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The Boys is often considered one of the best Batman parodies to those riffing on Marvel Comics. Interestingly, one such project came long before The Boys yet receives little attention of late due to the popularity of the Prime Video TV show. 20 years after its release, this superhero parody still counts among the best and deserves a sequel now more than ever.

Sky High Was A Hilarious Take On The Superhero Genre

The Disney Movie Had Its Own Superhero Flair

The movie in question was Sky High, a film released by Disney in 2005. Despite superhero parody films and shows being incredibly popular of late, Sky High was somewhat ahead of its time. At this point, the MCU had not begun and the trend of interconnected superhero franchises - that spawned shows like The Boys and other parodies - had not become commonplace. Beyond being one of the first superhero parodies, Sky High was simply a hilarious, endearing take on the concept of superheroes.

Sky High proved to be a very humorous take on the world of superheroes 20 years ago...

The movie has many parodies of classic Marvel and DC characters and hilariously pokes fun at several throughout. Moreover, Sky High has a funny story involving superheroes being sent to school to become either heroes or sidekicks. This concept alone makes for a hilarious parody of superheroes, given that they have been ingratiated into society rather than revered like in franchises such as the MCU. Overall, Sky High proved to be a very humorous take on the world of superheroes 20 years ago and still deserves a sequel to this day.

There Has Never Been A Better Time For A Sky High Sequel

Unfortunately, despite Sky High's positive reception and the somewhat cult status it has acclaimed since 2005, the film never received a sequel. In the late 2010s, a sequel was reportedly in development and titled Save U, involving the characters from the first film heading to university, much like The Boys' own spin-off Gen V. Sadly, Save U was canceled, but it remains the case that there has never been a better time for a Sky High sequel.

As alluded to, the first film already has a cult following that would likely see a sequel be well-received by audiences. Furthermore, the world of superhero media has never been more popular. Having a derivative, funny, humorous spoof on superhero franchises long after many have solidified themselves as Hollywood stalwarts would be hilarious, allowing Sky High 2 to pick from a vast pool of jokes and parodies. Not only that, but superhero parodies and self-aware stories like The Boys, Invincible, and My Hero Academia are commonplace now, meaning a sequel to Sky High would have a place in the industry.

What Sky High 2 Would Look Like Over 20 Years Later

Would A Sequel Work So Far Removed From Its Predecessor?

With the idea of Sky High 2 being prevalent in the minds of many, the natural question is what such a movie would look like. For one, the planned premise for the long-awaited sequel would provide a big, key difference from the original movie that would differentiate it from most other superhero stories out there. As alluded to, the sequel was originally planned as Save U, in which the cast of characters from the first movie would go to superhero university. This alone would allow for a different tone and visual style to Sky High.

On a broader level, Sky High 2 could look a lot different from its predecessor due to the vast pool of superhero media it could now riff on. As mentioned, 2005 was before the days of massive, tentpole superhero franchises like the MCU, DCEU, and new-look DCEU. If a sequel was made, there are so many more movies and TV shows that Sky High could spoof in its story. Not only that, but the university setting would allow it to still feel fresh with its own unique elements rather than being a derivative spoof of other franchises.

Aside from the aforementioned Gen V, the idea of a superhero university has remained mostly unexplored in superhero media. Most stories of this ilk tend to focus on younger children rather than older, university-age adults. The combination of the many stories to pull from and this original setting would allow Sky High 2 to look very different from its predecessor 20 years later. Beyond that, the development of CGI techniques in superhero movies would allow Sky High 2 to show superheroic elements the first one could not.

Why Sky High Has Aged So Well (Even After So Many Superhero Movies)

Sky High Has Many Lovable Elements

Ahead of a potential Sky High sequel, it is worth exploring what elements the first movie possessed that saw it age so gracefully. For one, the film is well-made, well-acted, and well-written. In a modern era of divisive superhero movies like the worst-ranked installments of the Sony Spider-Man Universe and even the somewhat controversial MCU of late, a project that is simply crafted with care goes a long way. Sky High is one of those movies that includes a good cast, solid character arcs, a compelling story, and enough humor derived from the spoof elements it possesses.

On a broader scale, Sky High can be described as ahead of its time. The movie poked a lot of fun at superhero tropes, yet did so without the knowledge of the now-commonplace popularity of superhero movies as a whole. After decades of superhero movies proving to be the dominant force at the box office, one could forgive Sky High for being somewhat dated in how it tackles tropes of the genre. However, Sky High's storyline and jokes still hold up today, despite the countless other movies of a similar style that have been presented since.

Sky High's cast also includes some beloved superhero veterans as part of its cast, from Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell to Danielle Panabaker and Lynda Carter.

Through exploring these tropes, the film's unique tone also presents itself. Sky High never takes itself too seriously and is always willing to be light-hearted and entertaining, above all else. This lack of self-seriousness is what has led Sky High to become such a cult hit as it proves itself to be a 20-year-old superhero movie that still stands the test of time, rising distinctly among its peers as a film that deserves a sequel rather than being wrongly forgotten as a failed story in the popular genre.