How to Use sequel in a Sentence

sequel

noun
  • He is busy writing the book's sequel.
  • The new film is a sequel to the very successful comedy that came out five years ago.
  • There is an interesting sequel to my date with her that I'll share with you later.
  • Why not give that lost twin their own plot and a wedding in the next sequel?
    Pat Padua, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Roundtree starred in two Shaft sequels—Shaft’s Big Score!
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Phillips and his cast have been teasing the movie, a sequel to the 2019 Joker film, all year.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2023
  • But if and when that call comes in… of course, a sequel is going to happen.
    Evan Romano, Men's Health, 12 July 2023
  • The success of the film led Kaplan to produce its sequels and the spinoff show XO, Kitty.
    Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The sequel, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, sees Zélie take on a new adventure.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, ELLE, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Annabelle became a hit and spawned its own prequel and sequel.
    Keith Langston, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The longest wait for a sequel leads to maybe Pixar's strongest follow-up.
    Joshua St. Clair, Men's Health, 16 June 2023
  • Starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown, the 2022 television movie was known for its all-star cast — and both are back for the sequel.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • Phillips has returned to direct the sequel, and co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Silver.
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
  • The film’s success saw the release of an even more over-the-top sequel the same year, Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo.
    Nicholas Bell, Spin, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Upon its release, fans can expect the sequel to pick up where the first Dune film left off.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
  • News of the sequel comes one month after the premiere of the seventh and final season of Young Sheldon.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The cast has been touring the globe to promote the sci-fi sequel, and true to form, Zendaya has been pulling out all the stops with her hair, makeup, and wardrobe.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Fingers crossed that with great talent comes a great sequel.
    Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 June 2023
  • Just months after the release of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, a sequel was confirmed.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The film spawned three more sequels, the most recent of which opened in theaters last year but flopped with just $50 million worldwide.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
  • There's no Elf remake or sequel on the table at the moment — but Susie Farris can dream!
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The sun is setting on Yellowstone — but a new sequel series will take its place.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 May 2023
  • Like the first film, the sequel is a visual feast, with each dimension of the Spider-verse retaining its own style.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 May 2023
  • Wicked is due out Nov. 27, the same day Disney recently dated for a sequel to Moana.
    Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2024
  • In the sequel, Dexter is down on his luck but Ed welcomes him back to Good Burger, giving him his old job back.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • With the film's 30th anniversary here — and the sequel Hocus Pocus 2 available on Disney+, with a third film on the way — catch up with the Sanderson sisters and their friends and foes, then and now.
    Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • Jeff Fowler, who oversaw the first two movies, is returning as the director on the latest sequel.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Feb. 2024
  • But don't expect any of the original characters to appear in the sequel.
    Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
  • He was nominated for an Oscar last year for co-writing a song for the sequel.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2024
  • But, as is the case with sequels, the series also introduces the element of time; among other things, this a show about age.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2023

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