For cinephiles, the word “sequel” often triggers a sceptical eye-roll—usually signalling a tired revisit to a story that should have ended. Yet movies like The Devil Wears Prada 2 challenge that assumption early on, proving that a follow-up can still feel fresh, relevant and worth the wait. Every so often, a sequel arrives that doesn’t just justify its existence—it elevates the entire franchise.
From legendary epics that surpass their originals to modern “legacy sequels” that bridge decades of nostalgia, some movies prove that lightning really can strike twice. There is perhaps no better recent example than The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026). Arriving exactly 20 years after the original, it has defied the odds to become a cultural phenomenon all over again. Whether it’s the return of Miranda Priestly’s withering glares or the high-octane evolution of an action hero, these movie sequels have truly lived up to every bit of the hype.
What to watch: 7 movie sequels like The Devil Wears Prada 2 that actually lived up to the hype; on JioHotstar & more1. Terminator 2: Judgment Day – Amazon Prime Video
Set eleven years after the original movie, the future war against the machines is still being fought. Skynet sends a new, highly advanced ‘liquid metal’ prototype, the T-1000, back in time to kill a young John Connor, the future leader of the human rebellion. To protect him, the resistance sends back an older T-800 model. The story follows John and T-800 as they break Sarah Connor out of a mental institution. Together, the trio attempts to prevent ‘Judgment Day’, the nuclear apocalypse, while being pursued by the seemingly indestructible T-1000. It ultimately evolves from a chase movie into a story about fate, sacrifice, and the unlikely bond between a boy and a machine. When T2 arrived in 1991, it was the most expensive movie ever made, and every cent was visible on screen. It is one of the few movies where the sequel is almost considered superior to the original.
2. The Godfather Part II – YouTube