Movies Similar to The Empire Strikes Back

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  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story poster

    As a standalone entry in the Star Wars franchise, Rogue One offers a darker, gritty take on the universe and delivers a compelling prequel story to A New Hope that will appeal to those who appreciate the more serious tone of The Empire Strikes Back.

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  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster

    Kicking off the sequel trilogy with a blend of new and familiar faces, The Force Awakens captures much of the adventurous spirit found in The Empire Strikes Back, while also delivering a modern take on the classic space opera.

    #2
  • Avengers: Infinity War poster

    Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Infinity War can be likened to The Empire Strikes Back in terms of its role as the penultimate chapter in a larger narrative, delivering shocking twists and leaving audiences eager for the next installment.

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  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers poster

    As the second installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Two Towers parallels The Empire Strikes Back in escalating the stakes of an ongoing epic battle, deepening character relationships, and setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion.

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  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi poster

    Continuing the saga of the sequel trilogy, The Last Jedi presents bold narrative choices and deepens the complexity of its characters, much like The Empire Strikes Back did for its predecessors.

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  • Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan poster

    Matching The Empire Strikes Back in its reputation as one of the best sequels in sci-fi cinema, The Wrath of Khan gives Star Trek fans a darker, more emotional story while expanding on the original series' conceptual universe.

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