Which sequels made you feel "everything they did in the original was right"?

I only came to understand “Gladiator” until I watched “Gladiator 2”.

[Spoiler Alert, Gladiator 2] 
 

After watching the first film, I thought, "This could've been better If only Maximus hadn't died." In contrast, the sequel's protagonist, Lucius, not only achieves his revenge like a true king but also survives. Yet, something feels missing.

Compared to Maximus, Lucius seems to merely "fulfill expectations." While I'd applaud his actions, they don't resonate deeply. Maximus's fate, however, stirred a powerful reaction in me—"It shouldn't be this way; we must strive to change it."