prequel

noun

pre·quel ˈprē-kwəl

: a work (such as a novel or a play) whose story precedes that of an earlier work

Examples of prequel in a Sentence

His next film will be a prequel to last year's hit movie.

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Still, the Lion King prequel kept Sonic on his toes, following closely behind with $37.1 million for an overall two-week total of $113.5 million. —

EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024 If there were ever going to be a prequel series, Kakashi's adventures in the Anbu would be a nice way to go. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 Almost five years after Gears 5 released, developer's The Coalition revealed Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel which is being described as this series' Halo: Reach or Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. —

Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Every single one of the top ten box office hits of 2024 was a sequel, a remake (was Twisters a sequel or a remake?) or a prequel. —

Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prequel