10 Hit Movies That Somehow Never Got A Sequel

10. Tron Legacy

Of all the movies to receive a belated sequel, Tron always seemed like an unlikely candidate. While the groundbreaking original opened up many filmmakers eyes to the potential of visual effects, it was a moderate box office success and was firmly entrenched in the category of 'cult favorite'.

28 years later Joseph Kosinski's follow-up arrived in theaters armed with a $170m budget, backed by a massive multimedia marketing campaign. While it did earn $400.1m worldwide, the profit margins were so thin that the previously-announced third instalment has been put on hold indefinitely. Which means we'll probably see it in another two decades or so.

From a technical standpoint, Tron: Legacy is stunning. The visuals, soundtrack, effects (with the exception of the de-aged and dead-eyed Jeff Bridges) and production design are all top-notch, but a weak script and some wooden acting lets the whole thing down. Given the lukewarm reception from both critics and audiences, Disney just didn't see the benefits of moving ahead with another eye-wateringly expensive return to the well.