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film dealership that peak with their finalentry are quite uncommon . This is because film studios always attempt to make as much money as possible from any motion picture enfranchisement in which they place . After all , the film manufacture is a business organisation , which , in the US alone , use hundred of grand of creatives . In the quest for continued commercial succeeder , however , many movie franchises be given to outstay their welcome . In filmmaking , balance commercial-grade interests and the right way concluding tenacious - run narrative is a tightrope enactment , and not many franchise can pull it off .

Eachongoing movie franchisefaces the challenge of outdoing itself in the net plastic film . While it ’s not always an well-situated labor , some film series have reach their zenith with their resolve episode , exceeding expectations and solidifying the bequest of the franchise . The final picture show often serve as the culmination of storytelling bow , character development , and expert mastery . This phenomenon showcases theability of franchise storytelling to crescendo to its high point in the concluding chapter , fix the last film a pinnacle of the intact cinematic journeying . finally , these final films become cherished classics , celebrated for their shock on democratic culture and their ability to captivate audiences around the world .

10The Lord of the Rings Original Trilogy (2001-2003)

The Return of the King (2003)

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There are several reason whyReturn of the King , whichset the mostLOTRbox office and pic awards records , is universally hail as the trilogy ’s best . foremost , the film concludes multiple role spark and storylines with satisfying resolutions . second , the heroic struggle sequence , peculiarly the Battle for Minas Tirith , showcase groundbreaking ocular effects and immersive storytelling on an unprecedented weighing machine .

combine with the roll ’s stellar performances and the film ’s sweeping musical score , Return of the Kingis a masterclass in concluding a long - run dealership . Although managing director Peter Jackson completely changed the beginning textile inThe Hobbittrilogy , the original franchise properly pay off protection to Tolkien ’s work . The only 2 fantasy film that have ever won the award for Best Picture at the Oscars areThe Shape of Water(2017 ) andThe Lord of the Rings : The Return of the King , which also took home all 11 of its Academy Award nominating speech in 2004 .

9Kill Bill Duology (2003-2004)

Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004)

AfterKill Billhooked audience with The Bride ’s quest for vengeance , Kill Bill : Volume 2reeled them in for the satisfying concluding bump . WhileKill Billhad much more military action scene than the sequel , it also the right way set up thecharacter exploitation and thematic storytelling that makeVolume 2the higher-ranking movie . Moreover , by properly setting the foundations of his contemporary kung - fu universe inKill Bill , theatre director Quentin Tarantino was able to make even deep soldierlike art cinema references inVolume 2,while still remain accessible to the majority of viewer . For the foreseeable future , intensity 2remains the good - and last - of theKill Billfilms .

Quentin Tarantino has plans for Kill Bill 3 , but it ’s still never arrived . Here ’s everything that ’s have it off about if Kill Bill 3 will ever happen .

8The Twilight Saga (2008-2012)

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)

Whereas the earlierTwilightfilms were criticized for the independent cast ’s substandard performances and the overall disappointing storylines , The Twilight Saga : Breaking Dawn – Part 2ended the fantasy romance dealership on the highest possible note . With sharpen emotional stakes as Bella squeeze her newfound vampire powers , Breaking Dawn – Part 2notablyconcludes the epical love story between Bella and Edward with a climactic battle . Combined with its improved ocular effects and production value compared to its predecessors , the lastTwilightmovie dissolve lingering difference of opinion and plot threads from earlier plastic film , delivering closure to the saga ’s overarching plot , and providing a fitting conclusion to the extremely beloved franchise .

7Harry Potter Main Franchise (2001-2011)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)

As Harry , Hermione , and Ron confront their fate inHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,the final pic stands as the acme of the franchise . Indeed , this is principally due to the strong grounding provided by itsexceptional fictitious character development , which allowedDeathly Hallows’endingto smoothly resolve longstanding conflictsand deliver a poignant , semisweet ending . discharge a decade after the first movie , the advances in VFX also helped makeDeathly Hallows – Part 2the honorable lookingHarry Potterfilm . From its climactic conflict at Hogwarts to the overarching narrative ’s gratifying aftermath , Deathly Hallows – Part 2is where the franchise outdid itself in every manner .

6Dollars Trilogy (1964-1966)

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (1966)

With its larger-than-life scale , breathtaking cinematography , and unforgettable Ennio Morricone score , The Good , The Bad , And The Uglyencapsulates director Sergio Leone ’s iconic spaghetti western style . for the most part regard to be the expert of theDollars Trilogyfilms , The Good , The Bad , And The Uglyfeatures a timeless narrative that interlace the stories of three virtuously ambiguous lineament , culminate in the film ’s iconic memorial park encounter . Showcasing Leone ’s masterful power to seamlessly weave together suspense , action , and humor , The Good , The Bad , And The Uglystands as the crowning accomplishment of theDollars Trilogy . It ’s also one of the most reference western sandwich in pop culture , which ca n’t be sound out of its predecessors .

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A blended image of Clint Eastwood in the Dollars Trilogy

Clint Eastwood

Blondie / the Man with No Name : " The Good "

Lee Van Cleef

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Angel Eyes : " The sorry "

Eli Wallach

Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez : " The frightful "

Before Trilogy Ethan Hawke Julie Delpy

Sergio Leone ’s Dollars Trilogy with Clint Eastwood admit the Spaghetti Westerns A Fistful of Dollars , and The Good , the Bad and the Ugly .

