List of prequels
This is a list of prequels.
Works with darker gray background shading have been primarily described as a sequel, remake, or reboot, but have also been regarded as prequels in a broad sense of the word.
Literature
Plays
| Prequel | Original |
|---|---|
| Richard II; Henry IV, Part 1; Henry IV, Part 2; Henry V | Henry VI, Part 1; Henry VI, Part 2; Henry VI, Part 3; Richard III |
| Homelife (2007) | The Zoo Story (1958) |
Films
Channel and television series
| Prequel | Original |
|---|---|
| Baby Looney Tunes (2002–2005) | Looney Tunes (1930–present) |
| Smallville (2001–2011) | Superman (1939–present) |
| Pennyworth (2019–2022) Gotham (2014–2019) |
Batman (1940–present) |
| Tom & Jerry Kids (1990–1993) | Tom & Jerry (1940–1967; 2001; 2005) |
| Ponderosa (2001–2002) | Bonanza (1959–1973) |
| Bates Motel (2013–2017) | Psycho (1959 novel) |
| The Flintstone Kids (1986–1988) | The Flintstones (1960–1966) |
| Yo Yogi! (1991–1992) | The Yogi Bear Show (1961–1962) |
| Ratched (2020–present) | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (novel/film) (1962/1975) |
| Pink Panther and Pals (2010) | The Pink Panther (1964–1980) |
| Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Star Trek: Discovery (2017–present) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022–present) |
Star Trek (1966–1969) |
| The New Archies (1987–1988) | The Archie Show (1968–1969) |
| Pufnstuf (1970) | H.R. Pufnstuf (1969–1970) |
| A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991) Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013) |
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1970) |
| First of the Summer Wine (1988–1989) | Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010) |
| Muppet Babies (1984 cartoon) or Muppet Babies (2018 cartoon) | The Muppet Show (1974-1981 including syndication) The Muppet Movie (1979) |
| Casper's Halloween Special (1979) Casper's First Christmas (1979) |
Casper and the Angels (1979) |
| Clarice (2021) | Hannibal (2001 film) |
| Hannibal (2013–2015) | Red Dragon (1981 novel) |
| House of the Dragon (2022- ) | Game of Thrones (2011-19) |
| Rock & Chips (2010–2011) | Only Fools & Horses (1981–2003) |
| Freddy's Nightmares: No More Mr. Nice Guy (October 9, 1988) | A Nightmare on Elm Street (November 9, 1984) |
| ALF: The Animated Series (1987–1989) | ALF (1986–1990) |
| Endeavour (2012–2023) | Inspector Morse (1987–2000) Lewis (2006-2015) |
| Rugrats Pre-School Daze (2005) Rugrats (2021-present reboot) |
Rugrats (1991–2004) |
| Young Hercules (1998–1999) | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999) |
| The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014) | Sex and the City (1998–2004) |
| The Wild Thornberrys: Gift of Gab (2000 episode - Season 2) | The Wild Thornberrys: Flood Warning (1998 episode - Season 1) |
| Justice League (2001–2004) Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006) |
Batman Beyond (1999–2001) |
| Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2020–present) | SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–present) |
| Walking with Monsters (2005) | Walking with Dinosaurs (1999) |
| Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2006) | Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003) |
| Caprica (2010 TV series) Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome (2012 online series) |
Battlestar Galactica (2003 miniseries) |
| CSI: Miami: Out of Time (2009 episode - season 8) | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Cross Jurisdictions (2002 episode) CSI: Miami (2002–2012) |
| Gossip Girl: Valley Girls (2009 episode - season 2) | Gossip Girl (2007) |
| Etheria (2005–2006)[16] | Encantadia (2005) |
| Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins (2008) | Meerkat Manor (2005–2008) |
| 1883 (2021-22) 1923 (2022- ) |
Yellowstone (2018- ) |
| Westside (2015) | Outrageous Fortune (2005–2010) |
| Young Sheldon (2017–present) | The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019) |
| Total DramaRama (2018) |
Total Drama Island (2007–2008) |
| Better Call Saul (2015–2022) | Breaking Bad (2008–2013) |
| We Baby Bears (2022–present) | We Bare Bears (2015–2019) |
| Craig Before the Creek (2023 film) | Craig of the Creek (2018–present) |
| Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011) | Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010) |
| Fear the Walking Dead (2015–present) | The Walking Dead (2010–2022) |
| Sonic the Hedgehog SatAM (1993-1994) | Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993-1996) |
| The Amazing World of Gumball: The Origins (2016 episodes - Season 4) The Amazing World of Gumball: The Rival (2018 episode - Season 6) |
The Amazing World of Gumball: The DVD / The Responsible (2011 episodes - Season 1) |
| Mixed-ish (2019–2021) | Black-ish (2014–2022) Grown-ish (2018–present) |
| PJ Masks: PJ Robot / PJ Power Up (2018 episodes - Season 2) | PJ Masks: Wacky Floats / Romeo's Disguise (2018 episodes - Season 2) |
| PJ Masks: Take Romeo Off The Road / Mission: PJ Seeker (2019 episodes - Season 3) | PJ Masks: PJ Racing (2019 short) |
| Pretty Little Liars: The First Secret (2011 episode - season 2) | Pretty Little Liars: Pilot (2010 episode - season 1) |
| Abby Hatcher: When Abby Met Bozzly (2019 episode - Season 1) | Abby Hatcher: Abby's Squeaky Peeper Panic (2019 episode - Season 1) |
