Collider's 10 Movie Sequels That Completely Changed Genres

"When we look to some of the greatest sequels that cinema has to offer — the likes of The Godfather Part II, The Dark Knight, The Empire Strikes Back, etc. — we often celebrate the creative ingenuity and boldness they exhibited. We highlight their ability to simultaneously honor, call back to, and expand upon the themes, ideas, and story established in the films they succeeded. But some sequels have gone even further in order to differentiate themselves. Be it a pursuit of individualism, a change in vision from a new creative team, or simply the natural progression of the story, these follow-up films went so far as to switch to an entirely different genre. Whether it's Ellen Ripley taking on hundreds of xenomorphs or the God of Thunder being played for laughs, these sequels have stuck with us due to their dramatic genre changes which have defined them." - collider.com