: a work (such as a novel or a play) whose story precedes that of an earlier work
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His next film will be a prequel to last year's hit movie.
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Another prequel, 1944, is in development.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Other projects in the works include The Madison starring Michelle Pfeiffer, the prequel 1944, and the sequel 6666.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Yellowstone Universe also includes prequels 1883 and 1923, both of which have concluded their runs.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Then there’s also the Yellowstone prequels, 1883 and 1923, in addition to Michelle Pfeiffer’s upcoming series The Madison, set in the same universe.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Other projects in the works include The Madison starring Michelle Pfeiffer, the prequel 1944, and the sequel 6666.
—EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Yellowstone Universe also includes prequels 1883 and 1923, both of which have concluded their runs.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Then there’s also the Yellowstone prequels, 1883 and 1923, in addition to Michelle Pfeiffer’s upcoming series The Madison, set in the same universe.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prequel
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“Prequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prequel. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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