Movies like The Empire Strikes Back

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.