10 Movies From The 2020s That Need Sequels
2020s movies that need sequels.
We are halfway through the 2020s, meaning it has been long enough for certain films released since 2020 to get sequels. Some of these films wrapped up neatly, leaving little room for confusion or continuation, to the point that a follow-up might even interfere with their greatness. Others, however, beg for a sequel. And while some of them already have one in development or at least confirmed, many do not have such promising news. Still, it is interesting to imagine what certain sequels would look like, even if the original movie didn't seem like the start of a franchise.
Whether through unresolved puzzles, in-depth world-building, or intriguing hints at other stories concerning secondary characters, certain successful films from the 2020s have paved the way for a sequel in one way or the other. A good movie sequel does not simply need to continue the original story but can also expand the surrounding universe and reinvent the original idea, not to mention how some could even get a spiritual successor that isn't necessarily an official sequel.
10 SoulReleased In 2020One of Pixar’s latest movies, Soul, is a poignant story about the meaning of life, identity, and finding a sense of purpose. In the first movie, the main character is a struggling musician who, right when his dreams are about to come true, falls to his death. Refusing to give up, his life forms an alliance with a lost soul (literally) in a pre-existing limbo who, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with living.
Your RatingSoulPG
Release Date December 25, 2020 Runtime 100 minutesTina Fey
John Ratzenberger
Pixar's Soul follows Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), a pianist, who is killed in an accident just before his big opportunity to finally succeed in the world of jazz music. Joe's soul gets stuck in the "Great Before", a purgatory which gives him the idea of reuniting his body and soul. Alongside Foxx, Soul features the voices of Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Phylicia Rashad, and Angela Bassett.
Soul, perhaps more than any Disney Pixar movie, touches upon existential themes of belonging. It offers a philosophical commentary on people’s obsession with finding a unique path that would grant them value and meaning. It proved that children's cartoons can deliver in-depth exploration of more serious topics without losing their playful appeal. A sequel could expand on this, perhaps telling where 22, the originally lost soul, is and how they are currently dealing with the life they once feared. It would also be nice for the two main characters to reunite.
9 Last Night in SohoReleased In 2021Last Night in Soho is a brilliant thriller that subverted the genre's classical tropes and featured Thomasin Mckenzie as the young and sensitive Eloise and Anya Taylor-Joy as the mysterious Sandie. The story alternates between modern-time London, exploring Eloise's life as a newly-arrived student at UAL, and the 1960s British Capital through the former's dream about Sandie, an aspiring singer trying to make it in the big city. Slowly, the story builds up to the unexpected, final plot twist while also revealing the psychic ability of the protagonist.
Your RatingLast Night in SohoR
Release Date October 29, 2021 Runtime 116 minutesAnya Taylor-Joy
Lisa McGrillis
In the acclaimed director Edgar Wright’s psychological thriller, Last Night in Soho, Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s, where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. However, the glamour is not all it appears to be, and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
It is the gift of Eloise in Last Night in Soho that sets up a sequel. The young student, now equipped with an ability that she is able to control and recognize, can explore beyond Sandie's past and uncover new secrets. As a consequence, a further film could take advantage of this by delving into a different and equally exciting period in the history of London, while also introducing new fascinating characters and thrilling mysteries.
8 TenetReleased In 2020Although Christopher Nolan's 2020 movie Tenet divided critics, there are several fans everywhere who would definitely enjoy a continuation of the mind-blowing and confusing story. The film director chose to delve into one of his favorite subjects: time.
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The film is a sci-fi, action thriller portraying a former CIA agent who joins a covert organization to investigate time-reversing objects and their link to an attack from the future on the present. Despite the mixed opinions it received, Tenet is a very interesting addition to Nolan's filmography. The story, incredibly complex and detailed, could easily be brought to new heights and explored further in a sequel.
Your RatingTenetPG-13
Release Date September 3, 2020 Runtime 150 minutesKenneth Branagh
John David Washington
Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, a nameless Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
There are so many twists and possible mysteries to uncover, to the point a sequel could actually be a prequel and vice versa. Unfortunately, Christopher Nolan has never done a sequel outside the Dark Knight trilogy, and it seems highly unlikely that he will ever do so for movies like Inception or Tenet.
