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Most movie sequels released in a calendar year

Most movie sequels released in a calendar year
Who
2016
What
37 total number
Where
Not Applicable
When
31 December 2016

Of the top 100 highest grossing films of 2016, a total of 37 were sequels, spin-offs or franchise entries – the third year in a row that this record has been broken. Of the top 20 highest-grossing films worldwide, 13 were sequels or franchise entries, including six of the top 10 releases.