10 Times Movies Tried Way Too Hard to Set Up a Sequel

VOICE OVER: Rudolph Strong
WRITTEN BY: Garrett Alden

"We're probably never going to resolve this cliffhanger..." Join us as we count down the most blatant sequel setups in films that never got follow-ups! These movies ended with shameless teases for future installments that audiences never got to see, leaving plot threads dangling forever in cinematic limbo. Our countdown includes the Hitler tease from "The King's Man," Azula's introduction in "The Last Airbender," the alien homeworld attack setup in "Independence Day: Resurgence," the Predator suit reveal, and Morbius's bizarre team-up scene! Which unresolved cliffhanger frustrated you the most? Let us know in the comments!

  • #10: A New Villain "The King's Man" (2021)
  • #9: Suit Up "The Predator" (2018)
  • #8: Introducing Azula "The Last Airbender" (2010)
  • #7: Taking the Fight to Them "Independence Day: Resurgence" (2016)
  • #6: Team Name "Fantastic Four" (2015)
  • #5: Ape-braham Lincoln "Planet of the Apes" (2001)
  • #4: "Let the Games Begin" "Dracula Untold" (2014)
  • #3: Hatching Plans "Godzilla" (1998)
  • #2: You Won't Believe It "Super Mario Bros." (1993)
  • #1: Sinister Mix…Up "Morbius" (2022)

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