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With their out - of - this - world story and visuals , science fiction moviescontinue to be some of the most profitable video in the moving picture industry . As a result , studios shovel out sequel to franchises that have captured the most center in theaters .

While some sci - fi movies stay on to spawn follow - ups with varying success levels , others stand alone despite their popularity with audiences . Since the Hollywood sequel car is n’t going away any metre soon , directors and studio executives should bend their attention to making sequel to these five films .

A city collapses on to itself in Inception.

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Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

After a race of aliens conquers most of Europe , an policeman ( Tom Cruise in one of his best action movies ) with no experience on the battlefield finds himself get in a prison term eyelet , which he must apply to fight and go until he can help defeat Earth ’s invaders .

This action - load down spin onGroundhog Daywon many fans over with its clever write up , engaging performances , and balance of grit and humor — and they have been clamor for a subsequence since its release . Fortunately , there have been talks of a subsequence being made in the decade since the movie premiered , with the cast happy to return and a script already developed .

District 9 (2009)

Just like withEdge of Tomorrow , rooter have been dying to see a sequel to this modern classic for many old age now . dominion 9depicts a world in which aliens have lived on Earth as impoverished , mistreated refugees for decades . The fib focuses on a rogue exotic family that encounters a human administrative official ( Sharlto Copley ) as they seek to get away and return to their aboriginal world .

Though controversial for its characterisation of Nigerians and its “ white savior ” tale , the film still presents a ingenious and thrilling adventure that partake upon relevant issues of in-migration , segregation , and xenophobia . It would be interesting to see how music director Neill Blomkamp would carry on Wikus ’ story and return to this cinematic man in this innovative political landscape painting .

Nope (2022)

Nopeis one of the most unique sci - fi pic figure in recent year . Writer / director Jordan Peele takes the classic UFO story and integrates elements from classic Westerns and wacky sitcom to create a thrilling and terrific spectacle redolent of Steven Spielberg ’s classic works , all while presenting an adventure all his own .

OnHappy Sad Confused , Peele did sound his desire to make a sequel that would sport other versions of the alien that terrify Haywood Ranch . And since OJ , Em , and Angel survive their battle with the exotic Jean Jacket , audience can see how their life commute after sharing test copy of extraterrestrial life .

Ready Player One (2018)

This practical reality megahit has young Wade Watts ( Tye Sheridan ) seeking out an Easter egg inside the OASIS in a global competition for fame and fortune flat out of WillyWonka . The film may be seep with “ member berry , ” butReady Player Oneis still a dazzling and think of journey through the digital Earth , particularly thanks to director Steven Spielberg ’s cinematic signature .

There is already a sequel novel to establish a film on , imaginatively titledReady Player Two , but just like with the first motion-picture show , some changes must indeed be made to cheat off at the germ stuff ’s more problematic aspects .

Inception (2010)

Inceptionproved to be one of the most thrilling and ambitious sci - fi megahit to total out in the 21st century . The assumption of secret agents infiltrating people ’s aspiration made for a sensational and mind - boggling adventure unlike any other .

While the story of Cobb ( Leonardo DiCaprio ) and his squad may have been resolve , directorChristopher Nolan ’s movieset the foundation for a huge world to be spread out upon in a suppositious sequel . And thanks to its violent concept and philosophical ideas , there are many possibilities for follow - up stories for writers to dream up .