: 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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The prequel series Power Book III: Raising Kanan will also conclude with its upcoming fifth season, with a new series officially a go at Starz to follow.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
In May 2025, Van Der Beek announced that he had officially been cast as a recurring guest star in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Alien: Earth — a prequel series set before the original Alien movie — begins streaming and launches on cable this week.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Outlander universe has officially expanded with Blood of My Blood, a prequel that tackles questions fans have wondered about for years.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2025
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
In May 2025, Van Der Beek announced that he had officially been cast as a recurring guest star in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Alien: Earth — a prequel series set before the original Alien movie — begins streaming and launches on cable this week.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The Outlander universe has officially expanded with Blood of My Blood, a prequel that tackles questions fans have wondered about for years.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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