: 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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Schifrin made a cameo appearance in Red Dragon, a prequel film to Hannibal and The Silence of the Lambs, as an orchestra conductor in 2002.—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 27 June 2025 When auditioning for the role of a younger Haymitch in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel film, Sunrise on the Reaping, Joseph Zada had some competition.—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025 Best known for starring in CBS’ Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon, which finished its seven-season run last year, Armitage’s other credits include Big Little Lies, Destin Daniel Cretton’s The Glass Castle, and PAW Patrol: The Movie.—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 June 2025 The part was later recast with Liam McIntyre leading the charge for two more seasons — separate from prequel Gods of the Arena miniseries.—EW.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for prequel
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