10 Original Movies That Started Out As Sequels

Original movies that started out as sequels can give audiences useful insights into how the film industry actually works. After a director or writer has spent some time working on the script for a sequel to one of their movies, they may ultimately decide to turn that script into a standalone film instead. Whether it’s the director, screenwriter, or the studio that makes this call, the decision is based on their vision for the original premise – or the new script’s commercial and creative potential.