'Ice Age 6,' 'Avengers 5,' And 19 Other Movie Sequels That Are Coming Out Whether We Want Them Or Not
A good sequel can be the most satisfying conclusion. Some of our favorite stories are only complete once the credits have rolled once more. And when done right, a fantastic movie trilogy is absolutely the way to spend a break. My dad first showed me the Jason Bourne movies over a long Easter weekend, and watching those movies back to back was truly an experience for the ages.
But these days, it does feel like we're getting more sequels than we can keep up with. And it's worth asking the question: does every movie really need to be made into a franchise? So to answer, here's a list of 21 sequels you forgot they were making, so we can reflect on what Hollywood is coming to.
1. Rush Hour 4
2. Avatar: Fire and Ash
3. National Treasure 3
4. Freakier Friday
5. Toy Story 5
6. Ice Age 6
7. Avengers: Doomsday
8. Incredibles 3
9. Frozen 3
10. Sister Act 3
11. Aladdin 2
12. The Princess Diaries 3
13. Cruella 2
14. Maleficent 3
15. Sky High 2
19. Happy Gilmore 2
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20. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 4
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