Complex sentence: Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film was a box office hit and was followed by one theatrical sequel,'(2004), and two made-for-television sequels,' (2008) and' (2009).
Split into simpler sentences: Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film was a box office hit and was followed by three sequels. The film was a financial success at the box office and was followed by one theatrical sequel,'(2004), and two made-for-television sequels,' (2008) and' (2009).