10 Movie Sequels That Changed Director & Ended Up Worse Than The Original

Changing directors doesn’t always work to the franchise’s benefit, and there are several examples of movie sequels trying someone new for a worse result. Be it either because the original film wasn’t well received and the studio wanted to try it from a new angle, or because the first film was excellent but the original director had no interest in making a sequel, many director shifts have ended in a worse result. Movie franchises walk a thin line trying to keep their films original and refreshing while still appealing to their original dedicated crowds.