20 movie sequels that arrived many, many years after the original

The sequel to the 1986 action classic took over 36 years to hit theaters. It was well worth the wait, though, as Top Gun: Maverick became one of the biggest blockbusters of all time.

It took 35 years to make a sequel to the sci-fi cult classic Blade Runner. This film, which went on to become a massive hit, proved that some stories are worth the long wait.

Fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise had to wait a full 30 years for a new installment. The highly anticipated sequel was a massive hit and won six Academy Awards.

Although there were prequels in the interim, the true sequel to the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi, came 32 years later. Fans went wild to see the original cast return to the big screen.

Eddie Murphy, Garcelle Beauvais, and Arsenio Hall reunited for the sequel to their 1988 comedy, Coming to America, more than 33 years later. The film was released on Amazon Prime and became a huge hit on the streaming platform.

Nineteen years after his last adventure in The Last Crusade, Indiana Jones returned for another film. This time, the archeologist took on a new enemy in the form of aliens.

The magic of Mary Poppins came back to the big screen 54 years after the original film. The sequel was a charming return to form, featuring an all-new cast.

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels returned as the world's most lovable idiots 20 years after the original film. The sequel, while not as beloved as the first, was still a huge box office success.

The sci-fi classic Tron got a sequel 28 years after the original film. The new movie expanded on the world of the Grid, featuring stunning visual effects.

Paul Newman reprised his role as "Fast" Eddie Felson 25 years after the original film, The Hustler. The film was a huge critical success, and Newman won an Oscar for his performance.

The horror classic Psycho got a sequel 23 years later with Anthony Perkins returning to his iconic role as Norman Bates. The film was a major surprise, prompting the third and final film, Psycho III.

Sylvester Stallone returned to his iconic role as Rocky 16 years after the last film in the franchise. The sequel, which saw Rocky as an old, retired boxer, was a hit with fans and critics.

The sequel to the 1987 film Wall Street came 23 years later and featured Michael Douglas returning to his Oscar-winning role as Gordon Gekko. The film was a major hit, and critics praised the actors' spectacular performances. 

The classic Wizard of Oz got a sequel 46 years after the original film. The new film was a darker and more terrifying take on the magical world of Oz.

The sequel to the 1940 Disney classic, Fantasia, came 59 years later. It was released in 1999 and became the first animated film to be shown in IMAX theaters.

This highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 classic arrived 36 years later, featuring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder reprising their iconic roles. The sequel was a major success, grossing over $450 million at the box office. 

Stephen King's sequel to The Shining was released 39 years later and featured Ewan McGregor as a grown-up Danny Torrance.

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reprised their iconic roles as Bill and Ted, 29 years after the last film in Face the Music. Although the movie underperformed at the box office, grossing only $6 million, critics still praised it for its humor and heart. 

The sequel to the 2001 film Zoolander was released 15 years later and featured Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson reprising their roles as the world's most famous male models. 

The sequel to the 1996 film Trainspotting came 21 years later and featured the original cast and director Danny Boyle returning. It was a commercial success, grossing $42 million against a production budget of $18 million.