Fantastic science fiction movies that deserved a second part

Although “Star Wars” is one of the most established franchises in the history of cinema, it cannot be said that many science fiction films are as successful as George Lucas. Betting on sequels isn’t always safe for big studios, although now some of the sequels we’re going to see are excellent and surprising at the time, but they never got a second part.

oblivion

Tom Cruise has made science fiction films on several occasions, and with varying results, but what was not well received was ‘Oblivion’, a science fiction film based on the novel of the same name, written and directed by Joseph Kosinski. The story follows Jack and Victoria, the only remaining inhabitants of the Earth, which was destroyed many years ago, but before they leave the planet forever, they save a woman who could save the future of humanity. Available on Netflix.

Update

Without a doubt, “Upgrade” is one of the best science fiction films of recent years, combining action, thriller, comedy, suspense and philosophy like no other. The story follows a disabled man, who undergoes an operation that promises him superhuman agility and strength, with which he can take revenge on his wife’s killers. Available on YouTube.

John Carter

Although initially reluctant, Disney had a great success with “Pirates of the Caribbean”, however, their ambition to revive the old franchises would not end there and they adapted “John Carter”, a science fiction film, to the modern fiction based on the novels of the same name. At the time, this was one of the most expensive productions in history, which was not accompanied by good collections. Available on Disney +.

chronicle

Not only one of the best science fiction films, but also one of the most extraordinary in the superhero genre, is “Chronicle” by director Josh Trank. The film follows a group of teenage friends who are given a series of special abilities, which make them discover who they really are. Available on Star +.

Valerian and the city of a thousand planets

Although the fantastic and impossible worlds seemed to have a chance after the success of “Avatar”, Luc Besson once again found himself faced with a science fiction franchise that was practically stillborn. ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ starring Dane Dehaan and Cara DeLevigne, is one of the most surprising stories that unfortunately never had a following due to its low box office receipts, compared to its budget. Available on HBO Max.

serenity

Joss Whedon, now known for “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Justice League”, premiered a sci-fi series called “Firefly” for FOX, which has been canceled. Faced with the uncertainty of not having a closure, the director designed a trilogy of which he only released the first part, ‘Serenity’, which was a failure at the box office, but which is the only thing with which to understand the closure. of this story, which fans keep asking for a worthy ending.