Although Quote by James Collins

By definition a sequel can't be original. So you've got to figure out what worked the first time around.

— Barry Sonnenfeld

The only reason I would write a sequel is if I were struck by an idea that I felt to be equal to the…

— Dean Koontz

In my mind, it's always easier to do a sequel than an original.

— Steven Van Zandt

The biggest difference in writing a sequel is that now there are expectations. But also - and this is the awesome part - now…

— Tim Federle

Sequels are generally done in a rush. They're done with a sense of urgency. The first time, you spend a long time developing to…

— Alex Garland

When you're writing for a sequel and there's a movie that's been deemed sacred ground by the fanbase that's the predecessor, you cannot do…

— Troy Duffy

Even if it's a sequel, lots of people have to give their all to make a game, but some people think the sequel process…

— Masahiro Sakurai

The idea of a sequel, I don't think it ever occurs while doing a film. A film proves popular, those are always business decisions…

— Stephen Schwartz

My gut feeling about sequels is that they should be premeditated: You should try to write a trilogy first or at least sketch out…

— Vin Diesel

The way you set up for a sequel is by having a successful film. The focus is on making a successful film, and making…

— Peter Berg

You might have been able to fool people the first time, or something, but you really can't make a successful sequel today unless people…

— Neal H. Moritz

I think sequels should be earned and we won't do it unless the script is better than the first one.

— Jay Roach