Why stop at one?

These 10 films should have been franchises. They have epic plots, exciting worlds and characters whose stories are just beginning. Let's manifest

- By Sneha Krishnan [e-mail]

1 Ratatouille (2007). So, we knew what Remy the rat was capable of in a kitchen. We saw him go from secret chef in Paris to a rat who ran his own restaurant. We paired cheese and dry-fruit and cheered. What if Paris was just the beginning? Remy could have toured the globe, collaborating with ambitious animals in Japan, South Africa, Copenhagen and more, and challenging rival chefs. Each installment could be set in a new city, following a new food adventure.

2 Clueless (1995). Like, oh-kay. Cher, Beverly Hills teen royalty and a virgin who can't drive (“That was way harsh!”) does find love amid all her matchmaking. But for her closet alone, we need more movies, hello! What happens when Cher goes to college? Is she rooting for the Haitians still? Surely she builds a matchmaking app for dorks and an outfit-matching widget that makes millions. A TV show sequel is in the works. Cher better get her driver's license in this one.

3 WALL-E (2008).