15 Must-Watch Comedy Sequels Ranked from Best to Good

Why Comedy Sequels Deserve a Second Chance

Once upon a time, the idea that all sequels were inferior to their originals was widely accepted. Today, that notion has largely faded, thanks to Hollywood’s relentless focus on franchises. After decades of rehashing the same characters, audiences now expect—and deserve—more great sequels. While action and horror sequels often dominate the conversation, comedy sequels remain underrated. Comedy thrives on unexpected truths, and once those truths are revealed, sustaining the humor can be challenging. Many comedies wrap up neatly, leaving little room for a sequel without undermining the original’s resolution. Yet, some filmmakers have cracked the code, delivering comedy sequels that stand tall on their own. Here are 15 of the best comedy sequels ever made—and if you think we missed one, that just proves comedy sequels don’t inherently suck.

A Very Brady Sequel (1996)

‘A Very Brady Movie’ (1995) redefined the high-concept comedy by transplanting the wholesome, cartoonish Brady Bunch family into the 1990s, unchanged by time. The world moved on, leaving the Bradys as a bizarre relic of Andy Kaufman-esque humor. The sequel, A Very Brady Sequel, doubles down on the same joke—but with a twist. The film introduces bizarre, cringe-worthy subplots, like an awkward sexual tension between stepsiblings Marcia (Christine Taylor) and Greg (Christopher Daniel Barnes), which is both wrong and hilarious in the Brady context. Tim Matheson joins the cast as Carol’s (Shelley Long) ex-husband, throwing the family’s future into question. Yet, as always, everything resolves neatly. After all, they’re still the Brady Bunch.

Wayne’s World 2 (1993)

Penelope Spheeris’ ‘Wayne’s World’ (1992) perfectly captured the arrested adolescence of metalheads Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey). The sequel, Wayne’s World 2, sees the duo growing up—slightly. Garth (Carvey) lands a mature girlfriend, Kim Basinger, who bizarrely asks him to murder her husband. Meanwhile, Wayne (Myers) attempts to organize his own music festival, proving to his girlfriend—and himself—that he’s more than just a public access TV star. While the film recycles some gags from the original, its wildest moments—unexpected musical numbers and absurd detours—elevate it beyond mere nostalgia.