Sequels are risky projects that can easily tarnish the reputation of the original work. However, some sequels can indeed be successful and fondly remembered by audiences. Still, it can be disappointing to see which projects studios decide to greenlight. Especially sequels that no one wants and lack passion exist solely for profit and often fail in the process.

One of Hollywood's biggest mistakes is not learning to let some projects go. Sometimes, making a film is enough, and a sequel does nothing but complicate the story. For example, Wrath of the Titans comes as a sequel to the 2009 film Clash of the Titans. However, as the first film already received negative reviews, this sequel cannot escape a similar disappointment. Although Greek mythology has inspired many popular stories in cinema, it is a fact that Hollywood has failed to create compelling narratives from these mythologies.

Wrath of the Titans stands out as a sequel lacking the quality of being "so bad it's good." The absurd CGI Kraken and Liam Neeson's performance as Zeus in the first film made Clash of the Titans watchable, while Wrath of the Titans becomes a dull experience that offers little to Sam Worthington's Perseus role.

The Huntsman: Winter’s War, on the other hand, stands out as a rather ridiculous sequel due to Kristen Stewart's unwillingness to reprise her role. While the first film sold itself with a fresh perspective on the classic fairy tale, the sequel turns into an ordinary fantasy adventure by highlighting Chris Hemsworth's character. Despite featuring talented actors like Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, and Charlize Theron, the fact that The Huntsman: Winter’s War falls short of being watchable shows how bad of an idea this sequel was.