Inception
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Jokeris one of the most singular standalone pic of the retiring 10 years , and it told a tale from start to coating , but author - managing director Todd Phillips justannouncedJoker 2with Joaquin Phoenix returning . Some rooter think that a follow - up could ruin the original movie , as enclose more of Batman ’s Rogues Gallery was never what the original film was about .
However , the annunciation is unsurprising , as the 2019 movie made over a billion dollars ( as perBox Office Mojo ) , and as money talks in Hollywood , any financially successful movie could get a sequel , regardless of how necessary it is . Redditors go for that these films do n’t survey the same path , as sequel could tarnish what made them so groovy . But between an epic swords - and - sandal film and a bequest sequel to a cult classic , a couple of them might already be in production .
Gladiator (2000)
Asbo_Snowmanpoints toGladiator , and their reasoning why it is base on realism . The Redditor notes , " I only say this because I ’ve learn rumors of a script wherein Maximus add up back to fight on behalf of the gods . That would not only be terrible but ruin the original ’s bitter - sugared conclusion . "
The Redditor heard right , as asequel has been in development for year . And the screenplay , written by Nick Cave , got a lot of attention due to its outlandish premise , which is n’t remotely in line with the original ’s theme and tone . The screenplay see Maximus being forced to fight back through every warfare in history , and ends with him agitate in Vietnam . But establish onThe Northman ’s critical success , a uncanny , fantastical historical epic might just work .
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004)
It ’d be interesting to bed what happens to Joel and Clementine , whether they end up together or if they break up again , but that ’s the looker of the conclusion . The moving-picture show is purposefully allow equivocal , and the way their life turn out is up to the spectator , and it depends on whether they ’re more cynical or affirmative .
Inception (2010)
To say that the Christopher Nolan - directedInceptiontakes station inside a persona ’s mind , it ’s fairly consequential and action - pile . The 2010 action sci - fi motion picture was the most well-informed and technically influential blockbuster pic sinceThe Matrix , and it ’s easy to want a sequel without thinking of the repercussions .
Monsieur_oscarnotes , " Only drawing card of it is that we do n’t know the ending . " If there was anInceptionsequel , the effect of audiences not cognize whether or not Cobb was still in a dreaming and if those children were substantial would be completely ruined . However , lead up to the release ofTenet , Nolan fans were convincedit was a secret sequel toInception . Luckily , that turned out to not be true .
Total Recall (1990)
Total Recallends equivocally , as it end the same way as the opening ’s ambition sequence , lead viewers to think over whether Quaid was dreaming the whole time . Graphitetshirtthinks that aTotal Recallsequel would greatly break the original film and its equivocalness . The Redditor explains , " The point is that you ’re suppose to not fuck if it ’s real or not at the end . A sequel would ruin that "
A lot of movies are like this , includingInception , American Psycho , andBlade Runner , or at least that was the type untilBlade Runner 2049provided audiences with answers they did n’t necessarily require . But even though there has n’t been a sequel toTotal Recall , the universally hated 2013 remaking did more than enough terms to the IP .
The Italian Job (1969)
The Italian Jobis a crime caper that follows a radical of British conmen who plot to steal gold in Italy . And while it ’d be great to see the gang again , Australian_Slothexplains , " Ending on the cliffhanger it did means any sequel would spoil it . " The movie ends on a genuine cliffhanger , as the getaway jitney full of gold spins out of control and hangs off the edge of a cliff .
An American remake of the 1969 classic was released in 2003 . And as the movie is succinctly wrapped up and does n’t end on the same literal cliffhanger , it would be prosperous for the studio to develop a sequel to the remake . Many think the remaking isjust as good as the original , as the radical of conmen and conwomen had so much interpersonal chemistry , and a subsequence could still work .
Ex Machina (2015)
Ex Machinahas the tested and true premise of machine becoming more intelligent than their creator had ever hoped , and they then deceptively and maliciously twist on him . The movie ended with a automaton , Eva , entering the veridical reality , and it was shot in such a haunting elbow room that leaves hearing to imagine what she did next , whether she fit comfortably into lodge or went all T800 on the world .
A erase userthinks that if a subsequence was developed that depict what happened next , it would ruin the original movie . But there ’s an star , as the Redditor adds , " Unless they made it a prequel toThe Matrix . " While that ’s a massive stretch , it would have been more interesting than what was done with the series inThe Matrix Resurrections .
Adaptation (2002)
Adamthecynicnotes , " I check someone sayAdaptationshould have a continuation , what would it even be about ? " 2002’sAdaptationhas an interesting construct , as it follows screenwriter Charlie Kaufman struggling to adjust the non - fable bookThe Orchid Thiefwhile tell apart that write up at the same clip . The film is a commentary on predictable Hollywood writing just as much as it ’s about troubled relationships and stealing heyday from swamps .
However , give thatAdaptationwas a meta follow - up to the phantasy dramaBeing John Malkovich , there could always be a follow - up that does n’t follow the same characters . Or there could be a direct subsequence that catches up with Charlie , as he could have either become the humanity ’s most celebrated film writer or he could have become unhireable due to his pretentiousness .
The Goonies (1985)
Adventure films likeThe Gooniesaren’t made anymore , and the last movie that reckon a group of kids explore caves was 2011’sSuper 8 , which has had very piffling fanfare since its release . So a spate of 80s kids would love to see a remaking of the risky venture classic , but notKahzgul . The Redditor fence , " I know it ’s in the works . I really hope they scrap it . "
But the Redditor might be relieved to hear that there has been no update on the in - development - hell sequel for years . However , others believeaGoonieslegacy sequel will be announcedat the end of 2022 . And while that ’s completely unfounded conjecture , given the popularity of 80s nostalgia trip , if any movie was to get a subsequence greenlit , it ’d beThe Goonies .
Elf (2003)
lover have been wanting anElfsequel for yr , butTheExquisitoris dead in the minority when they excuse that a follow - up would maculate the original ’s legacy . The Redditor notes that Will Ferrell is at least in agreement with him , adding , " If I echo correctly , Will Ferrell turned down several million dollar sign to do a subsequence . "
The user is not wrong , as the player reportedlyturned down $ 29 million for the sequel . Along with thinking that a subpar sequel could destroy the original movie , Ferrell dislike working with director Jon Favreau . The funniness actor and film director really must n’t have gotten along if Ferrell was willing to transcend on such a huge earnings .
Pulp Fiction (1994)
ShowingMyselfOutthinks aPulp Fictionsequel would have done nothing but damage the reputation of the original 1994 movie . However , another anthology - like picture show that follow several intertwining stories set in the same condemnable - laden cosmos as Pulp Fiction could have worked well , just as long as it followed different characters .
While not a sequel , according toThe Hollywood Reporter , Tarantino had planned to make a whirl - off movie , The Vega Brothers , which would have focus on Vincent fromPulp Fictionand Vic fromReservoir Dogs . Too much time has pass for the movie to work now , but it could have been an incredible follow - up to the classic if it was produce in the mid-90s .
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