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sequel

[see-kwuhl] / ˈsi kwəl /


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Bernstein expects the Warner Bros. film and TV studios to amass $11.7 billion in revenue, driven by strong titles including the sequel to “Minecraft” and a new “Lord of the Rings” movie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, the new sequel to the Oscar-winning hit The Social Network also struggled at the box office on its opening weekend.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The film is a strange sequel to “The Social Network” that no one saw coming because no one really asked for it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Broaden the search to state and local contests and there are 474 electoral rematches nationwide -- proving that in American politics, as in Hollywood, there is rarely any objection to a sequel.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

It’s cool his teacher is trying to challenge him with the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

Most notably, “Practical Magic 2” is kneecapped by a fatal flaw that plagues almost all of these legacy sequels, but this one especially: It’s positively unsightly to look at.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

The third instalment follows two sequels backed by Film4, which were released in 2011 and 2014.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

This season, new series will feel familiar, thanks to literary adaptations like ‘East of Eden’ and ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ as well as prequels and sequels like ‘Crystal Lake’ and ‘Blade Runner 2099.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

They have 36 scheduled for 2027 including sequels to “A Quiet Place” and “Superman.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

There could—and would—be sequels starring his cohorts: Specialist Manny Loco and Privatejasper Jacks and the rest.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green




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