This week, we released a captivating episode of What Happened to This Movie, which delves into the tumultuous journey of the sequel to xXx. This sequel is notorious for replacing the iconic actor Vin Diesel with Ice Cube in the leading role, a change that led to a significant box office failure. While this particular sequel stands out for its shortcomings, it serves as a reminder that some sequels are so poorly executed that they can effectively destroy their respective franchises. A notable example is Joker: Folie a Deux, a film that faced severe criticism and raised concerns about the future of its production team at Warner Bros. Fortunately, it managed to regain some momentum thanks to the successful releases of A Minecraft Movie and Sinners, both of which have dominated box office sales this weekend. Furthermore, there are other sequels, like Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, that abruptly ended what had the potential to be a thriving franchise for New Line Cinema.

When discussing the landscape of cinema, it’s essential to identify the absolute worst sequels that have tarnished the reputation of their franchises. While many sequels may simply fall short of audience expectations, such as Iron Man 2, Thor: The Dark World, or the recent Captain America: Brave New World, others have proven to be catastrophic failures. These sequels not only disappointed fans but also significantly damaged their respective franchises. To highlight these cinematic disasters, we have compiled a list in our poll below. We invite you to participate and share your thoughts on which sequels you believe are the worst. Should you have suggestions or feel we’ve overlooked any significant titles, please don’t hesitate to share your opinions in the comments section!