Not every superhero film has a sequel or is connected to a cinematic universe.
Some of these movies were simply meant to be one-and-done, while others had canceled sequels.
BeforeThe Boysled the charge for superhero satire, 1999’sMystery Mendid it very well.
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It also happens to be one of thehighest-grossing non-Marvel or DC superherofilms.
7’Eternals' (2021)
Directed by Chloe Zhao
Eternalsis a bitdivisive among audiences.
For those growing up in the early 2000s,Sky Highwas a huge deal.
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It’sa ton of fun and has seemingly endless charmand heart that can only be found in a Disney film.
It’s avery underrated superhero flickand a crucial part of many millennials' youth.
Upon release in 2012,Chroniclereceived mass praise and success from both audiences and critics across the board.
Paired with the relatability found in the teenage protagonists, this approach makes for a super entertaining film.
A sequel was apparently plannedbut never came to anything.
It seems as if it’s for the best, though, asChronicleworks perfectly as it is.
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Sadly,not many saw this superhero moviedue to how horrendousThe Flashwas.
Those who did see the movie actually adored it, giving it a second life on digital.
There are no official plans for a sequel.
However,Natalie Portmanhas publicly statedshe would definitely be interested in returning to her role in the series.
No matter what,the project stands on its own with flying colors.
At the time,Big Hero 6was the best example ofaperfect family-friendly superhero moviesinceThe Incredibles.
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Pretty much everyone adored it and, to this day, is begging for a theatrical follow-up.
While it may have received a small streaming series,Big Hero 6remains a standalone.
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