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trilogy

[tril-uh-jee] / ˈtrɪl ə dʒi /












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After a long gap, the franchise returned with different actors for a modern trilogy of Jurassic World movies from 2015 onwards, but the original stars returned for one last hurrah in 2022's Jurassic World Dominion.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

At the Warner-owned New Line, Mr. Shaye would triumph commercially and critically with the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The adaptation of the first installment of Adeyemi’s “Legacy of Orïsha” fantasy trilogy is slated to hit theaters in January 2027.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

The Targaryen version of “Dynasty” that HBO is airing now owes a debt to Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy and its follow-up, “The Hobbit,” for its existence.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

“You haven’t seen the prequels or the original trilogy? The podrace? Young Luke? This is a travesty. We have to fix that.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

He wrote more than two dozen books, including Cold War spy trilogies and World War II nonfiction.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

Author Philip Pullman has revealed details of the sixth and final book in his series about Lyra Silvertongue, the character at the heart of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust trilogies.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2025

"For all the scope and detail lovingly packed into the two trilogies, the vast, complex and dazzling universe dreamed up by J.R.R. Tolkien remains largely unexplored on film," Warner Bros.

From Reuters Feb. 24, 2023

Many filmmakers think in terms of trilogies and conclusions, but since these movies are so different from one another, it sounds like you’re freed from carrying those burdens.

From New York Times Dec. 7, 2022

This is the headquarters of the union of all those who chant hymns, take part in the Olympic games, dance after the manner of satyrs and play the Greek trilogies.

From The Coming of the King by Babcock, Bernie




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