12 famous films that were continued in the form of a series (14 photos)

Let's take a look at these projects and see if you've even heard of them. Let's start with the inhabitants of Middle-earth and continue with less hype examples.





While the long-awaited series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is receiving very different and even polar reviews from the audience, we decided to remember what other famous films or entire franchises were suddenly reborn as a series. It can be a direct continuation, a spin-off or a prequel - anything, the main thing is that the television project becomes “part of the universe” of well-known films.

The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power (2022)



A spin-off of the story featured in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003), which was based on the novel of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien.

Peacemaker (2022)





Spin-off of the film "Suicide Squad: Mission Bang Bang" (2021).

Terminator: Battle for the Future (2008)



The series takes place after what was shown in the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). The roles of Sarah and John Connor were played by Lena Headey and Thomas Dekker.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-2020)



Spin-off of Marvel's "The Avengers" (2012).

Areas of Darkness (2015-2016)



The series is a continuation of the 2011 film of the same name. Bradley Cooper even appears in it, who also became one of the producers of the project.

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones (1992-1993)





In general, this is a prequel to the Indiana Jones films, but in the episodes the main character is shown at different ages.

Most of the role is played by actor Sean Patrick Flanery, embodying Indiana at the age of 16-21. In addition to him, we are shown an 8-10-year-old version of the hero (played by Corey Carrier), a 93-year-old version (George Hall) and a 50-year-old Jones, played by Harrison Ford himself.

Stargate: SG-1 (1997-2007)



Direct sequel to the film "Stargate" (1994).

Exorcist (2016-2017)



The series is a direct sequel to The Exorcist (1973), ignoring all other parts of the film.

Bates Motel (2013-2017)



A prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's film Psycho (based on the novel of the same name by Robert Bloch, 1960), the events in which are transferred to our time.

Minority Report (2015)



Sequel to Steven Spielberg's Minority Report (2002) starring Tom Cruise. The series is set in 2065, which is 11 years after the events that took place in the original film.

Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)



The events of the series take place 10 years after the story shown in the film “Star Wars. Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" (2005). The main role was played by Ewan McGregor, and Darth Vader, who appears in the series, was again played by Hayden Christensen.

Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-2019)



Continuation of the Evil Dead trilogy (1981-1992). Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash.