5. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:Lord of the Rings
Original Movie & Year: The Lord of the Rings 2001
Original Director: Peter Jackson
Sequel Director: Peter Jackson
Sequel Release Date: 2002
4. The Dark Knight
Original Movie & Year: Batman Begins 2005
Original Director: Christopher Nolan
Sequel Director: Christopher Nolan
Sequel Release Date: 2008
3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day:The Terminator
Original Movie & Year: The Terminator 1984
Original Director: James Cameron
Sequel Director: James Cameron
Sequel Release Date: 1991
2. The Empire Strikes Back
Original Movie & Year: Starwars 1972
Original Director: George Lucas
Sequel Director: Irvin Kershner
Sequel Release Date: 1980
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Star Wars came out in 1977
I value Shrek 2 higher than many of these action flicks, but I’m glad you mentioned it, at least