7 EncantoReleased In 2021Disney's Encanto enchanted the audience and critics alike, delivering a heartfelt musical fantasy that follows Mirabel Madrigal, a fifteen-year-old girl who finds out she is the only one in her family without a magical gift, and she embarks on a journey to unravel the mystery behind her family’s fading powers. The magical realism, exploration of themes like generational pressure, and melodic music made the cartoon instantly a cult, with songs like "We Don't Talk About Bruno" becoming a phenomenon.
Your RatingEncantoPG
Release Date November 24, 2021 Runtime 99 minutesMauro Castillo
John Leguizamo
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charming (and enchanted) place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might be her exceptional family’s last hope. Mirabel will seek out her missing cousin, Bruno, to discover the truth that Abuela has buried away for all of their lives.
Given its success, an Encanto sequel seems like a no-brainer for Disney but has yet to be confirmed. A follow-up could expand the story while introducing new family members or magical communities, without losing track of the more delicate themes analyzed in the first movie, such as transgenerational trauma and the impact of societal and family expectations on mental health.
6 UnderwaterReleased In 2020Underwater premiered in 2020 as a sci-fi action horror featuring Norah (interpreted by Kirsten Stewart) and a group of workers attempting to survive against terrifying marine monsters after the drilling facility at the bottom of the ocean where they operate is destroyed by an earthquake.
Underwater's ending set up a sequel by suggesting that Tian Industries might have had more knowledge than expected about what lurked at the bottom of the Marianna Trench.
The movie manipulates humans' haunting terror of the unknown deep sea while simultaneously playing with the surrounding catastrophic atmosphere. Although it received mixed reviews, it delivered an interesting twist that teased a more complex story taking place behind the events portrayed.
Your RatingUnderwaterPG-13
Release Date January 10, 2020 Runtime 95 minutesMamoudou Athie
Kristen Stewart
Jessica Henwick
T.J. Miller
After a massive earthquake damages an oceanic research company's station, the crew must travel across the ocean floor to the safety of another base. The only catch is that the unknown waters are home to dangerous aquatic monsters. Underwater stars Kristen Stewart in the lead role alongside Vincent Cassel, Mamoudou Athie, and TJ Miller.
Underwater's ending set up a sequel by suggesting that Tian Industries might have had more knowledge than expected about what lurked at the bottom of the Marianna Trench, while also seemingly revealing that Norah's final choice might not have put an end to the creatures. It would be worth, therefore, delving into a new story with either the remaining characters of the previous films or new additions.
5 The CreatorReleased In 2023The Creator is a sci-fi action film set in a future where humanity has waged a war against advanced AI after the latter activated a nuclear detonation in Los Angeles. The movie is a thought-provoking exploration of artificial intelligence and morality. The main character, Joshua (John David Washington), is a soldier sent to eliminate a powerful AI child, Alphie, only to question his own belief system.
Your RatingThe CreatorPG-13
Release Date September 29, 2023 Runtime 123 minutesJohn David Washington
Gemma Chan
The Creator is a sci-fi action film from Rogue One director Gareth Edwards. Edwards wrote and directed the movie, which centers on the human race's war against AI. In the post-apocalyptic world, Joshua (John David Washington) is tasked with finding and killing the architect of the dangerous AI and the mysterious weapon they are developing.
Although the movie did not have much success at the box office and the plot might have had some shortcomings, the incredible world-building and detailed characterization hint at the possibility of many more stories to deliver that would delve into the fascinating background portrayed. The Creator 2 could enrich the philosophical pondering already done by the first on an even bigger scale. Edwards’ world-building is rich with untapped potential, making a sequel an exciting opportunity to expand this original IP.
4 Don't Worry DarlingReleased In 2022Don't worry, Darling might have stirred some behind-the-scenes controversy and mixed reviews, but the movie's take on the thriller and romance genres could be revisited, either in a proper sequel or with new characters. The surrealist psychological thriller features Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, and Harry Styles as the main characters in an idyllic town where a sinister secret seems to be lurking under a 1950s picture-perfect facade. The film explores themes of possession, illusion, and gender roles.
