Noun
prequel (plural prequels)
(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
According to its website, the newest prequel in the film franchise has little to do with original storyline. Source: Internet
"Act Zero" is a prequel showing the origins of Sailor V and Tuxedo Mask. citation Video games seeAlso The Sailor Moon franchise has spawned several video games across various genres and platforms. Source: Internet
After finishing his “Spider-Man” trilogy for Sony Pictures with 2007’s “Spider-Man 3”, Raimi made horror movie “Drag Me to Hell” in 2009 and Disney’s “The Wizard of Oz” prequel “Oz the Great and Powerful” in 2013. Source: Internet
A Deepness in the Sky (1999) was a prequel to Fire, following competing groups of humans in The Slow Zone as they struggle over who has the rights to exploit a technologically emerging alien culture. Source: Internet
Although Berman and Braga wanted to do a straightforward prequel to the previous series in the franchise, the studio executives to still have elements of a sequel to the previous series. Source: Internet
As a prequel, couldn’t do anything to alter the previously established events, so decided to go underneath them; telling an adjacent story featuring a new cast that ends with their willing sacrifice for the rebellion. Source: Internet