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Overdue Finds: Best Sequel March Madness Titles

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The following list contains items talked about on the Edmonton Public Library podcast, Overdue Finds. Godfather Part II, The Empire Strikes Back and The Dark Knight are considered some of the greatest sequels of all-time but which one is the best? Get ready for the sixth annual EPL Overdue Finds March Madness tournament! Starting Friday, March 1, your votes will determine the best sequel. Below you'll find all the titles that are included in the 2024 tournament. Everyday you can vote for your favourite movies, books, TV shows and games on our website and across our social media channels. Which sequel do you think should win?

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Overdue Finds Podcast: March Madness Best Sequel Preview

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The Godfather

The Godfather

Part II

DVD - 2008

As the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Picture, The Godfather Part II is thought of as one of the most successful movie sequels in film history. As the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Picture, The Godfather Part II is thought of as one of the most successful movie sequels in film history. Show less

As the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Picture, The Godfather Part II is thought of as one of the most successful movie sequels in film history. As the first sequel to win an Oscar for Best Picture, The Godfather Part II is thought of as one of the most successful movie sequels in film history. Show less

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Before Sunset

Before Sunset

DVD - 2004

Several years after Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy fatefully crossed paths, Before Sunset picks up where their story left off. Several years after Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy fatefully crossed paths, Before Sunset picks up where their story left off. Show less

Several years after Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy fatefully crossed paths, Before Sunset picks up where their story left off. Several years after Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy fatefully crossed paths, Before Sunset picks up where their story left off. Show less

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

DVD - 2008

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (also on Bluray) starts with a look back at a young Indiana Jones before continuing the story by introducing his father (Sean Connery). Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (also on Bluray) starts with a look back at a young Indiana Jones before continuing the story by introducing his father (Sean Connery). Show less

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (also on Bluray) starts with a look back at a young Indiana Jones before continuing the story by introducing his father (Sean Connery). Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (also on Bluray) starts with a look back at a young Indiana Jones before continuing the story by introducing his father (Sean Connery). Show less

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Star Trek II

The Wrath of Khan

DVD - 2009

Also on Bluray, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan called back to the original series by bringing back the character of Khan, who now wanted to take revenge on Captain Kirk and the Enterprise. Also on Bluray, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan called back to the original series by bringing back the character of Khan, who now wanted to take revenge on Captain Kirk and the Enterprise. Show less

Also on Bluray, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan called back to the original series by bringing back the character of Khan, who now wanted to take revenge on Captain Kirk and the Enterprise. Also on Bluray, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan called back to the original series by bringing back the character of Khan, who now wanted to take revenge on Captain Kirk and the Enterprise. Show less

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Paddington

Paddington

2

DVD - 2018

Paddington 2, like the first movie, was well-loved by both critics and the public. Paddington 2, like the first movie, was well-loved by both critics and the public. Show less

Paddington 2, like the first movie, was well-loved by both critics and the public. Paddington 2, like the first movie, was well-loved by both critics and the public. Show less

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Toy Story

Toy Story

3

DVD - 2010

Though Toy Story 3 seemed like a fitting conclusion to the series, Toy Story 4 followed it a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Though Toy Story 3 seemed like a fitting conclusion to the series, Toy Story 4 followed it a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Show less

Though Toy Story 3 seemed like a fitting conclusion to the series, Toy Story 4 followed it a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Though Toy Story 3 seemed like a fitting conclusion to the series, Toy Story 4 followed it a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Show less

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Aliens

Aliens

DVD - 2014

Aliens, the sequel to Alien, is often cited as an example of a movie sequel that might even be better than the original. Aliens, the sequel to Alien, is often cited as an example of a movie sequel that might even be better than the original. Show less

Aliens, the sequel to Alien, is often cited as an example of a movie sequel that might even be better than the original. Aliens, the sequel to Alien, is often cited as an example of a movie sequel that might even be better than the original. Show less

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Home Alone 2

Home Alone 2

Lost in New York

DVD - 2010

Home Alone 2 puts Kevin in a new location but he’ll need the same special security skills from the first movie to outwit The Wet Bandits. Home Alone 2 puts Kevin in a new location but he’ll need the same special security skills from the first movie to outwit The Wet Bandits. Show less

Home Alone 2 puts Kevin in a new location but he’ll need the same special security skills from the first movie to outwit The Wet Bandits. Home Alone 2 puts Kevin in a new location but he’ll need the same special security skills from the first movie to outwit The Wet Bandits. Show less

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Shrek

Shrek

2

DVD - 2004

This follow up to the 2001 film introduced audiences to series favourite Puss-in-Boots. This follow up to the 2001 film introduced audiences to series favourite Puss-in-Boots. Show less

This follow up to the 2001 film introduced audiences to series favourite Puss-in-Boots. This follow up to the 2001 film introduced audiences to series favourite Puss-in-Boots. Show less

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Frozen

Frozen

II La Reine Des Neiges II

DVD - 2020

Audiences couldn’t “Let it Go” when it came to Frozen, so it wasn’t that surprising when a sequel was made a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Audiences couldn’t “Let it Go” when it came to Frozen, so it wasn’t that surprising when a sequel was made a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Show less

Audiences couldn’t “Let it Go” when it came to Frozen, so it wasn’t that surprising when a sequel was made a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Audiences couldn’t “Let it Go” when it came to Frozen, so it wasn’t that surprising when a sequel was made a few years later. (Also on Bluray) Show less

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Terminator

Terminator

2, Judgment Day

Blu-ray Disc - 2009

Also available for streaming on Kanopy. This sequel follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-1000 playing the hero who is set back in time to now protect Sarah Connor and her son. Also available for streaming on Kanopy. This sequel follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-1000 playing the hero who is set back in time to now protect Sarah Connor and her son. Show less

