For all its flaws, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond still delivers one stellar sequence in Ice Belt.

From iconic openings to genre-defining classics, these sci-fi films signaled greatness within minutes and spent the rest of their runtime proving it.

Ridley Scott's iconic sci-fi horror movie "Alien" was released in the United States on May 25, 1979, meaning it turns 47 this year.

Here's a ranked list of movie sequels that surpassed their originals, featuring returning casts, and stronger stories that ...