Movies and TvShows featuring "returning-character-killed-off" theme.

Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Scrubs follows the lives of medical interns at a teaching hospital as they navigate the challenges of working in a chaotic environment. The show combines comedy and surrealism to provide a unique perspective on the medical profession.

Excel Saga is a satirical comedy anime series that follows the main character, Excel, as she works for the secret organization ACROSS to assist in their plan for world domination. The series is known for its absurd humor, surrealism, and parody of various anime and manga genres.

Peter Parker's father, Richard, is killed while trying to destroy the files of a dangerous project at Oscorp. Years later, Peter, also known as Spider-Man, must save New York from Oscorp's siege and protect his loved ones. Along the way, he faces a new enemy, Max Dillon, who becomes Electro, and reconnects with his childhood friend, Harry Osborn, who becomes the Green Goblin. As Peter navigates his personal life and his alter ego, he must gather the strength to fulfill his responsibilities and protect the city.

The Avengers face political scrutiny as their actions result in civilian casualties. Captain America opposes government oversight while Iron Man supports it. Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier, is framed for a deadly bombing. Captain America, along with a team of renegade Avengers, must stop the real culprit and prevent a war among superheroes.

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past. As the body count rises, the survivors must uncover the killer's identity and put an end to the killing spree before they become the next victims.

In a future where mutants are nearly extinct, an elderly and weary Logan leads a quiet life. His healing powers are fading and he spends his days as a limo driver in a border town. But when a young mutant girl with extraordinary powers named Laura comes along, he is tasked with protecting her from dark forces who want to capture her. As they embark on a dangerous journey to reach a safe haven for mutants, Logan must confront his own demons and rediscover his purpose.

Supervillains from Belle Reve prison join a secret mission on Corto Maltese island to fight enemies. They face danger, betrayal, and a giant starfish alien creature as they attempt to save the world.

In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Resistance fights against the First Order, led by the enigmatic Kylo Ren. Scavenger Rey and former stormtrooper Finn join forces with the legendary Han Solo to find Luke Skywalker and bring hope back to the galaxy.

Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves? The film follows McCall as he takes on criminals, seeks revenge, and uncovers a web of corruption, all while balancing a life as a Lyft driver and forming unlikely alliances. With his sharp skills and unwavering determination, McCall navigates a world of danger to protect the innocent and bring justice to those who deserve it.

Tyler Rake, after surviving a mission in Dhaka, is approached to rescue a woman and her children from a crime syndicate in Georgia. With the help of his team, Tyler embarks on a dangerous mission, facing prison riots, assassins, and a relentless pursuit. As the mission unfolds, secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested. Tyler's past and personal connections to the mission come to light, and he must confront his own demons to save the ones he cares about most.

Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise must track down an elusive terrorist who threatens their organization from within. They embark on a dangerous mission to a war-torn world to capture the man responsible and prevent further destruction.

Rocky Balboa, the world heavyweight boxing champion, faces a new challenger, Ivan Drago, who is supported by the Soviet Union. Despite reservations, Rocky agrees to train Apollo Creed for an exhibition match against Drago, but the bout ends tragically with Apollo's death. Frustrated by the Soviets' indifference, Rocky decides to challenge Drago himself and travels to the Soviet Union for a brutal 15-round fight. Through intense training and the support of his wife Adrian, Rocky faces off against Drago in a hostile environment and emerges victorious, earning respect and admiration from the crowd.

When evil aliens kill Poemi Watanabe’s parents, she doesn’t get mad, she gets even… but first she moves in with the seven crazy Aasu sisters, discovers the magic power of dead fish, develops a serious crush on a local octopus, experiences the bizarre and varied wonders and joys of fighting terrorists, S&M, giant robots and becoming a super hero… all while pursuing her REAL ambition of becoming a professional voice actress!

Amidst the Clone Wars, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker is tempted by Chancellor Palpatine to join the dark side and becomes Darth Vader.

David Dunn, a security guard with supernatural abilities, tracks down Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man with twenty-four personalities. As Dunn tries to save a group of kidnapped cheerleaders held by Crumb, they are both captured and brought to a psychiatric hospital. There, a psychiatrist named Dr. Ellie Staple tries to convince them that they are not superhumans. However, a mastermind named Elijah Price reveals his plan to have Dunn and Crumb battle each other. In the end, the world discovers the existence of superheroes.

Ten years after the Battle of the Breach, Jake Pentecost, son of Stacker Pentecost, becomes a Jaeger dealer. He is forced to join the Pan-Pacific Defense Corps and train new Jaeger cadets after encountering the orphan girl Amara. Together, they must fight against a rogue Jaeger, the drones controlled by Kaiju brains, and a Mega-Kaiju heading towards Mt. Fuji. In the end, they succeed in stopping the Kaiju and vow to be ready for their return.

Rocky Balboa, the reigning heavyweight champion, faces a powerful new contender, Clubber Lang, and must enlist the help of his former rival, Apollo Creed, to regain his fighting spirit and reclaim his title.

After crash-landing on a desolate planet, Ellen Ripley finds herself in a prison colony with a group of dangerous inmates. As they struggle to survive, they soon discover a deadly alien creature is stalking them, and they must find a way to stop it before it kills them all.

Roots: The Next Generations is a TV mini-series that chronicles the lives of the descendants of African-American slaves after the American Civil War. The story explores themes of racial discrimination, interracial relationships, and the struggles faced by African-Americans in various historical periods.