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Movie sequel trample a thin strain of trying to remain consistent in vision while release something refreshing and unexampled , though some dealership instalment took things in whole unexpected direction . A dealership does n’t want to estrange audiences by forcing too drastic change , but sometimes , a change in direction can benefit a series experiencing doldrums . However , whether the change in focussing is good or bad varies face by case . In some instances , likeThe Suicide Squad , thefranchise was saved by a unexampled direction . ForBatman Forever , the changes did n’t make as well .

Whether it be a shift in tone or style , dramatic change to character interpretation , or a fresh mount , in the font of some continuation , it ’s strange to conceive of how the dealership got from period A to point B. For example , the deviation between the cabin in the woods ofThe Evil Deadand the medieval palace inArmy of Darkness , or the barren tone of voice contrast betweenThor : The Dark WorldandThor : Ragnarok . Several franchise instalment draw no punches in their changes .

10The Last Jedi

Directed by Rian Johnson (2017)

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The Last Jediis one of the most controversialStar Warsfilms because of its shifting in direction fromThe Force Awakens . The latter , which posed big mystery box question , maintain audience theorizing for two years before the next loss about Rey ’s parentage and the origins of the puzzling Snoke . The Last Jediprovided answer to both , sort of . In an effort to subvert expectation , the film declared that Rey ’s parents were just nobodiesand that Snoke was an inconsequent figure in the series . Love or hate the ideas , they were sure enough unexpected .

9Thor: Ragnarok

Directed by Taika Waititi (2017)

AfterThor : The Dark World , the Marvel Studios drastically needed a modification in guidance for one of its biggest champion . Bringing on Taika Waititi developedThor : Ragnarokinto becoming one of thebest MCU films , with a concluded tone shift that advance the series ' liquid body substance and vibrance , and introduce young characters like Valkyrie , Skurge , and the villain Hela . ButThor : Ragnarokalso expertly continued to utilize the darling family relationship between Thor and Loki , demonstrating the importance of story continuity in sequels .

8Batman Forever

Directed by Joel Schumacher (1995)

Tim Burton’sBatmanandBatman Returnsmovies help build the foundation for the modern reality of superhero flick , while Joel Schumacher ’s continuation end the Batman franchise for years . Batman Foreverisn’t theworst Batman movie , but its cartoonish , camp direction was a striking tone shift from the darker Burton movies . Burton ’s Batman had its summer camp but also had stylistic elements of a gothic , brooding Batman story , negate by Schumacher ’s movies ' lighter , goofy quality .

710 Cloverfield Lane

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (2016)

The 2d installment of theCloverfieldseries,10 Cloverfield Lanewas a long - look follow - up that abandoned the first movie ’s discover footage horror motive . The first movie sees a giant giant assaulting New York City , while the 2016 continuation necessitate place primarily in an underground trap , focusing on psychological thriller element . Rather than being a direct follow - up,10 Cloverfield Laneexpands on the first movie like an anthology series , offering a new position on the established world .

6Return To Oz

Directed by Walter Murch (1985)

A subsequence to one of the most beloved movies ever , give back to Oztook a darker and more surreal approaching than its herald . WhileThe Wizard of Ozis know for its capricious beauty , the 1985 continuation attempted an adaptation closer to L. Frank Baum ’s original Oz books , which were more complex . Return to Ozis adarker small fry ' moviethat explores the mythology of Oz and the consequences of Dorothy ’s action mechanism from the first film .

5Halloween III: Season Of The Witch

Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace (1982)

Like many iconic slasher franchises , theHalloweenmovies are have it away primarily by their marquee villain , Michael Myers . AfterHalloween IIattempted to copy the John Carpenter classic but break to develop anything unequaled , Halloween III triedto broaden the franchise , transforming it into an anthology . InSeason of the Witch , Michael Myers is absentas the movie endeavor to explore a different sort of Halloween - themed scoundrel . In this cause , the change did n’t puzzle out out , lead to dashing hopes at the absence of the series ' primary scoundrel .

4Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón (2004)

The most incredible part of theHarry Potterfilm saga is that the characters grow with the interview through eight movies . AfterThe Chamber of Secrets , the narration shifts in tone as the characters grow into their stripling yearsand the threat of Voldemort ’s replication grow more urgent . While Christian Bible readers expected the series to grow more ripe , the dramatic fault in filmmaking techniques to emblemize that maturity was a surprise . Alfonso Cuarón ’s direction allowedThe Prisoner of Azkabanto become one ofthe bestHarry Pottermovies .

3Wonder Woman 1984

Directed by Patty Jenkins (2020)

As one of thefranchises attempting to copy the MCU ’s winner , the DC Extended Universe contend with maintaining an individuality throughout its test . TheWonder Womanfilms were prequels to the events ofBatman v SupermanandJustice League , present what Diana had been up to for years before suit up with DC ’s leash . Wonder Woman , which was wide celebrated upon its spill , explored the quality as a World War I hoagy . admiration Woman 1984occurred afterward in the timeline with a drastically dissimilar , colorful eighties environment , shifting from WWI trenches to ' 80s shopping center , hoping to have a lighter tone .

2The Suicide Squad

Directed by James Gunn (2021)

LikeWonder Woman 1984,The Suicide Squadwas a DCEU subsequence that switch the original film ’s tone to be more comedic . In this event , it improved upon the needlessly bleak , edgy 2016Suicide Squadfilm . While James Gunn ’s follow - up is violent and R - rated , it ’s still short than David Ayer ’s instalment , with the comedy and lack of self - seriousness mix perfectly with the obscure mold of characters . Due to the celluloid ’s simultaneous release on HBO Max , it did n’t perform as well at the box office as its precursor , butThe Suicide Squadwas one of the DCEU ’s biggest successes .

1Army Of Darkness

Directed by Sam Raimi (1992)

The Evil Deadseries gets more cockeyed as it move on , butArmy of Darknessis a bonkers reposition from the late installments . The first film in the series is a classic cabin - in - the - wood survival repulsion on a low budget , whileThe Evil Dead 2leans more into the comedic elements , trying to counteract the horror tropes of the first film . Army of the Darknesssees the lead type carry into chivalric prison term to fight off an army of zombies with a gunman , a chain saw , and a car , becoming a hero to the low - tech medieval folks .

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