: 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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In the years after the movie's box office success, Chain Saw was eventually changed to Chainsaw and the franchise released nine sequels, prequels and spinoffs.
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ackles stars in the forthcoming Vought Rising, a prequel to The Boys.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
After landing Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung to direct, Warner Bros is now in line to land another high-profile talent to star opposite Margot Robbie in its Ocean’s prequel.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The prequel may not have been much of a bit, but the first and second sequel series have reintroduced fans back into the world of Dexter in a big way.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Ackles stars in the forthcoming Vought Rising, a prequel to The Boys.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
After landing Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung to direct, Warner Bros is now in line to land another high-profile talent to star opposite Margot Robbie in its Ocean’s prequel.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The prequel may not have been much of a bit, but the first and second sequel series have reintroduced fans back into the world of Dexter in a big way.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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