Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Empire Strikes Back is the ultimate ‘hold my beer’ sequel. I mean, who else drops the biggest plot twist of all time while juggling a frozen Han Solo? It’s like the film said, "You liked A New Hope? Hold tight, we’re about to ruin your childhood!" The stakes are higher, the dialogue is sassier, and let’s not forget the possible origin of the phrase, "I am your father"—thanks, Dad, for ruining family dinners! It’s practically a rite of passage to argue over how much better this sequel is than the original. If you don’t think this is the GOAT, we’ll meet you in the Hoth system for a duel. Welcome to the dark side of movie debates, folks!