Top 7 Greatest Movie Sequels of All Time

The Top 7 Movie Sequels of All Time 

Sequels get a bad rap. For every follow-up that feels unnecessary, there’s another that expands the story, raises the stakes, and earns its place alongside - or even above - the original.

From action blockbusters to family favourites, these are seven of the greatest movie sequels ever made - and crucially, all are available to buy on Chalkys right now on DVD or Blu-ray.

1. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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Often cited as not just the best sequel ever made, but one of the greatest films of all time, The Empire Strikes Back deepened the Star Wars universe, delivered one of cinema’s most famous twists, and proved that sequels could be darker, bolder, and more emotionally powerful.

A must-own for any sci-fi fan and available as part of the Original Star Wars Trilogy on Chalkys.

Buy The Empire Strikes Back on Blu-Ray

2. The Dark Knight (2008)

Christopher Nolan’s sequel transformed the superhero genre forever. Anchored by Heath Ledger’s unforgettable Joker performance, The Dark Knight is tense, intelligent, and endlessly rewatchable.

More crime epic than comic-book movie, this is a sequel that didn’t just raise the bar, it rewrote it.

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3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

One of the rare sequels that arguably surpasses the original. T2 took everything that worked in The Terminator and scaled it up: bigger action, groundbreaking effects, and surprising emotional depth.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return as the T-800 remains iconic, making this an essential addition to any action collection.

Buy Terminator 2 on Blu-Ray

4. Back to the Future Part II (1989)

Time travel, hoverboards, alternate realities - Back to the Future Part II went big on ideas and became a pop-culture phenomenon in its own right.

Bold, inventive, and packed with memorable moments, it’s the kind of sequel that rewards repeat viewing and sits perfectly alongside the original in any collection.

Buy Back to the Future trilogy on DVD

5. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) 🎄

Few sequels are as beloved as Home Alone 2. Kevin McCallister’s solo adventure moves from suburban Chicago to festive New York City - and somehow manages to be bigger, funnier, and just as quotable.

From the Plaza Hotel setting to even more elaborate traps for the Wet/Sticky Bandits, this is a Christmas essential and a guaranteed family favourite year after year.

Buy double pack of Home Alone and Home Alone 2 on DVD

6. Aliens (1986)

James Cameron took Ridley Scott’s slow-burn sci-fi horror and turned it into an all-out action masterpiece. Aliens is louder, tenser, and relentlessly thrilling - while still retaining the dread that made the original so effective.

Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley steps fully into action-hero territory here, making this sequel an absolute genre classic.

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7. Toy Story 2 (1999)

A sequel that proved animation franchises could grow with their audience. Toy Story 2 expanded Pixar’s world beautifully, delivering humour, heart, and emotional depth in equal measure.

Smart, funny, and surprisingly moving, it’s a sequel that works just as well for adults as it does for kids - and one that deserves its place among the all-time greats.

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🎞 Why We Love Great Sequels

The best sequels don’t just repeat what came before, they build on it, take creative risks, and give us new reasons to fall in love with familiar characters and worlds.

Whether you’re upgrading your Blu-ray shelf, revisiting favourites on DVD, or building a collection from scratch, these seven sequels are essential viewing and all ready to order from Chalkys.com.