Now, I thought I could get 10 sequels to counteract the worst list, but most of them are only OK, and I could only find 7 direct to DVD sequels which were actually good! So, here are my best ones and these are the ones actually worth watching when it comes to Disney sequels!
7) Lilo & Stitch 2. This sequel is like the original when it comes to the story. It has that one element which is so good, it overshadows the rest. The subplot with Stitch malfunctioning/dying is exactly that. Although the hula plot isn't as compelling, the subplot is interesting and the humour is actually pretty good. The animation is really pretty and looks just like the first movie and the characters are still their same likeable selves, with Stitch being the most developed, still being cute and fluffy. Jumbaa and Pleakley are still funny and the subplot with David and Nani wasn't so interesting. The only really big issue I have is the ending being cliched, but the positive elements of the plot still make it good enough to make it on the good list, as well as being jam packed with Elvis songs!
6) The Lion King 1 1/2 (The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata where I'm from) This one is based on a spin-off Shakespeare play Rosencraft and Guildenstern are Dead, revealing the play Hamlet from their perspective. This is what the Lion King 3 is like, showing the first film from Timon & Pumbaa's perspective. The comedy is of course, funny, but I loved how it expanded their friendship between Timon & Pumbaa & that we got to see Timon's old life, introducing Ma & Uncle Max, who are both funny! The animation looks amazing and is on par with the first film, which is no surprise since it's meant to be during the movie. The songs are fun and I love the characters. If I had one problem, it would be the tone, since it would be funny from Timon & Pumbaa's perspective, but saddening in the film, particularly during the wildebeest stampede. Despite that, I enjoy this midquel for the humour!
5) Bambi 2. While the first film was a bit more of a biography about the life of a fawn, this one is a bit more developed as it reveals what Bambi's relationship with his dad was and it takes place straight after his mother died. I love the voice acting, especially from Patrick Stewart as The Great Prince, and he's not portrayed as just stoic and cold hearted, he just doesn't know how to raise a child. The animation is also gorgeous, highly respecting the original being very calm and the woods are beautiful to look at. The only problems I have are the subplots involving Thumper, his sisters and Flower, which can be very distracting from the main focus and I'm guessing they put it in to make kids laugh so it's not too dark. The songs are OK, but they can easily be glossed over. Even if some scenes and humour aren't that good, the main plot is still heartwarming and the animation is gorgeous which I love about this midquel!
4) Brother Bear 2! Unlike other sequels, this one didn't have much of a hard act to follow. Actually, if anything, I prefer this to the first movie! Kenai, now voiced by Patrick Dempsey, and his childhood friend, Nita, voiced by Mandy Moore have to go and burn an amulet which binded them as children at an Equinox so she can marry someone else, all while falling back in love in the process. The romance is probably the best compared to Hunchback 2 and is the best in the character from movie 1 finding a love interest type of sequel. Koda still annoyed me, but he's not the focus since it's about the lovers and all he really does is whine, complain and get in the way. Even the moose have a bigger purpose in this rather than just being comedy reliefs and I'm glad that they're not as annoying! The music is nice, the animation is really good and I like this better to the first film.
3) Aladdin & The King of Thieves. This serves as the finale to the Aladdin series & franchise, and it's actually really good! It shows Aladdin & Jasmine's wedding getting crashed by the Forty Thieves, and discovering it's lead by his father Cassim, voiced by John Rhys Davies. I love how it shows the relationship between Aladdin and his dad, with the ending being satisfying! It's action packed, there's comedy from the Genie, with Robin Williams returning, there's romance, emotional stakes and this is better because of Aladdin's story, not Iago's like in Return of afar. The songs are also really good, and I love the one Jerry Orbach sings as Saluk! The only issue I have is the animation, it's pretty crappy compared to the first film, and nothing can stop Aladdin being a classic! Despite that, I'd really recommend this for Aladdin fans and it's way better than The Return of Jafar!
2) The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Now, while films like The Little Mermaid 2 botched up the child learning the same lesson their parents learned the the last movie type of Disney sequel, this one shows how to do it right. How? Because the plot isn't exactly the same & it actually respects the original by being based on another Shakespeare play, which is Romeo & Juliet in this case. The romance is also well done & you can relate to Simba wanting to be a good king and father to protect his pride from Zira. I surprisingly liked Zira & she's probably the best Disney sequel villain, even if she's not really on par with Scar. The music is wonderful & I like that they took a song from the Broadway show for the movie! Overall, I enjoy this and I love the message of it and Lion King fans will really like this.
