While comedy series are notoriously difficult to make, there are a few exceptions to this rule that make fans laugh. Comedies tend to derive their humor and conflict from a given situation, and once the story is done, there's no logical reason to bring the characters back for more. Because of this, many comedy sequels feel overly contrived or disconnected from the first film.
While unnecessary comedy sequels have unfortunately become the norm, it makes it all the more exciting when a sequel lives up to the standards of the original. Not all movies are made for sequels, but comedy can often be more creative. Audiences will forgive comedies for silly premises, as long as the films are funny. If a comedy gives beloved characters a fun new story that plays to their strengths, it can be a big hit.
10 Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
Sequel to Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Jim Carrey's first speech Ace Ventura the film helped establish him as one of the funniest actors of his generation. Ace Ventura: Animal Detective It came out in 1994, the same year Mask and Stupid and Stupid. Although these two films had moderate success with sequels, Ace Ventura got a decent following When nature calls.
When nature calls
has some features
Ace Ventura
's funniest scenes, including the horrifying but hilarious sight of a naked Jim Carrey emerging from the rear end of a mechanical rhinoceros.
When nature calls he sends a rubber-faced animal detective on safari as he investigates the disappearance of a rare white bat sacred to African tribes in the fictional country of Nibia. Carrey is as bombastic and eccentric as ever, and there are new straight-faced rubes to surround him. When nature calls has some features Ace Ventura's funniest scenes, including the horrifying but hilarious sight of a naked Jim Carrey emerging from the rear end of a mechanical rhinoceros.
9 A Shot in the Dark (1964)
Sequel to The Pink Panther (1963)
Peter Sellers should never have been the star of the movie The Pink Panther franchisebut a scene-stealer in the first film meant he was outplayed by David Niven. In The Pink PantherClouseau, the salesman's inspector, is a show designed as a foil for Niven's jewel thief. A Shot in the Dark It puts him in the spotlight as he is tasked with solving a murder at a luxurious country estate.
A Shot in the Dark
Peter Sellers at his best as Inspector Clouseau tackles an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery.
A Shot in the Dark Inspector Clouseau shows Peter Sellers at his best as he tackles an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery with no shortage of suspects. It works as a perfect genre parody, which is something that helps set it apart The Pink Panther. This makes the sequel feel like a fresh story that retains its essence The Pink Panthersense of humor.
8 Jackass Number Two (2006)
Sequel to Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Jackass is not a typical comedy film, so it never suffers from the problems that plague other comedies. As long as Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee Man, and the rest of the cast can find creative ways to torture themselves, they can make a great Jackass movie. The year 2022 Jackass Forever showed that after decades of punishment it was still true.
Jackass
is not a typical comedy film, so it never suffers from the problems that plague other comedies.
Jackass Number Two the budget was double that of the first film, allowing the cast to engage in more ambitious but equally misjudged stunts. The sequel opens with the cast being chased through a quaint suburban neighborhood by a herd of bulls.. That about sums up the in-your-face chaos of the following 90 minutes. The most shocking stunt involves Steve-O piercing his cheek with a fish hook and diving into waters filled with sharks as live bait.
7 Shrek 2 (2004)
The Sequel to Shrek (2001)
Shrek was an instant hit and won the first ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, so it was a tough act to follow. Shrek 2 John had the challenge of advancing as a villain even without Lithgow's jovial Lord Farquaad. A one-two punch of Princess Charming and The Fairy Godmother proved a more than adequate substitute. Their dynamic is hilarious from the start as the spoiled princess and her perpetually grumpy guardian.
Shrek 2 that expands the world of fairy tales Shrek adding more characters and locations to match the humor begins to unfold. Along with the two villains, the most important new character is Puss in Boots. The character, like Antonio Banderas' portrayal of Zorro, is a mixture of the scheming, slavish cat from a fairy tale with the romantic Spanish archetype. Shrek 2 remains the best Shrek movie so far but Shrek 5 is on the way.
6 Deadpool 2 (2018)
Sequel to Deadpool (2016)
with positive reviews for Deadpool and Wolverinethe Deadpool the series has now gone three for three with excellent action comedies. Deadpool is unlike any other MCU character, and Ryan Reynolds gives him the perfect amount of fourth-wall-breaking charm and meta humor. This style of self-awareness means that Deadpool 2 As with all three MCU films, it can comment on its status as a superhero sequel.
X-Force's disastrous first mission is a hilarious example
Deadpool
is an R-rated comedy.
Deadpool 2 continues the good work from the first film with enough funny jokes and thrilling action scenes for casual fans, but plenty of subtle references for mortals. Deadpool 2 It will also be remembered as the film that introduced X-Force. Their first mission, parachuting in to ambush an armored convoy, is a hilarious example. Deadpoolis an R-rated comedy. Deadpool 2 still manages to put aside its snark long enough to provide a thrilling finalehowever.
