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a series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the same characters or themes
the last book in the trilogy a science-fiction trilogy
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The original trilogy featured up-and-comers and British veterans, turning actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher into household names.
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
Other projects in development include one from James Mangold, another from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg, and other projects from Taika Waititi and Dave Filoni all in development.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2025
While half of the eight films in the franchise were directed by David Yates, who also helmed the Fantastic Beasts prequel trilogy, Columbus set the template for the franchise with his series opener and follow-up.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
But hey, credit where credit is due: Square Enix confirmed today that the latest in the Final Fantasy Remake trilogy is officially Steam Deck verified.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2025
Other projects in development include one from James Mangold, another from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg, and other projects from Taika Waititi and Dave Filoni all in development.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2025
While half of the eight films in the franchise were directed by David Yates, who also helmed the Fantastic Beasts prequel trilogy, Columbus set the template for the franchise with his series opener and follow-up.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
But hey, credit where credit is due: Square Enix confirmed today that the latest in the Final Fantasy Remake trilogy is officially Steam Deck verified.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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