Prequel

//ˈpɹiːkwəl//

"Prequel" in a Sentence (3 examples)

The newest Hunger Games book is actually a prequel.

'Prequels' are sequels that relate the story that preceded the original film.

2008, 26 February, Andrew Pierce, "JRR Tolkien's estate to sue Lord of the Rings filmmakers New Line Cinema over profits, in The Daily Telegraph They are also threatening to block the production of the long-awaited prequel, The Hobbit, which may now be cancelled.

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