STACK #254 December 2025

MOVIE FEATURE

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SANTA'S SEQUEL STARTERS

Get up to speed before the sequel hits!

The Gilded Age Seasons 1 & 2 From the Downton Abbey universe, step back into the glittering, scandalous world of New York’s

Wicked Return to Oz and

Sisu Move over John Wick! Korpi’s relentless fight for survival in Sisu set the bar for explosive, near-silent action cinema. Catch up on the original pulse-pounding story as

experience the magic that started it all with Wicked , the unforgettable musical

of friendship, rivalry, and a green-skinned heroine. Rediscover the songs and

elite in The Gilded Age . Seasons 1 and 2 set the stage with drama, ambition, and secrets. Catch up now that the highly anticipated third season has dropped on DVD, and see the next chapter of high-society intrigue unfold.

spectacle that captivated audiences – perfect prep before seeing the new chapter, Wicked: For Good , which is now enchanting cinemas.

he battles overwhelming odds, then get ready for the cinematic adrenaline rush of Sisu: Road to Revenge , now tearing through theatres.

Five Nights at Freddy’s Step into the creepy,

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Join Mario, Luigi, and

Spaceballs “May the Schwartz be

with you!” Laugh your way through Mel Brooks’ sci-fi parody classic, Spaceballs , where heroes, villains, and dark helmets collide in intergalactic mayhem. Revisit the original before

animatronic horror flick that captivated gamers and fans in Five Nights at Freddy’s . Survive the jump scares, unravel the mysteries of this runaway Blumhouse

friends in the blockbuster Super Mario Bros. Movie , where adventure, laughs, and chaos collide. Perfect for fans and newcomers alike, it’s the ultimate primer before the next cinematic adventure, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie slated for release next year.

the sequel lands, as Spaceballs 2 is currently in production in Sydney.

hit, and get ready for the next fright fest as Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 currently haunts cinemas.

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Worth the wait: 6 must-have legacy sequels.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Return to the kooky, chaotic world of Beetlejuice , where everyone’s favourite bio-exorcist wreaks havoc in his unforgettable style. Tim Burton’s darkly comic

Halloween After decades of fractured timelines, our favourite boogeyman, Michael

Twisters Feel the thrill and destruction in Twisters , the sequel that takes storm-chasing action to a whole new level. 28 years after the original, this follow-up amplifies the adrenaline and chaos,

Myers, returned in Halloween (2018),

continuing the story of John Carpenter's 1978 slasher classic. Jamie Lee Curtis

original set the bar high, and after decades of anticipation, this follow-up continues the legacy. It's a must-own for collectors and a wickedly fun watch for new audiences.

reprised her iconic role as the original Final Girl, and the film also set the stage for two direct sequels, Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends .

reminding fans why the franchise became a disaster movie classic. High-stakes excitement and cinematic legacy collide in every scene.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife Arguably one of the most highly anticipated sequels of all time, Ghostbusters:

Top Gun: Maverick

Blade Runner 2049 Step into the visually stunning, thought provoking world of Blade Runner 2049 , the sequel that honours Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic. 35

Soar back into the skies with Top Gun: Maverick , the sequel decades in the making. Tom Cruise returns to the role that made him iconic,

Afterlife made amends for the misjudged 2016 remake and brought the franchise back on track, carrying its

delivering breathtaking action, nostalgia, and heart. After all these years, the film proves the franchise’s legacy is alive and thrilling for a new generation.

years after the original, this follow-up expands the universe while staying true to its existential questions and neon-lit landscapes. Essential viewing for fans of this timeless dystopian legacy.

legacy forward with nostalgia and fresh energy. From proton packs to spectral mayhem, this sequel proves the series’ enduring appeal.

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