5 22 Jump Street (2014)
Sequel to 21 Jump Street (2012)
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill revived the buddy cop genre 21 Jump Street. A typical pairing of buddy cops has one competent professional and one comically inept teenager to get in his way. In contrast, Tatum and Hill's characters are inherently inept, constantly egging each other on to come up with rabbit-brained schemes and ideas that don't make any sense.
22 Jump Street
it works so well because it manages to switch genres while retaining what made the first film so special.
22 Jump Street it works so well because it manages to switch genres while retaining what made the first film so special. 21 Jump Street is set in high school and it parodies teenage comedies. The sequel is set in a college, so it pokes fun at college movies instead. The end credits show an endless stream of potential sequels, with characters from all sorts of schools poking fun at unwelcome franchises. Years later, 23 Jump Street may still be a possibility.
4 Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Sequel to Back to the Future (1985)
All Back to the Future the trilogy consistently delights. Too often, classic movies don't get the sequels they deserve, though Back to the Future Part II based on the success of the first login. The first film sends Marty McFly on a journey through time to come to terms with his own birth. Back to the Future Part II Ambitious yet completely authentic, Marty travels forward in time to ensure his legacy is preserved.
Too often, classic movies don't get the sequels they deserve, though
Back to the Future Part II
based on the success of the first login.
Back to the Future Part II Takes Marty and Doc to 2015. There are plenty of jokes about the future, and since 2015 has come and gone without hoverboards and people not wearing two ties at once, it's even funnier in retrospect. Back to the Future Part II also showcases Michael J. Fox's comedic skills as he plays more characters than he did in the first film, including Martin's future children. Part II continues the franchise's ability to infuse sci-fi and action with humor.
3 Naked Gun 2 1/2: Scent of Fear (1991)
Sequel to Naked Gun: From the Police Squad (1988)
Leslie Nielsen presents a masterclass in deadpan comedy The Naked Gun movies. Lt. Frank Drebin may be ignorant, clumsy, and lacking in basic social skills, but Nielsen plays his role with utmost seriousness. Frank thinks he's just another hard-nosed detective pounding the pavement in search of answers, like Sam Spade or Jake Gittes. The The Naked Gun 2 ½: Scent of Fear he just needs to give Nielsen a script that plays to his strengths.
Richard Griffiths makes a strong addition to the franchise, but the sequel is wise enough not to shake up the formula too much.
In the first film, after foiling an assassination attempt on the Queen of England, Frank is tasked with being a kidnapped scientist. Bare Arms 2 ½. Richard Griffiths makes a strong addition to the franchise, but the sequel is wise enough not to shake up the formula too much. The detective genre allows for a fresh new story that includes most of the same parts, so Nielsen's supporting cast remains largely unchanged. The comedy super team of Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker is a master of quick humor. It remains to be seen how this will turn out The Naked Gun the reboot will end without them.
2 Paddington 2 (2017)
Sequel to Paddington (2014)
first Paddington the film is a charming adaptation of the popular children's book of the same name, but the sequel takes things to a whole new level. Paddington 2 highly regarded as an all-time classicit's a remarkable feat for a comedy sequel. The second film benefits from the introduction of Hugh Grant as Phoenix Buchanan, a self-absorbed actor-thief.
Paddington 2
preserves the spirit of the beloved book character, but sends him and the Brown family on an exciting original adventure.
Paddington 2 preserves the spirit of the beloved book character, but sends him and the Brown family on an exciting original adventure. one Paddington 2's great strength is that the layers of callbacks in the third act provide comedic payoff for jokes that would have seemed trivial long ago. A thrilling railway chase at the end combines some truly breathtaking action with some brilliant gags, including Henry's coconut shy skills and even “chakrabatics”. Paddington in Peru must be equally ambitious and tightly scripted to achieve the same success.
1 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Beat Me (1999)
Sequel to Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Beat Me It starts with a cheeky plot device to get Vanessa out of the way so that Austin can go on his next adventure as a bachelor again. Vanessa being a fembot makes no sense. Austin Powers uses it as a commentary on the ridiculous nature of sitcoms, as well as a satirical dig. James Bond the franchise treats women as replaceable and disposable.
The comedy genre allows him to do whatever cockamamie plot he wants, as long as he keeps things moving and has the kind of humor that fans love the most.
Fembot clearly underlines this The spy who beat me approaches the whole idea of ​​a sequel. The comedy genre allows him to do whatever cockamamie plot he wants, as long as he keeps things moving and has the kind of humor that fans love the most. Mike Myers gets a chance to add another character to his roster, the vulgar Scottish murderer Fat Bastard. Verne Troyer's Mini-Me and Heather Graham's Felicity Shagwell are also great additions.