Movie franchises come and go, but there are a handful of sequels that surpass their predecessors. It’s rare for a follow-up film to pack the same punch as the first movie. Comedy is one genre where sequels sometimes outdo the first films. The writers and actors manage to come back sharper and funnier.
A conversation unfolded over atr/movieswhere a user asked if there were any comedy sequels better than the original. Redditors were not shy about adding their favorite comedy sequels to the discussion. These are among the top-mentioned films among Reddit users.
10’Wayne’s World 2' (1993)
Mike MyersandDana Carveystruck comedy gold with the blockbusterWayne’s World. The duo teamed up again inWayne’s World 2. Everyone’s favorite late-night TV stars (Wayne and Garth) returned to the big screen to organize a rock concert while fending off a record producer (Christopher Walken) from stealing Wayne’s girlfriend.
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UserAndro7suggested on Reddit that the sequel was the better film, saying, “Wayne’s World 2. I like the first one for sure, but the second is great. Christopher Walken and the Waynestock thing was hilarious, and Garth’s side quest withKim Basinger.” These two films are the perfect double feature forSNLfans.
9’Hot Shots! Part Deux' (1993)
Charlie Sheennailed it as Topper Harley in theTop GunparodyHot Shots!(which landed as one of thegreat movies with “hot” in the title).So it came as no surprise when he returned to the big screen in theRamboparodyHot Shots! Part Deux. Directed by the king of slapstick comedy,Jim Abrahams(ofAirplane!andTop Secretfame), many fans liked the sequel even more than the original.
DownVoteYouAllwrote on Reddit about the movie, “Hot Shots! Part Deuxis tons better than the first one. I LOVE #2. I grew up watching it. I just watched it the other day. It still makes me laugh.” There’s no denying that both films are hilarious and are each awesome in their own way.
8’Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls' (1995)
Jim Carreyunleashed his comedic genius in the successful filmAce Ventura: Pet Detective. Fans were stoked when he returned to the role in the sequelAce Ventura: When Nature Calls.Directed bySteve Oedekerk,the jokes are just as funny as the first (if not funnier).
Many Redditors think the second film is better. Ausertook to the site to suggestAce Ventura: When Nature Calls. Redditorbuickgnx88agreed, writing, “For some, including me, it’s superior to the first movie.” To whichSilverfate2responded, “The rhino scene alone puts it above the prequel.”
7’A Very Brady Sequel' (1996)
Fans of the 1970s showThe Brady Bunchlovedthe movie adaptationThe Brady Bunch Movieso much so that the second filmThe Very Brady Sequelwas successful in its own right. Carried by the same amazing cast (Shelley LongandChristine Taylor are standouts), the second film is an entertaining romp.
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AliceIce7937suggested the film over at Reddit. UserPropaneSalesTaxagreed with the sentiment, writing, “A Very Brady Sequelwas great. The cast was so in tune with the original show. Great movies.” Directed byArlene Sanford(known forDesperate HousewivesandAlly McBeal),it’s a satisfying second film.
6’Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey' (1991)
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventureis a movie that defined the late ’80s. Keanu ReevesandAlex Winterplay two slackers who use a time machine to write the ultimate report for history class. The guys team up again in the hilarious sequelBill and Ted’s Bogus Journey.
This time, the guys face evil replicants of themselves sent from the future to eliminate them. Reddit userJack-so-Slackliked the sequel even better than the original, writing, “Bogus Journeyall the way! Better art direction, funnier, darker, crazier. Everything is better IMO. I love that movie.”
5’Rush Hour 2' (2001)
Chris TuckerandJackie Chanare the dynamic duo in the action comedyRush Hour.Their chemistry is so great that they joined forces inRush Hour 2.The fish-out-of-water story takes them to Hong Kong where an intended vacation finds them embroiled in a counterfeit money scam.
UserDuttywoodtook to Reddit to add the film to the discussion, saying, “Rush Hour 2?” RedditorItsMeTkresponded, “Good answer.Rush Houris the better movie butRush Hour 2is the funnier comedy and is still a lot of fun.”
4’Addams Family Values' (1993)
The Addams Familyis a movie adaptation of everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family. While the original film is a favorite among fans, the sequel is treasured even more.Addams Family Valuesrejoined the stellar cast (a youngChristina Riccikills as Wednesday Addams) to bring even more laughs.
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RedditorTheCosmicFailureagreed when another user suggested the film, writing, “I agree. It felt likeBarry Sonnonfeldgot to do what he wanted with the sequel. The jokes were riskier and darker than the first one. I also love how the film focuses on how weird “normal” people are. By using villains like Debbie and the camp counselors as well as the wealthy white families at camp.”
3’Horrible Bosses 2' (2014)
Charlie Day,Jason Sudeikis, andJason Batemanare undeniably hysterical inHorrible Bosses, so it only makes sense thatHorrible Bosses 2would be just as comical. The trio starts their own company when a corrupt investor’s son traps them in a kidnapping scheme.Chris Pineproves he can tackle comedy as the kidnap victim.
UserTomTheJesteradded the title to the thread of the best sequels, writing, “Horrible Bosses 2. I can’t stand the first movie and think it’s downright awful in some places. The story was also really lacking. The sequel makes me laugh consistently every time.”
2'22 Jump Street'
Hollywood loves to release movie adaptations of popular television shows, and21 Jump Streetis one of the best.Jonah HillandChanning Tatumstar in the buddy cop comedy for the ages. It’s hard to believe that the first film could be topped, but many fans liked22 Jump Street.
Reddit DeutschSchokowrites, “22 Jump Street is better than21 Jump Street. Both are hilarious, but22 Jump Streetliterally had me crying in the theater.” As a matter of fact, it landed as one of the bestmovie sequels that would make great stand-alone films, according to Reddit.
1’Deadpool 2' (2018)
Ryan Reynoldswas born to portray a foul-mouthed superhero inDeadpool. It’s shocking that he could outshine his initial performance, but that’s exactly what many Redditors think about his turn in the follow-up filmDeadpool 2.
UserFredererPowersaid about the movie, “How could I forgetDeadpool 2?! That’s a classic.” UserSupakoopa714responded, “I honestly like the firstDeadpoola bit less on rewatch, butDeadpool 2just gets better each time I see it.” With great power comes great irresponsibility.
