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sequel

[see-kwuhl] / ˈsi kwəl /


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He returned to the “Full House” family in 2016 to create its sequel series, “Fuller House.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

"Elder Scrolls 6, the sequel to Skyrim, which is one of the most popular PC games of all time, that's been in development for a decade at this point," he says.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The original 2016 animated movie brought in more than $643 million worldwide and is the most-watched movie on Disney+, while a 2024 sequel grossed more than $1 billion at the global box office.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The lead role in the 2021 sequel, “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” went to LeBron James.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

“Ugh, my mom. It’s my favorite game—or at least it was before the sequel came out—and she always hated the poster.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

Regina Hall, 55, is an actress known for the films “Scary Movie” and four of its sequels, “Support the Girls” and “One Battle After Another.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Its success led to two sequels, released in 2006 and 2008.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The industry has long been criticized for leaning too hard on sequels, franchises and remakes led by well-seasoned directors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

"A lot of the genre's success is coming from sequels, live-action remakes of animation pictures, and hybrid combinations."

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

But I’d also played hundreds of other classic text adventure games that year, including all of Zork’s sequels, and so most of the details of the game had now faded in my memory.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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