5 Disney sequels that were frowned upon by fans

Continuing the story of recent or old titles, sequels can emerge to develop a character’s plot, resolve a conflict or present a new twist that connects with the original film, often making the complete story richer and more complex. .

This type of production has gained strength in recent years, as, just this year, fans were able to follow news about the “Bettlejuice”, “Inside Out” and “Joker” franchises, with sequences debuting in national cinemas since mid of the year.

Among the studios that adopted the practice is Disney, which with live-action or animated productions, ended up bringing sequences loved by fans, such as “Frozen 2” (2019), for example, and others that were not so loved by the public. and by criticism.

Thinking about the latter case, RECREIO put together a list of 5 Disney sequels that were disapproved by fans; check it out:

1. Cars 3 (2017)

The result of a partnership between Disney and Pixar, the film that ends the trilogy that follows Lightning McQueen on the race tracks opens the list among the worst rated. That’s because “Cars 3” (2017) had an approval rating of 69% on Rotten Tomatoes.

2. Alice Through the Looking Glass

With grossing US$1 billion at the global box office, “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, a sequel to “Alice in Wonderland” (2010), could be considered a good film due to its results in theaters. Still, the 2016 title did not please fans who bought tickets to see the plot on the big screen, as it only has a 51% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

3. Abracadabra 2

Released in 1993, “Abracadabra” is one of Disney’s classic Halloween films. The plot that follows the awakening of the terrifying Salem witches and sisters, Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, was continued just over 20 years later, with “Abracadabra 2” being released on September 30, 2022 on Disney+. The production, however, only won 47% of the audience on Rotten Tomatoes.

4. Cars 2 (2011)

“Cars 2”, by Lasseterwas released in 2011 and ended up earning just 39% approval on Rotten Tomatoes. In the story, Mater ends up becoming a spy while traveling abroad with Lightning McQueen so that the red car can compete in the first World Grand Prix that will determine who is the fastest racing car in the world.

5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge

The fifth feature film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge” (2017), is one of the ones that most displeased the public. The story won only 30% of fans who left reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.