17 movie sequels you probably forgot existed

Erin McDowellSep 12, 2020, 01:27 IST

"Grease 2" didn't live up the hype and cult-like popularity of the first movie.The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Not all movie sequels are as well received as the originals.
Worse still, some sequels to movies such as "The Birds," "A Christmas Story," and "Mean Girls," are barely remembered at all.

When it comes to sequels, not all of them bring in the critic scores and box-office numbers the cast and crew were hoping for.

Even worse than being poorly received, however, is when a movie sequel is forgotten about completely.

Here are 17 movie sequels you probably forgot existed.

"Bambi II" is the mostly forgotten sequel to a Disney classic.

A still from "Bambi II." DisneyToon Studios

"Mean Girls 2" tried to capitalize on the success of the original movie written by Tina Fey, but it wasn't a fan-favorite.

A still from "Mean Girls 2." Paramount

"Staying Alive" is the lesser-known sequel to "Saturday Night Fever."

John Travolta on the movie set of "Staying Alive." Mel Finkelstein/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images

"Alice Through the Looking Glass" isn't as widely known as the first Disney live-action adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland."

A still from "Alice Through the Looking Glass." Walt Disney Pictures

"My Summer Story" is the summertime sequel to holiday favorite "A Christmas Story."

A still from "My Summer Story." MGM Studios

"The Rage: Carrie 2" follows a similar storyline to Stephen King's "Carrie."

A still from "The Rage: Carrie 2." MGM Studios

"Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby" is another TV movie that failed to live up to the original.

Tina Louise, Philip Boyer appearing in the ABC TV movie "Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby." American Broadcasting Companies/Getty Images

The sequel to "The Blair Witch Project," "Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2," isn't very well known, nor was it particularly well received.

A still from "Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows." Haxan Films

You probably don't know about the sequel to Disney's 1950 classic. "Cinderella II: Dreams Come True" was released straight to DVD in 2002.

A still from "Cinderella II: Dreams Come True." Walt Disney Pictures

"Grease 2" didn't generate the cult-like popularity of the first movie.

A scene from the film "Grease 2." Paramount/Getty Images

"S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale" is set seven years after the events of Richard Kelly's smash hit.

A still from "S. Darko: A Donnie Darko Tale." 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

"The Rescuers Down Under" is the sequel to Disney's animated adventure film "The Rescuers."

A still from "The Rescuers Down Under." Walt Disney Studios

"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" didn't live up to the hype of the first movie in the series.

A still from "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian." Walt Disney Pictures

"Marley & Me: The Puppy Years" follows what happened years before the troublesome dog grew up.

A still from "Marley & Me The Puppy Years." 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

"Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" concluded the "Percy Jackson" movie series, despite there being three books left.

A still from "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters." 20th Century Fox

"Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" came out in 2004, roughly 17 years after Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey's iconic dance film.

A still from "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights." Paramount Pictures

"The Birds II: Land's End" is largely forgotten.

A still from "The Birds II: Land's End." MCA Television Entertainment

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