The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time
Some sequels just continue the story. Others redefine the entire franchise. This league puts the most iconic movie follow-ups head-to-head — the ones that went bigger, darker, funnier, or more emotional than anyone expected. From legendary sci-fi and superhero epics to animated classics and modern blockbusters, these sequels sparked debates that never really ended. Vote in each battle and see how your picks stack up against other fans.
T1. EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)
Empire Strikes Back (1980) is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.
T1. GODFATHER PART II (1974)
Godfather Part II (1974) is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.
T1. LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002)
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.
T1. SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (2018)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.
T1. TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) is currently tied for the #1 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 100.0% head-to-head battles.
T6. ALIENS (1986)
Aliens (1986) is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.
T6. TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY (1991)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) is currently tied for the #6 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.
T8. AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2019)
Avengers: Endgame (2019) is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
T8. DARK KNIGHT (2008)
Dark Knight (2008) is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
T8. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
T8. SHREK 2 (2004)
Shrek 2 (2004) is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
T8. TOY STORY 3 (2010)
Toy Story 3 (2010) is currently tied for the #8 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.
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