What was the first sequel to win an Academy Award when the original had no nominations?

Last updated: November 30, 2023

What was the first sequel to win an Academy Award when the original had no nominations?

Whenever you see a sequel for a movie you liked is in the works, it's a fine balance between being excited to see more of what you enjoyed and praying they don't just phone it in — as sequels so often do.

But every now and then, there's a sequel that not only meets the quality and reception of its predecessor(s) but exceeds them. Case in point: the first sequel to win an Oscar when the original didn't even get a single nomination.

Which sequel pulled it off?

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