: a work (such as a novel or a play) whose story precedes that of an earlier work
… the real payoff will be for the next Star Wars, an expected prequel to the previous three movies.—
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His next film will be a prequel to last year's hit movie.
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Showrun by Paul Grellong, the prequel is described as a murder-mystery.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
According to series creator Eric Kripke, the Supes in this prequel start out in the military before moving to a flashier private sector—what will ultimately become Vought International.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Below is a first look at The Boys spin-off series, which is a prequel to Prime Video’s satirical anti-superhero hit.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The prequel was announced during The Boys’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
According to series creator Eric Kripke, the Supes in this prequel start out in the military before moving to a flashier private sector—what will ultimately become Vought International.
—ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Below is a first look at The Boys spin-off series, which is a prequel to Prime Video’s satirical anti-superhero hit.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The prequel was announced during The Boys’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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“Prequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prequel. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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