1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
#270 most popular movie yesterdayKicking 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.
7 movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens...2. Avengers: Infinity War
#354 most popular movie yesterdayPart 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.
7 movies like Avengers: Infinity War...3. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
#450 most popular movie yesterdayAs 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.
1 movies like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...4. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
#460 most popular movie yesterdayAs 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.
6 movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers...5. Star Wars: The Last Jedi
#491 most popular movie yesterdayContinuing 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.
6 movies like Star Wars: The Last Jedi...6. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
#1,404 most popular movie yesterdayMatching 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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