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prequel

[pree-kwuhl] / ˈpri kwəl /


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A trailer for the game, which is expected to be a prequel to the series, was unveiled at PlayStation's "State of Play" showcase on Thursday.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

So “A Knight of the Seven Kingdom” takes place around 78 years after the events of its fellow “Game of Thrones” prequel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

It’s rare that an existing franchise ever needs a prequel.

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