Now that Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway have officially reunited for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hollywood has proven that even the most perfect, self-contained movies can successfully return to the big screen decades later. Legacy sequels are dominating the 2026 box office, and it has fans looking at their DVD shelves and streaming queues, wondering: who is next?
While some cinematic masterpieces should remain untouched, there are certain films that organically beg for a continuation. Whether they ended on a massive cliffhanger, featured unmatched lead chemistry, or simply left audiences wanting to spend more time in their vibrant worlds, these are five movies that fans are practically begging studios to greenlight for a sequel.
1. The Nice Guys (2016)
If there is one movie the internet will never stop campaigning for, it is Shane Black’s brilliantly chaotic 1970s buddy-cop comedy. The comedic chemistry between Ryan Gosling’s bumbling private eye and Russell Crowe’s cynical enforcer was absolute lightning in a bottle. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the film underperformed at the box office because it was released against massive summer blockbusters. However, thanks to streaming, it has garnered a massive, highly vocal cult following. Fans desperately want to see Holland March and Jackson Healy take on another bizarre Los Angeles conspiracy.
2. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
“Live. Die. Repeat.” This Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt sci-fi actioner is widely considered one of the greatest time-loop movies ever made. Director Doug Liman has openly discussed having a script ready (reportedly titled Live Die Repeat and Repeat), and both lead actors have expressed a strong desire to return. The only thing standing in the way has been aligning the schedules of two of Hollywood’s biggest, busiest stars. With Blunt’s star power higher than ever and Cruise continually pushing the physical boundaries of action cinema, a return to the mechanized alien battlefield feels long overdue.
3. White Chicks (2004)
Despite terrible reviews from critics upon its initial release, the Wayans brothers’ undercover comedy evolved into an untouchable pop-culture juggernaut. Over two decades later, the film’s iconic one-liners, Terry Crews’s passionate rendition of “A Thousand Miles,” and the sheer absurdity of the premise still dominate social media memes and TikTok sounds. Marlon Wayans has frequently teased the possibility of a sequel, noting that in the current nostalgic comedic landscape, a follow-up could be a massive, theater-packing hit if done correctly.
4. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
When Jon M. Chu’s lush, romantic comedy shattered box office records, it seemed like a guaranteed multi-film franchise. After all, author Kevin Kwan wrote an entire trilogy of books following Nick Young and Rachel Chu. Yet, here we are in 2026, and the highly anticipated sequel, China Rich Girlfriend, has spent years stuck in development limbo. With the original cast—including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh—now serving as massive global stars, fans are growing increasingly impatient to return to the opulent, dramatic world of Singapore’s elite.
5. Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Never underestimate the sheer dedication of the “Alita Army.” James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez’s visually groundbreaking cyberpunk epic ended on a massive cliffhanger, with the titular cyborg pointing her sword directly toward the sky city of Zalem. The film barely broke even during its theatrical run, but the fanbase’s relentless, highly organized campaign for a sequel has kept the property alive in the cultural conversation. Both Cameron and Rodriguez have hinted that they have plans for multiple follow-ups, leaving fans eagerly hoping that an official green light is finally approaching.
