subject: The List Of The Most Epic Movie Threequels [print this page] Certain movies are greatCertain movies are great. Certain movies are so great, that they call for a sequel. In the event that the 2nd film does not ruin the first, or manages to make a ton of money, studios will occasionally call for a third film to be made. In recent years, this has become more commonplace, but it has not always been this way.
To pull off a successful movie trilogy is a thing of beauty, and as expected, is quite rare. Here are some movie series' that have pulled off the trilogy successfully.
Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg had a good thing with the first three Indiana Jones films. Forget about the fourth film, the first three Indiana Jones films help to create a true epic trilogy.
Even if you are not a fan of fantasy, The Lord Of The Rings films have something for everyone. The character of Gollum in itself was a revolution in CGI. Apparently there is a set of Hobbit films in the works as well.
Also starring Harrison Ford is the Star Wars Saga. The first three Star Wars films have grossed over a billion dollars and has led to several spin offs. The films were so successful that over thirty years later, George Lucas could not resist making another set (albeit less successful) of Star Wars films.
The Godfather films are worth seeing for anyone who is a fan of mafia films, or great American cinema in general. No other films have Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino cast together unless it is awesome.
Finally, I have to include the Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy. No, I am not a major fan of these films, but any series that can be spawned off of a Disney ride and gross over a billion dollars makes the cut.
With so many superhero films constantly being released, there will no doubt be more trilogies in years to come. But will any live up to these aforementioned movie trilogies? Maybe Avatar.
