Its success also ensured the sequel A Better Tomorrow II, also directed by Woo, and A Better Tomorrow 3: Love & Death in Saigon, a prequel directed by Tsui Hark.
Keberhasilan juga memastikan sekuel A Better Tomorrow 2, juga diarahkan oleh Woo, dan A Better Tomorrow 3: Love & Death in Saigon, sebuah prekuel disutradarai oleh produser Tsui Hark.