# What film(s) deserve a Legacy Sequel? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** movies\ **Created:** [August 25, 2022, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331 "2022-08-25T15:09:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2025, 10:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/81 "2025-09-29T10:02:34Z")
> [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](#): > > the sound of John Candy spinning in his grave will be deafening. Reportedly his son Chris Candy will have a cameo in _Spaceballs 2_ as “Barf Jr”. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2025, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/82 "2025-10-04T03:30:56Z")
And maybe **Constantine** will get one, although I’m not sure who else besides Reeves might be in it. > **[Keanu Reeves Gives Long-Awaited Update on Sequel 20 Years in the Making](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/keanu-reeves-gives-long-awaited-161920105.html)** > > While discussing the upcoming movie release, Good Fortune, Keanu Reeves was asked about the likelihood of a Constantine sequel.Reeves sounded optimistic while updating on the current status, revealing that the script for Constantine 2 is being sent... There’s an [IMDB entry](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1071873/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1) showing Reeves and Peter Stormare as the only two cast mentioned. ---
**Author:** ![JacobSwan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@JacobSwan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JacobSwan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/83 "2025-10-04T12:02:40Z")
Roy Kinnear very nearly died during the film too. He fell from a horse and sustained injuries that he died from the next day. His son looks a lot like him though. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/84 "2025-10-04T13:23:42Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > And maybe **Constantine** will get one, although I’m not sure who else besides Reeves might be in it. It has a bit of steam at this point. I’d say we’ll see Constantine 2 by 2030. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/85 "2026-03-10T02:28:07Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > I’ll add a note for a movie that has long been asked for, but never (yet) materialized - **King Conan** , sequel to Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer, with Ahhhnold. 🙂 Looks like you’re getting your wish. > **[Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christopher McQuarrie Teaming for New ‘Conan the...](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/conan-the-barbarian-3-schwarzenegger-christopher-mcquarrie-1236525377/)** > > 20th Century Studios has attached the filmmaker to write and direct 'King Conan,' reviving the character that was an early signature role for Schwarzenegger. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/86 "2026-03-10T02:40:18Z")
Well, it sounds like they’ve unified the rights, and there’s plenty of canonical Conan to build the film around, but who knows what may go wrong. Fingers crossed! Note, @Telemark’s link includes mentions of many other classic Arnold roles being discussed for legacy reboots including those from _Commando_ and _Predator_. ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/87 "2026-03-10T09:48:47Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > sequel to Conan the Barbarian [A sequel came out in 1989!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZHoHaAYHq8) ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/88 "2026-03-10T11:16:41Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > Well, it sounds like they’ve unified the rights, and there’s plenty of canonical Conan to build the film around, but who knows what may go wrong. Fingers crossed! The first two movies (and the Red Sonja movie) weren’t built around Howard’s writings – why would you expct another movie to do so? As I’ve said for years, none of the Conan films were adapted from Robert E. Howard’s actual stories (they used the basic idea of his big, tough barbarian, but they didn’t actually adapt the stories. And I argue that they really missed the gist of Conan’s character). I’d love to have seen _The Tower of the Elephant_ or _Rogues in the House_ put up on the screen. Maybe they could adapt _The Hour of the Dragon/Conan the Conqueror_ as a King Conan movie, but I’ll bet they won’t. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/89 "2026-03-12T03:34:07Z")
> [@CalMeacham](#): > > And I argue that they really missed the gist of Conan’s character). I’d love to have seen _The Tower of the Elephant_ or _Rogues in the House_ put up on the screen. Maybe they could adapt _The Hour of the Dragon/Conan the Conqueror_ as a King Conan movie, but I’ll bet they won’t. No arguments - I enjoy CtB (especially the soundtrack) in it’s own right, but it’s not a good _Conan_ movie in terms of a faithful adaptation of the source. And yeah, I own the “complete” editions ([Del Rey edition](https://www.amazon.com/Coming-Conan-Cimmerian-Cimmeria-Book/dp/0345483855)) and there are plenty of stories worthy of adaptation. ---
**Author:** ![DPRK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/90 "2026-03-12T11:12:08Z")
I am still waiting for _Bad Taste 2_ and _The Return of Barry Lyndon._ ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/91 "2026-03-12T11:57:55Z")
“Hopalong Redmont”, the Unlucky Gambler? ---
**Author:** ![Push\_You\_Down](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/push_you_down/32/9095_2.png) [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/92 "2026-03-16T22:57:56Z")
Shudder should put all their original production budget (all 20 bucks of it) and commission a “Monster Squad” limited series…. Every Monster Squad fan with a creative streak has a pitch for a revival. I have one ready to go with the grown up squad and their kids facing off against analogs of Jason, Freddy and Chucky. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/93 "2026-03-17T14:13:04Z")
I’d like to see: **Freddy vs. Jason vs Ash** This came out in comic form at one point. I think it would be a good movie. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/94 "2026-03-17T15:29:21Z")
Didn’t know this was an old thread until I read this: > [@Alpha\_Twit](#): > > THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF THE DREAD PIRATE ROBERTS. > > Mandy Patinkin wants to retire from piracy and pass the _Revenge_ onto Wesley’s and Buttercups daughter. Most of the cast is still around and we can get Miracle Max to Jedi ghost Andre the Giant back for a few more rhymes. We must get Rob Reiner though. No Reiner - no sequel. 😢 > [@ParallelLines](#): > > > [@Mahaloth](#): > > > > One movie that never had a followup was The Highlander, one of my favorite 80’s movies. > > Very good, the self hypnosis is holding. Just relax and don’t think too deeply… reeeeelllllaaaaaxxxxx… (backs away slowly as to not break the illusion) No _Highlander_ sequel coming but the reboot is on the way with Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe and Dave Bautista. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331/95 "2026-08-23T17:55:56Z")
Looks like a National Treasure 3 is in the works with the original director in Nicolas Cage, but no confirmation on the other stars of the first 2 movies. Although it seems like they will be included. > **[‘National Treasure 3’ is ‘finally real’ with Nicolas Cage returning, original...](https://ew.com/nicolas-cage-returning-for-national-treasure-3-director-says-12065839)** > > Filmmaker Jon Turteltaub said that ‘National Treasure 3’ is ‘finally real’ and that the core cast, including Nicolas Cage, is expected to return: ‘To whatever extent we can, everyone’s back.’ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-s-deserve-a-legacy-sequel/970331.md?page=4)