'The Killer In Me'
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From Metacritic, the lowest-ranked sequels from the past few years are:
I actually meant Ocean's Thirteen. Maybe it'll be better? But it does seem silly to try one more time. Is there a franchise that bounced back on the third try?
Pokemon 4Ever
Is that a sequel or a threat?
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
I've never been less scared at a scary movie than with I Know What You Did Last Summer. I can't even begin to imagine how much less scary than that the sequel was.
Is there a franchise that bounced back on the third try?
Indiana Jones?
Bring It On 2.
I'd nominate Breakin' 2: Electric Bogaloo, but I think it gets a pass on title alone.
I haven't seen it, but I can't think of any crying need for Carrie 2.
I've never been less scared at a scary movie than with I Know What You Did Last Summer. I can't even begin to imagine how much less scary than that the sequel was.
And of course, the direct to DVD I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer. Though I don't think DtDVD counts for this, since you're pretty much admitting to the worthlessness by default (there are probably exceptions - that is, DtD sequels that aren't worthless - but I can't think of any offhand).
Is there a franchise that bounced back on the third try?
I want to say yes, but I can't think of one off the top of my head. Indiana Jones, maybe?