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
  • Heat 2 will be based on the novel of the same name and function as a prequel and a sequel to Heat.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2024
  • Poehler chalks up much of the sequel’s success to timing.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • News of the House of Gucci thesp being cast in the film broke last summer, but not much else is known about the sequel.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Scott, a producer on the sequel, beamed in by video and asked Alvarez what new themes would be in the new film.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 July 2024
  • 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
  • Here’s where Alien was filmed, plus some insight into the sequels.
    Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 25 May 2024
  • Upon its release, fans can expect the sequel to pick up where the first Dune film left off.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
  • What a perfect way to get ready for the sequel coming to this year’s Countdown to Christmas.
    Staff Author, Southern Living, 31 May 2024
  • While the first game focused on love and hope, the sequel centers more around hatred and revenge ...
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The sequel, Fuller House, aired five seasons on Netflix.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024
  • 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
  • Is there any desire to up the blood or profanity for the sequel?
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • The Marvels is a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Captain Marvel.
    The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
  • It has been followed by several sequels and has been adapted into films as well.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Series re-teams the stars and creatives of the hit telenovela original in the 23-episode sequel that sees Pedro (Miguel Varoni) return from abroad, still a feckless charmer and an ace pirulino dancer.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024

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