Also available for streaming on Kanopy. This sequel follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-1000 playing the hero who is set back in time to now protect Sarah Connor and her son. Also available for streaming on Kanopy. This sequel follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-1000 playing the hero who is set back in time to now protect Sarah Connor and her son. Show less

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Top Gun

Top Gun

Maverick

DVD - 2022

Coming out 36 years after the original film, Top Gun Maverick was one of the highest grossing films of 2022. Coming out 36 years after the original film, Top Gun Maverick was one of the highest grossing films of 2022. Show less

Coming out 36 years after the original film, Top Gun Maverick was one of the highest grossing films of 2022. Coming out 36 years after the original film, Top Gun Maverick was one of the highest grossing films of 2022. Show less

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Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner 2049

DVD - 2018

Another Harrison Ford sequel makes the list! This sequel was released 35 years after the first Blade Runner film was released. Also available on Blu-Ray. Another Harrison Ford sequel makes the list! This sequel was released 35 years after the first Blade Runner film was released. Also available on Blu-Ray. Show less

Another Harrison Ford sequel makes the list! This sequel was released 35 years after the first Blade Runner film was released. Also available on Blu-Ray. Another Harrison Ford sequel makes the list! This sequel was released 35 years after the first Blade Runner film was released. Also available on Blu-Ray. Show less

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Back to the Future

Part II

DVD - 2009

In this popular follow up, Marty and Doc Brown travel to the "future" in 2015 to try and prevent Marty's children from getting in trouble. In this popular follow up, Marty and Doc Brown travel to the "future" in 2015 to try and prevent Marty's children from getting in trouble. Show less

In this popular follow up, Marty and Doc Brown travel to the "future" in 2015 to try and prevent Marty's children from getting in trouble. In this popular follow up, Marty and Doc Brown travel to the "future" in 2015 to try and prevent Marty's children from getting in trouble. Show less

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Star Wars

Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back

Blu-ray Disc - 2013

The second film in the original Star Wars trilogy is often regarded as an example of a sequel that is better than the original. Also available on DVD. The second film in the original Star Wars trilogy is often regarded as an example of a sequel that is better than the original. Also available on DVD. Show less

The second film in the original Star Wars trilogy is often regarded as an example of a sequel that is better than the original. Also available on DVD. The second film in the original Star Wars trilogy is often regarded as an example of a sequel that is better than the original. Also available on DVD. Show less

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John Wick

John Wick

Chapter 2

DVD - 2017

They just couldn't leave John Wick alone. After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Also available on Blu-Ray. They just couldn't leave John Wick alone. After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Also available on Blu-Ray. Show less

They just couldn't leave John Wick alone. After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Also available on Blu-Ray. They just couldn't leave John Wick alone. After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Also available on Blu-Ray. Show less

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Frasier

Frasier

The Complete First Season

DVD - 2003

This Emmy award-winning spinoff of "Cheers" ran for 11 years. A follow up series was released in 2023 on Paramount+. This Emmy award-winning spinoff of "Cheers" ran for 11 years. A follow up series was released in 2023 on Paramount+. Show less

This Emmy award-winning spinoff of "Cheers" ran for 11 years. A follow up series was released in 2023 on Paramount+. This Emmy award-winning spinoff of "Cheers" ran for 11 years. A follow up series was released in 2023 on Paramount+. Show less

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House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon

1

DVD - 2022

This "Game of Thrones" prequel series takes place 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. This "Game of Thrones" prequel series takes place 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. Show less

This "Game of Thrones" prequel series takes place 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. This "Game of Thrones" prequel series takes place 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. Show less

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Angel

Angel

Season One

DVD - 2008

This "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer" spinoff series ran for five seasons from 1999-2004. This "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer" spinoff series ran for five seasons from 1999-2004. Show less

This "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer" spinoff series ran for five seasons from 1999-2004. This "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer" spinoff series ran for five seasons from 1999-2004. Show less

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Smallville

Smallville

The Complete First Season

DVD - 2008

A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas. A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas. Show less

A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas. A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas. Show less

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Hannibal

Hannibal

Season One

DVD - 2013

Taking place before the events of "The Silence of the Lambs", this series starred Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Taking place before the events of "The Silence of the Lambs", this series starred Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Show less

Taking place before the events of "The Silence of the Lambs", this series starred Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Taking place before the events of "The Silence of the Lambs", this series starred Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Show less

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Watchmen

Watchmen

Season 1

DVD - 2020

This HBO mini-series takes place following the events of the original Watchmen graphic novel from 1986. This HBO mini-series takes place following the events of the original Watchmen graphic novel from 1986. Show less

This HBO mini-series takes place following the events of the original Watchmen graphic novel from 1986. This HBO mini-series takes place following the events of the original Watchmen graphic novel from 1986. Show less

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Star Trek, the Next Generation

Star Trek, the Next Generation

Season 1

DVD - 2002

Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before. Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before. Show less

Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before. Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before. Show less

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Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

The First Season

DVD - 2007

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch was originally introduced as a character in Archie Comics back in 1962. This series starring Melissa Joan Hart was a TGIF favourite in the 90's. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch was originally introduced as a character in Archie Comics back in 1962. This series starring Melissa Joan Hart was a TGIF favourite in the 90's. Show less

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch was originally introduced as a character in Archie Comics back in 1962. This series starring Melissa Joan Hart was a TGIF favourite in the 90's. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch was originally introduced as a character in Archie Comics back in 1962. This series starring Melissa Joan Hart was a TGIF favourite in the 90's. Show less

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