Making a great sequel to a film is, admittedly, a daunting task. Between screenwriters constantly rehashing plots, and studios attempting to prove that “bigger is better,” there are some terrible sequels that have managed to hit the silver screen. But despite this, there are a select few that are truly better than the original.
Instead of riding the coattails of their predecessors, there are a number of sequels that stand out with their development of beloved characters and exploration of a world we already adore. Curious? Click through this gallery to see what those films are.