Your RatingDon't Worry DarlingR
Release Date September 22, 2022 Runtime 2h 2mFlorence Pugh
Harry Styles
In Don't Worry Darling, a young married couple are lucky enough to live in Victory, an experimental town created to house the workers and families of the top-secret Victory Project. Life is perfect, with every resident’s needs met by the company. All they ask in return is an unquestioning commitment to the Victory cause. But soon, cracks in their idyllic life appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade.
Despite having a somewhat satisfying (albeit bittersweet) conclusion for the protagonist, the viewer is left with some questions about the more general story taking place behind the scenes and the fate of the characters involved. Don't Worry Darling 2's ending leaves room for a sequel. A follow-up could investigate the Victory Project more deeply, and explore what happened in that specific reality and to the other people trapped there. The focus could shift to another woman seeking to break free.
3 Bullet TrainReleased In 2022With fun characters, biting humor, and the various connections between seemingly unrelated events, Bullet Train could have easily started a franchise. The movie features Ladybug (Brad Pitt), a reluctant assassin who is entrusted with covering for his colleague Carter and retrieving a briefcase on a speeding train filled with hitmen and criminals, each of their conflicting plans.
Your RatingBullet TrainNot Yet Rated
Release Date July 29, 2022 Runtime 126 minutesLogan Lerman
Karen Fukuhara
Packing a stellar cast with the likes of Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, and Zazie Beetz, David Leitch's Bullet Train tells the story of an assassin for hire who bumps into multiple dangerous criminals aboard a high-speed Shinkansen trip from Tokyo to Kyoto. The 2022 action comedy is an adaptation of Kōtarō Isaka's novel "Maria Beetle".
Characters like Ladybug, Lemon, Tangerine, and The Father and The Elder are effortlessly charming presences, with an intriguing appeal rooted in the mystery that, despite their respectful screentime, still surrounds them. As much as we might have seen of them, we know, based on their interactions, that there is room for more to see. And although, unfortunately, not all of them will be able to come back, the remaining ones deserve another occasion to shine.
2 BarbarianReleased In 2022Barbarian took the horror genre by storm with its shocking twists and chilling atmosphere. The story follows Tess (Georgina Campbell), who unknowingly rents a house that has been double-booked by a man, unaware of the horrific secrets beneath the place's foundation. The film builds to a brutal and completely unexpected climax but also leaves the audience haunted by unanswered questions.
Your RatingBarbarianR
Release Date September 9, 2022 Runtime 102 minutesBill Skarsgard
Georgina Campbell
In Barabarian, Tess (Georgina Campbell) travels to Detroit for a job interview, booking an Airbnb to stay at. When she discovers the rental is currently occupied by a man named Keith (Bill Skarsgard), who also supposedly booked the property, Tess agrees to stay the night while they sort things out. However, her reservations for Keith are the least of her worries - as she soon discovers the home is not what it seems.
Instead of a prequel on the origins of Frank, the twisted man responsible for the house’s dark legacy, a sequel could continue the story of The Mother, who, despite her apparent end, could have easily survived the shots. Zach Cregger, the director, joked about the possibility of the character integrating into modern society (via The Hollywood Reporter). With its innovative approach to the horror genre and unexpected storytelling, Barbarian 2 could expand the terror in bold new ways.
1 RenfieldReleased In 2023Renfield offered a new perspective on the myth surrounding Dracula, combining horror, action, and dark comedy. The film features Renfield, a servant of Count Dracula who tries to break free from his toxic relationship with the feared vampire. Although the movie offers a satisfying conclusion, it also leaves room for more to come.
Your RatingRenfieldR
Release Date April 14, 2023 Runtime 93 minutesNicholas Cage
Nicholas Hoult
In this horror comedy, Renfield, the lackey of Count Dracula, aids the famous vampire on his journey to the new world. Unfortunately, the long-suffering servant is committed to an insane asylum after being framed for the murder of several ship crew members on arrival. When given a second chance at life, he falls for a quirky and aggressive traffic cop named Rebecca Quincy.
After all, throughout the whole film, it is constantly hinted at a much bigger universe of mysterious and dark creatures and vampire hunters. The sequel could introduce new threats, relive old legends, or even reveal more about the fate of Dracula, which despite the appearances, might not be as definitive. Renfield 2 could expand on its horror-comedy roots while continuing to reinvent the legend of Dracula and his surrounding universe. Director Chris McKay also suggested the possibility of a sequel to the 2020s movie.
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