Forget The Boys, The Best Superhero Parody Came Out 20 Years Ago And Still Needs A Sequel


Prime Video’s The Boys may be the primary superhero parody show of late, but a movie of this style from 20 years ago may have been better in many ways and still deserves a sequel. The Boys parodies many Marvel/DC heroes, as well as several other popular superhero franchises as their characters. This is only expected to continue in the highly anticipated story of The Boys season 5, with the show’s ending likely still finding the time to poke fun at its superhero competitors.

The Boys is often considered one of the best superhero parody TV shows, primarily for its well-written humor but also for its ability to tell an engaging, compelling story in its own right. The best spoof shows tend to do this, from 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


Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston as Commander and Stronghold in Sky High

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.

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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.


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Sky High is a 2005 comedy that follows the son of two famous superheroes as he attends a high school for student heroes. Michael Angarano stars alongside Danielle Panabaker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kurt Russell, and Kelly Preston, with appearances by Bruce Campbell and Lynda Carter.

Release Date

July 29, 2005

Director

Mike Mitchell

Writers

Mike Mitchell

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