prequel

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Madigan added that she and Cregger were in conversation about a Gladys prequel movie, which would likely explore her origins and journey to witchcraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The stage prequel will tell an original story, based on new material from author and executive producer George RR Martin.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Typically, prequel films are gussied up with franchise callbacks and narrative dot-connecting to distract from the fact that they’re just as cash-grabby as any old sequel.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026

Then there’s the new “Game of Thrones” prequel.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

In the coming year the studio also has slated a Michael Jackson biopic and a “Hunger Games” prequel, Harrigan says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025