40 movie sequels have hit $1 billion or more at the box office — here they all are

A recent analysis of box office data shows that 40 sequels have grossed over $1 billion worldwide, with 44 if prequels are included. This year, three sequels—'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' 'Toy Story 5,' and 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'—have each surpassed the $1 billion mark, with 'Brand New Day' exceeding $2 billion. The trend indicates that sequels are now often expected to outperform their predecessors.

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