#6: First Sequel to Win Best Picture – The Oscars

1974, The Godfather Part II made history by becoming the first sequel to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. This monumental win proved that sequels could be just as powerful, if not more, than their predecessors.

The Godfather Part II exceeded the expectations set by the groundbreaking original and expanded on its legacy. The film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, elevated the gangster genre, exploring the complexities of family and power.