1) Cinderella III: A Twist In Time. This sequel really surprised me when I watched it! While the second one had no effort put in, this one is the complete opposite! The animation is quite close to theatrical quality compared to others, probably because of the budget and actually being intended for cinemas! The music is also as improvement from the second film, with the exception of the first song. But what I loved most was the plot being more self aware compared to others, as well as the character development from Anastasia. And Cinderella has to work for her happy ending, which I was genuinely surprised at since she's normally known for not doing much, and the romance is more believable compared to the first film. Overall, I recommend this one the best out of the Disney sequels and it's worth a watch!
7) Lilo & Stitch 2. This sequel is like the original when it comes to the story. It has that one element which is so good, it overshadows the rest. The subplot with Stitch malfunctioning/dying is exactly that. Although the hula plot isn't as compelling, the subplot is interesting and the humour is actually pretty good. The animation is really pretty and looks just like the first movie and the characters are still their same likeable selves, with Stitch being the most developed, still being cute and fluffy. Jumbaa and Pleakley are still funny and the subplot with David and Nani wasn't so interesting. The only really big issue I have is the ending being cliched, but the positive elements of the plot still make it good enough to make it on the good list, as well as being jam packed with Elvis songs!
6) The Lion King 1 1/2 (The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata where I'm from) This one is based on a spin-off Shakespeare play Rosencraft and Guildenstern are Dead, revealing the play Hamlet from their perspective. This is what the Lion King 3 is like, showing the first film from Timon & Pumbaa's perspective. The comedy is of course, funny, but I loved how it expanded their friendship between Timon & Pumbaa & that we got to see Timon's old life, introducing Ma & Uncle Max, who are both funny! The animation looks amazing and is on par with the first film, which is no surprise since it's meant to be during the movie. The songs are fun and I love the characters. If I had one problem, it would be the tone, since it would be funny from Timon & Pumbaa's perspective, but saddening in the film, particularly during the wildebeest stampede. Despite that, I enjoy this midquel for the humour!
5) Bambi 2. While the first film was a bit more of a biography about the life of a fawn, this one is a bit more developed as it reveals what Bambi's relationship with his dad was and it takes place straight after his mother died. I love the voice acting, especially from Patrick Stewart as The Great Prince, and he's not portrayed as just stoic and cold hearted, he just doesn't know how to raise a child. The animation is also gorgeous, highly respecting the original being very calm and the woods are beautiful to look at. The only problems I have are the subplots involving Thumper, his sisters and Flower, which can be very distracting from the main focus and I'm guessing they put it in to make kids laugh so it's not too dark. The songs are OK, but they can easily be glossed over. Even if some scenes and humour aren't that good, the main plot is still heartwarming and the animation is gorgeous which I love about this midquel!
3) Aladdin & The King of Thieves. This serves as the finale to the Aladdin series & franchise, and it's actually really good! It shows Aladdin & Jasmine's wedding getting crashed by the Forty Thieves, and discovering it's lead by his father Cassim, voiced by John Rhys Davies. I love how it shows the relationship between Aladdin and his dad, with the ending being satisfying! It's action packed, there's comedy from the Genie, with Robin Williams returning, there's romance, emotional stakes and this is better because of Aladdin's story, not Iago's like in Return of afar. The songs are also really good, and I love the one Jerry Orbach sings as Saluk! The only issue I have is the animation, it's pretty crappy compared to the first film, and nothing can stop Aladdin being a classic! Despite that, I'd really recommend this for Aladdin fans and it's way better than The Return of Jafar!
2) The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Now, while films like The Little Mermaid 2 botched up the child learning the same lesson their parents learned the the last movie type of Disney sequel, this one shows how to do it right. How? Because the plot isn't exactly the same & it actually respects the original by being based on another Shakespeare play, which is Romeo & Juliet in this case. The romance is also well done & you can relate to Simba wanting to be a good king and father to protect his pride from Zira. I surprisingly liked Zira & she's probably the best Disney sequel villain, even if she's not really on par with Scar. The music is wonderful & I like that they took a song from the Broadway show for the movie! Overall, I enjoy this and I love the message of it and Lion King fans will really like this.
1) Cinderella III: A Twist In Time. This sequel really surprised me when I watched it! While the second one had no effort put in, this one is the complete opposite! The animation is quite close to theatrical quality compared to others, probably because of the budget and actually being intended for cinemas! The music is also as improvement from the second film, with the exception of the first song. But what I loved most was the plot being more self aware compared to others, as well as the character development from Anastasia. And Cinderella has to work for her happy ending, which I was genuinely surprised at since she's normally known for not doing much, and the romance is more believable compared to the first film. Overall, I recommend this one the best out of the Disney sequels and it's worth a watch!
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