sequel

Definitions

A published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.

Something that follows or succeeds something else; a subsequent development or consequence.

Examples

The studio announced that a sequel to the popular action movie is currently in production.

Many critics felt that the sequel failed to capture the magic of the original film.

She was so captivated by the first book that she immediately bought the sequel.

Synonyms

continuation follow-up successor next installment part two sequela succeeding work

Antonyms

prequel predecessor origin beginning introduction prologue start