5Crank Movie Franchise (2006-2009)

Crank: High Voltage (2009)

It was easy forCrank : High Voltageto outdo the originalCrankdue to the enfranchisement ’s simple finish : to deliverthe most fearless characters , dialogue , secret plan , and fight scenes in action motion-picture show history . While the literally adrenaline - driven assumption ofCrankwas shock enough , High Voltagefollowed through by replacing Chev Chelios ' heart with a break machine that requires him to fry himself for survival . Beyond the over - the - top pacing and stunts , the imaginative camera study and unconventional narrative technique ofCrank : High Voltagecement the sequel ’s superiority over the original . Chaos is the only thing this franchise takes badly , and this rum focal point allowedCrankto conclude with its best installment .

4MCU’s Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy (2014-2023)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

GotG 3is universally recognized to be the best entering in James Gunn ’s acclaimed superhero trilogy . From how it unravels Rocket ’s past tense to its reveal of thenewGuardians of the Galaxyteam in MCUcontinuity , thelastGotGmovie took Marvel Studios ' formulaic style to a new level . Apart from deliver epical character growing , la-di-da action at law gear up opus , and a really memorable scoundrel in the High Evolutionary , GotG 3also greatly enlarge the MCU with its clever deep snub of Marvel Comics traditional knowledge . With Gunn saying no to a fourthGotGmovie and now function the DCU , it ’s up to the MCU to do aright by Gunn ’s masterpiece trilogy .

3Three Colours Trilogy (1993-1994)

Three Colours: Red (1994)

TheThree Colourstrilogy consists of the filmsBlue , White , andRed . Respectively , these color in the French sword lily represent shore leave , equivalence , and fraternity - the signification of which are cleverly perverted in the represent picture . Bluefollows a woman who shin to reconstruct herself after her hubby ’s death . In the tragicomedy , White , a Polish immigrant seeks revenge on his estranged married woman . finally , a retire judge and a example ’s lives are enlace inRed , a romantic mystery that somehow captures the inexplicable catholicity of human link . Each critically - acclaim film suffer alone as a compelling write up , but the nearly flawlessRedis where director Krzysztof Kieslowski ’s epic imaginativeness really reveal itself .

It ’s nigh - unsufferable for any motion-picture show to get 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes , never mind sequels with huge expectations from fan , but these movies achieved it .

2Before Trilogy (1995-2013)

Before Midnight (2013)

Known for its impeccable dialogue , unflinchingly realistic examination of sexual love , and the chemistry between chief quality Jesse and Celine , Richard Linklater’sBeforetrilogy may be the greatest long - terminus love story in American movie house . Each movie is carve up by 9 years , sweep 18 year as Celine and Jesse ’s relationship unfold across substantial time . Like many film franchises that peaked with their terminal movie , theBeforetrilogy establish upon itself , organically makingBefore Midnightits good entry . WhereasBefore SunriseandBefore Sunsetrespectively dove into Jesse and Celine ’s dissolution and reconnection , Before Midnighttackles the ups and downs of married couple , long - term commitment , and ostensibly predestine romantic web .

With impeccable chemistry between Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy , Richard Linklater ’s Before trilogy is Hollywood ’s best love story movie franchise ever .

1The Human Condition (1959-1961)

The Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer (1961)

Masaki Kobayashi’sThe Human Conditiontrilogy follows Kaji , a compassionate and pacifistic Japanese socialist during World War II . AcrossNo Greater Love , Road to Eternity , andA Soldier ’s Prayer , Kaji confronts the dehumanizing brutality of war . An idealistic vernal world forced into the Nipponese United States Army , Kaji becomes increasingly disillusioned as he witnesses the Japanese army ’s atrocities , and as his own principles systematically decline his situation . Kaji ’s journey culminate inA Soldier ’s Prayer , where the overarching themes dwell to rest with Kaji in a Soviet prison house labor refugee camp . Concluding the tragical story of Kaji , A Soldier ’s Prayeris critically recognized as one of the greatest epical war drama of all meter .

Custom collage of Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Bride (Uma Thurman) in Kill Bill: Volume 2, and Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

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Quentin Tarantino and Kill Bill 3

Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

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Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) seeing their children off in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’s Epilogue

Headshot of Daniel Radcliffe In The London screening of ‘The Lost City’

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Clint Eastwood as the Man with No Name in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Headshot Of Clint Eastwood In The AFI Fest 2011

Chev Chelios (Jason Statham) stares menacingly in Crank: High Voltage.

Headshot Of Chris Pratt In The European Gala Event of Marvel Studios' ‘Guardians of the Galaxy. Vol 3’

Headshot Of Zoe Saldana In The 2024 KERING Women In Motion Awards

Irène Jacob as Valentine Dussaut blows a bubble in Three Colors: Red

Jesse and Celine (Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) walk along a street in Greece in Before Midnight

Headshot Of Ethan Hawke In The Screening of Raymond And Ray During The 47th TIFF

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Tatsuya Nakadai as Kaji wearing rags outside in the snow during the final scenes of The Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer.