The 20 Worst Sequels of All Time According to Rotten Tomatoes
Sequels are often produced with the hope of capitalizing on the success of their predecessor. However, it's not uncommon for sequels to fall short of expectations, failing to achieve the same level of success or critical acclaim as the original film. When it comes to measuring a film's success, box office numbers and critical reception are both essential factors to consider. Rotten Tomatoes, one of the most popular film review websites, has compiled a list of the 20 worst sequels of all time based on their Tomatometer ratings. Each film on this list has a score of 5% or less, indicating that the majority of critics have given it a negative review. Some films, including the lowest ranked one, even have a 0% rating. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the worst movies according to Rotten Tomatoes.
20. Caddyshack 2 (1988)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 4%
Summary: The plot revolves around a real estate tycoon who vows revenge when he is denied membership in a club. He takes revenge by buying the club and turning it into an amusement park.
Starring: Chevy Chase, Jackie Mason
Director: Allan Arkush
19. Scary Movie V (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 4%
Summary: After a husband (Simon Rex) and his wife (Ashley Tisdale) bring their newborn baby home from the hospital, very strange activities take place. When they realize that a demon is stalking their family, they consult experts and set up numerous cameras to exorcise the annoying spirit.
Starring: Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen
Director: Malcolm D. Lee
18. Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 4%
Summary: Liu Kang and several other martial arts fighters must unite and try to save the planet from the evil forces that are planning to invade.
Starring: Robin Shou, Sandra Hess, Talisa Soto
Director: John R. Leonetti
17. Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 4%
Summary: Annie is enjoying a romantic trip with her policeman boyfriend Alex. Now they need to make sure everyone gets to shore safely before disaster strikes.
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, Willem Dafoe
Director: Jan de Bont
16. The Whole Ten Yards (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 4%
Summary: Jimmy's quiet life is terribly affected when the wife of his old friend Oz is kidnapped by members of a Hungarian gang. Jimmy and his wife Jill take action to save him.
Starring: Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet
Director: Howard Deutch
15. Daddy Day Camp (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 1%
Summary:Two fathers organize a summer camp to offer their children luxuries they have never experienced. However, they soon face foreclosure and have to get help.
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Paul Rae
Director: Fred Savage
14. Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: Konali, a Russian mafia boss, uses video games to access computer systems. The veterans of the Police Academy are called by the Russians to deal with the mafia before further damage is done.
Starring: Claire Forlani, Ron Perlman
Director: Alan Metter
13. Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: When three incompetent thugs successfully orchestrate a metropolitan crime wave, a group of uninformed police cadets take to the streets.
Starring: Darwyn Swalve, Leslie Easterbrook, Matt McCoy, Michael Winslow, Bubba Smith
Director: Peter Bonerz
12. Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: Captain Lassard, the President of the Police Academy, goes to Florida to receive an award. The cynical Captain Harris comes to town to take over Lassard's job.
Starring: Leslie Easterbrook, Matt McCoy,
Director: Alan Myerson
11. The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: Luc Crash, the ruthless leader of an evil motorcycle gang, brutally kills Jimmy and his fiancée. But a mysterious crow gives a new life to Jimmy, who sets out to get his revenge.
Starring: Edward Furlong, David Boreanaz
Director: Lance Mungia
10. The Sting II (1983)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: Gondorff paul swindles an evil mafia boss with the help of a new con artist.
Starring: Jackie Gleason, Teri Garr, Karl Malden
Director: Jeremy Kagan
9. Atlas Shrugged: Who Is John Galt? (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: In the ruins of a once-productive factory, Dagny Taggart finds a revolutionary engine that may be the answer to the world's growing energy crisis.
Starring: Kristoffer Polaha, Rob Morrow, Laura Regan
Director: James Manera
8. The Gallows Act II (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: An acting student hoping to fulfill her dreams of becoming a star participates in a famous competition and is followed by a malicious spirit.
Starring: Ema Horvath, Brittany Falardeau
Director: Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing
7. The Ring 2 (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: While investigating the mysterious death of her boyfriend, Mai learns about the existence of a videotape that caused him to die. She then hears the story of Sadako, the vengeful, supernatural force behind the tape.
Starring: Miki Nakatani, Hitomi Satô, Rikiya Otaka
Director: Hideo Nakata
6. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: A group of civilian volunteers at the Police Academy are determined to make the community relations project a success, despite all the efforts of the disgruntled Captain Harris.
Starring: Corinne Bohrer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Leslie Easterbrook
Director: Jim Drake
5. Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: Connor MacLeod has become an old man after losing his immortality. MacLeod, who lives in a bleak future where the world is protected from the sun's rays by a large shield, regains his youth when he kills two assassins from his home planet.
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery
Director: Russell Mulcahy
4. Staying Alive (1983)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: Anthony does odd jobs to earn a living and dreams of performing on Broadway. In pursuit of his dreams, he unintentionally harms his friends and family.
Starring: John Travolta, Cynthia Rhodes
Director: Sylvester Stallone
3. Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: A widowed woman, her daughter and a boy are thrown off the ship. They land on a tropical island where the children grow up, learn life lessons and eventually fall in love.
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Brian Krause, Courtney Barilla
Director: William Graham
2. Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: The Island Friendship community is faced with shark attacks when a vengeful shark returns to avenge the death of its progeny.
Starring: Lorraine Gary, Michael Caine, Lance Guest
Director: Joseph Sargent
1. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes Score 0%
Summary: Toddlers use their special abilities to prevent a media mogul (Jon Voight) from changing children's minds.
Starring: Jon Voight, Skyler Shaye, Scott Baio
Director: Bob Clark
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