sequel

noun

se·​quel ˈsē-kwəl 

 also  -ˌkwel

1

: consequence, result

2

a

: subsequent development

b

: the next installment (as of a speech or story)

especially : a literary, cinematic, or televised work continuing the course of a story begun in a preceding one

Synonyms

• aftereffect
• aftermath
• backwash
• child
• conclusion
• consequence
• corollary
• development
• effect
• fate
• fruit
• issue
• outcome
• outgrowth
• precipitate
• product
• result
• resultant
• sequence
• upshot

Examples of sequel in a Sentence

The new film is a sequel to the very successful comedy that came out five years ago.

He is busy writing the book's sequel.

There is an interesting sequel to my date with her that I'll share with you later.

Recent Examples on the Web

Helgeland said a second idea for a sequel emerged based on a pitch from Bettany and Tudyk. —Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024

With the possibility of a return to Far Far Away, now is the perfect time to catch up with the voice cast of Shrek and its sequels. —Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024

The series, which started with 1999's The Blair Witch Project, has been off and on over the decades, and both of its sequels have been about how people have been shaped by that first movie. —Justin Carter / Gizmodo, Quartz, 21 Apr. 2024

The documentary’s sequel, The Jinx: Part Two, premieres today on Max with more interviews of witnesses, prosecutors, jurors and others involved in the investigation of Durst. —Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Apr. 2024

The cult-like classic also had sequels, including one with scenes filmed in metro Detroit. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Apr. 2024

The Marvels is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Captain Marvel. —The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024

Although sequels and spin-offs have gotten a fairly bad rap lately thanks to Hollywood’s recent production proclivities (looking at you, Marvel!), franchises can be fun! —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024

The sequel, which hits theaters Dec. 20, follows the rise of Mufasa and features a younger version of the character. —Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French sequele, from Latin sequela, from sequi to follow — more at sue

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sequel

noun

se·​quel ˈsē-kwəl 

1

: an event that follows or comes afterward : result

2

: a book, motion picture, or television program that continues a story begun in a preceding one

Etymology

Middle English sequel, sequele "follower, series," from early French sequelle (same meaning), from Latin sequella, sequela "follower," from sequi "to follow" — related to consecutive, pursue, second entry 1, sequence

Medical Definition

sequel

noun

se·​quel

ˈsē-kwəl also -ˌkwel

: sequela

gangrene is … a sequel of wounds

—Robert Chawner