his 1986 movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off many years ago but it fell apart allegedly because Matthew Broderick didn’t want to reprise the role. However, as several 80s movies are now getting sequels, including A Christmas Story and Beverly Hills Cop, there could still be scope for another go-round for Ferris. The movie could be based around the premise we have already mentioned or it could see Ferris as a dad trying to raise a son that shares some of his character traits. ..
This Super Bowl commercial features Broderick goofing off from work. The Sam and Victor movie is a hit, so maybe we’ll get one step closer to an actual Ferris sequel. In the meantime, check out this Super Bowl commercial that features Broderick goofing off from work.
Another vacation with the Griswolds
In the original 1983 movie, Clark Griswold and his family enjoyed a vacation in Las Vegas. This fourth movie in the series was not as good as the previous ones, but it was still entertaining. In 2015, there was an attempt to reboot the franchise, with Ed Helms taking on the role of Rusty, Clark’s son. This film focused on his family road trip to Wally World, which was the destination of choice for Clark and his family in the original 1983 movie.
Chevy Chase made a brief appearance in the reboot although his comedic timing was nowhere as strong as it had been back in the earlier Vacation movies. Despite this, Helms was still good value as the beleaguered dad and while the film didn’t get a lot of positive reviews, I personally had a good time watching it. As such, I had high hopes for a sequel! Unfortunately, Vacation’s poor performance seemingly put the brakes on that one!
The Griswolds have been featured in many movies over the years, and it would be a shame if they didn’t get their own movie. A sequel could be set after the events of Vacation, or even Down Under. If you’re a fan of the Vacation movies, you might want to start a petition to bring back the Griswolds!
A return to Earth for E.T.
In 1982, ET called home and we all shed a tear when his crewmates returned to Earth. But what happened next? We never got to see a movie sequel so we don’t quite know although there was a novel – ET: The Book Of The Green Planet – that charted ET’s attempts to return to Elliot.
There was a plan for a sequel to the movie ET – ET 2: Nocturnal Fears – although this was never given the go-ahead, presumably because the premise was too scary for children. You can hear more about that here. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a lot of talk about an ET sequel in the years since, and this could be a good thing, as it might only dilute the emotional power of the original. ..
Steven Spielberg’s new movie, “E.T.” is still a great movie and there is still potential for a sequel that is even better. The movie could see ET return to Earth expecting to see Elliot, Michael and Gertie at the ages they were, but due to a time travel twist, they would actually be much older (as befits their real ages). Alternatively, ET could meet another human child, perhaps Elliot’s son, and if ET had a child himself, the two families could go on an adventure together.
In a 4-minute film, released a few years ago, we see an ET sequel that could conceivably look like the beloved lovable alien. Despite this speculation, it’s unlikely that we will see another movie with the lovable alien – why does ET insist on breaking our hearts? – but there is a film that was released a few years ago that shows us what an ET sequel could conceivably look like.
- “The Revenant”
- “The Martian”
- “The Hateful Eight”
- “The Conjuring 2”
- “A Quiet Place”
- “Ex Machina”
- “Dunkirk”
- “Life of Pi” 9. “Manchester by the Sea”
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