10 Third Movies In A Franchise That Broke The Third Movie Curse

The third movie in a franchise is often where things fall apart, but some successes have managed to break this curse. The sophomore slump is a noted phenomenom in cinema, but the difficult third movie is just as real. Popular series like Shrek and The Hangover have stumbled at the third hurdle, and Blade: Trinity all but buried the franchise. Even The Godfather, one of the greatest trilogies ever made, had an underwhelming third chapter. Filmmakers and studios rarely plan for a “threequel” when they embark on a new project, so some of the ideas can end up being a little rushed.