“'Star Wars' opened the door to the idea of a franchise that could be successful, even if a sequel doesn't do well. It made viable the idea that, with sequels, the law of diminishing returns doesn't always apply.”
Paul Dergarabedian
“Local businesses are under attack by an in invading army of franchisees. the mom & pops are a dying breed”
Kenneth waters Jr
“They've been speaking about (a sequel) from the first time they opened their mouths.”
Christian Bale
“It's very sweet to mention the word sequel, ... Obviously that's the way my brain works. It continues to tell stories. So it's inevitable for me that I do that, and of course I love this universe. I love these people, and I would jump at the chance to do it again.”
Joss Whedon
“A sequel is an admission that you've been reduced to imitating yourself.”
Don Marquis
“With (Katrina), it's almost like the sequel that doesn't live up to the original,”
Gilbert Gottfried
“[Along with the new characters, producers added more fight scenes to this sequel.] I think that's one thing we decided was very important as a development, ... X2.”
Hugh Jackman
