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A sequel is a follow-up story. It will typically use at least some of the same characters and plot elements of the original work.

By definition, the events in the sequel occur after those in the original work. If the follow-up work is created after the first work, but the events in it occur prior to those of the first work, the neologism "prequel" is used.

The term "direct sequel" implies that the new work immediately continues the story of the first work: the two works together composing one plot.

Related Terms and Articles

• A trilogy is a series of three works
• A series (such as a Book series or a Movie series) may consists of a combination of sequels, prequels, and merely related tales. It is possible that at least some of the works are "stand-alone" works that do not require knowledge of other works in the series to understand and appreciate
• A universe is all of the works that are connected by characters, environments, and other thematic elements. A universe may consists of movies, TV series, novels, games, and so on
• A Sequel TV series follows an earlier TV series
• A remake at least loosely recreates the original work, and does not follow it sequentially

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