Most popular movies that spawn sequels, spin-offs, and remakes end up remaining the best of the bunch. It can prove difficult to follow up a narrative that has seemingly concluded, and this is certainly relevant with the convoluted sci-fi genre. While a lot of sci-fi sequels are low-budget and derivative, some end up holding historical importance all their own.
Mining a successful property for all it's worth is nothing new. However, filmmakers sometimes manage to craft something that is worthy of both the original's legacy as well as the audience's time.
10 Dredd (2012)
Dredd, with its intense, claustrophobic action, has gone on to be something of a cult classic since its release. Bolstered by a note-perfect Karl Urban performance, this reimagining stands high above its earlier, Sylvester Stallone-lead counterpart. Now, it stands as a great example of a smaller-budget comic book movie.
Judge Dredd, a law enforcement officer in the violent Mega City One, is forced to ascend a dangerous tower in search of a crime boss by the name of Ma-Ma.
9 The Blob (1988)
1988's The Blob is a gory, tongue-in-cheek remake of the 1950s original featuring Steve McQueen. While it was a box office bomb, The Blob has gone on to find its audience.
A military satellite crash lands in California. After being discovered by an elderly man, it releases a mysterious, gooey substance that proceeds to try and devour the entire town. It's not nearly as well-remembered as the original, and, while it definitely isn't as groundbreaking, it doesn't deserve to be forgotten.
8 Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
Coming off of the well-received franchise reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the follow-up had big shoes to fill. With an intense focus on Caesar and his interplay with both the humans and his community alike, the character becomes iconic. The acting is stellar across the board, but Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is very much Andy Serkis' movie.
Taking place a decade after Rise of the Planet of the Apes, the plot follows Caesar as he develops a community of fellow intelligent apes. When a combative subordinate begins a vie for power, Caesar risks losing his family.
7 Star Trek (2009)
2009's Star Trek stands as one of the few, if not only, films in the franchise to be accessible by non-fans. Fast-paced and well-acted, audiences took to J.J. Abrams' summer blockbuster reimagining.
A young and troubled James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) begins his time about the USS Enterprise by taking on a Romulan commander by the name of Nero (Eric Bana). Meanwhile, he develops contentious relationships with Spock (Zachary Quinto) and Uhura (Zoe Saldana).
6 Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War works on so many fronts it's astounding. The narrative serves as an interweaving of many characters' long-running arcs, yet it never feels bloated. So much information is packed into its runtime that it's a miracle it works at all, much less stands as a franchise highlight.
The plot follows Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, and the rest of the Avengers as they team up for what may be the last time. This time it's for their greatest threat ever: a sadistic titan hell-bent on eliminating half of humanity.
5 Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978)
A remake of a fun 1956 film by the same name, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) is not only superior but frequently regarded as one of the best sci-fi horror films of all time. Genuinely chilling, Invasion of the Body Snatchers' scary final scene is a horror cinema icon.
The plot follows a health inspector and his colleague as they slowly come to a realization that people they know and love are being replaced by physically identical alien copies.
4 Mad Max: Fury Road
On top of being a box office hit, Mad Max: Fury Road was a substantial critical darling. Going so far as to have been nominated for Best Picture, George Miller's film was seen as a technical achievement on multiple fronts.
Lone wolf Max Rockatansky finds himself wrapped up in a desperate escape attempt. Led by Charlize Theron's Imperator Furiosa, the group of women is on the run from Immortan Joe, a crazed warlord on the search for something very precious.
3 Bride Of Frankenstein
While the original Frankenstein film is revered as a monster movie marvel, its immediate sequel, Bride of Frankenstein, is every bit as good, and it even surpasses the original in some ways. Everything from the cinematography to the performances to the score was praised universally.
The plot follows Dr. Frankenstein as he tries to turn his back on his work. Then, after some coercion by his former mentor, Frankenstein sets out to craft a female counterpart to his monster.
2 Terminator 2: Judgment Day
After James Cameron upped the stakes with Aliens, he returned to a franchise he himself started with Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Boasting impressive early CGI that still holds up, the film's creative action starts and doesn't let up. Terminator 2 is bigger than the original film, it functions like clockwork, and it is widely considered a classic of both the science fiction and action genres.
The plot follows young John Connor as he becomes the target of a shape-shifting, metallic new Terminator model called the T-1000. In Connor's corner is a variation of the original film's model, the T-800.
1 The Empire Strikes Back
A wholly unique sequel that manages to stand toe-to-toe with the landmark original, The Empire Strikes Back has a fair claim to the title of best Star Wars film. With a non-traditional structure that ends on a down note, this middle chapter of the classic trilogy took risks.
With an equal focus on world-building and character development, The Empire Strikes Back continues the journey of Luke Skywalker as he goes head to head with the villainous Darth Vader and his Empire.
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