: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Already racking up eight Emmy nominations, this HBO prequel series reinvigorates the franchise with breathtaking cinematography and CGI, stellar directing choices, and exceptional performances — offering a satisfying counterbalance to GOT's divisive end.
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EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Fantastic Beasts Taking place in the same universe as Harry Potter, the Fantastic Beasts trilogy is a spinoff prequel to the original franchise set in the 1920s.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Ironically, one of his previously biggest roles was on Syfy’s Krypton, the Superman prequel series.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Expect a bit of a prequel—our origin story, mixed with an opera.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
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EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Fantastic Beasts Taking place in the same universe as Harry Potter, the Fantastic Beasts trilogy is a spinoff prequel to the original franchise set in the 1920s.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Ironically, one of his previously biggest roles was on Syfy’s Krypton, the Superman prequel series.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Expect a bit of a prequel—our origin story, mixed with an opera.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
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 6 Oct. 2024.
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