| The VeggieTales Show: God Wants Us To Make Peace (2020 episode - Season 1) | The VeggieTales Show: The Best Christmas Gift (2019 episode - Season 1) |
| The Loud House: Schooled! (2020 special episode - Season 5) | The Casagrandes: Cursed! (2020 special episode - Season 1) |
| VeggieTales: Duke and the Great Pie War (2005 episode) | VeggieTales: King George and the Ducky (2000 episode) |
| Where's Waldo?: Costa Rica... in Color! (2019 episode) | Where's Waldo?: Little Trouble in Big China (2019 episode) |
Feature films
| Prequel | Original |
|---|---|
| The Turbo Charged Prelude for 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Los Bandoleros (2009) |
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Fast & Furious (2009) |
| The Origin of Stitch (2005) | Stitch! The Movie (2003, video) |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code – Wedlocked (2011) | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) |
| Rings (2005) | The Ring Two (2005) |
| The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage (2005) | XXX: State of the Union (2005) |
| TED 2023 (2012) | Prometheus (2012) |
| Quarantine (2014)[17] All Fall Down (2014)[17] The Gun (2014)[17] |
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) |
| Alien: Covenant – Prologue: The Crossing (2017) | Alien: Covenant (2017) |
| Blade Runner Black Out 2022 (2017) 2036: Nexus Dawn (2017) 2048: Nowhere to Run (2017) |
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) |
| Under the Sea: A Descendants Story (2018) | Descendants 3 (2019, video) |
Music videos
| Prequel | Original |
|---|---|
| Green Day: "Holiday" (2005) | "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (2004) |
| Iyaz: "Replay (Prequel)" (2009) | "Replay" (2009) |
| Bebe Rexha: "Heart Wants What It Wants (The Prequel)" (2023) | "Heart Wants What It Wants" (2023) |
Comics
Consoles, computer and video games
Manga and anime
| Prequel | Original |
|---|---|
| Fist of the Blue Sky (2001–current) | Fist of the North Star (1983–1988) |
| Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990) Jaco the Galactic Patrolman (2013) |
Dragon Ball (1984–1995 manga series) Dragon Ball (1986–1989 anime) |
| Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018) Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) |
Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997) |
| Go Nagai's Demon Knight (2007) | Devilman (1972) |
| Rozen Maiden: Ouvertüre (2006) | Rozen Maiden (2004) Rozen Maiden: Träumend (2005–2006) |
| Hellsing: The Dawn (2001–current) | Hellsing (1997–current) |
| Saint Seiya Episode.G (2002–current) | Saint Seiya (1986–1991) |
| Saint Seiya: Next Dimension (2006–current) Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (2006–2011) |
Saint Seiya Episode.G (2002–current) Saint Seiya (1986–1991) |
| Ga-Rei Zero (2008 anime series) | Ga-Rei (2005–2010 manga series) |
| Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (2012 anime series) | Lupin III (1967 manga series) |
| 2112: The Birth of Doraemon (1995) | Doraemon (1969–1996 manga series) |
| Perman: The Birdman has Arrived! (1983) | Perman (1967 manga series) |
| Pokémon Journeys episode 1: Enter Pikachu! (2019) | Pokémon (1997–current) |
| Fairy Tail Zero (2016) | Fairy Tail (2006–2017) |
| Ginga Densetsu Riki (2002 manga series) | Ginga Nagareboshi Gin (1983–1987) |
| One Piece: Strong World Episode 0 (2009 anime) | One Piece (1997–current) |
| Tenchi Muyo! In Love (1996) | Tenchi Universe (1995) |
| Tenchi Muyo! Ryo Ohki OVA 3 (2003) | Tenchi Muyo! GXP (2002) |
| Hakaba Kitaro (2008) | GeGeGe no Kitaro (1968-1969) |
Cross-media
References
- ^ a b c "prequel, n.". Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. March 2012 [March 2007]. Retrieved 19 April 2012.
- ^ Dirks, Tim. "Science Fiction Films Part 5". AMC Filmsite.
A sequel and prequel to the first two films.
- ^ a b DuHamel, Brandon (2008-11-20). "Planet of the Apes: 40-Year Evolution Blu-ray Collection Review". Big Picture Big Sound.
So, in effect, Escape from The Planet of The Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of The Apes are prequels to the original saga.
- ^ Britt, Ryan; Tor.com (2011-07-27). "Who's Your Caesar? Rewatching Conquest of the Planet of the Apes". Macmillan Publishing.
Conquest is in a separate category of films as it serves as both a sequel to the previous film and a prequel to the first two films.
- ^ Matheou, Demetrios (August 14, 2011), "Ascent of Ape", The Sunday Herald, Washington, D.C., archived from the original on June 11, 2014,
Aficionados of the original series of five films will know that a prequel already exists, namely Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes.
- ^ "The Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy Film Review". 2001-05-22.
With Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, the series sets out to chart the beginning of the events that lead up to the ape-ruled future.
- ^ Chappell, Arthur (2011-08-20). Film Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes: After the Tim Burton travesty, the Apes are back in a genuinely fantastic movie. Socyberty/Triond.
Stunning prequel to the original Planet Of The Apes movie, with some elements of the original franchise sequel / prequel Battle For The Planet Of The Apes.
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- ^ Burgess, Steve (1999-06-26). "Richard Lester: A Hard Day's Life".
Lester may also have locked up the dubious distinction of inaugurating the term 'prequel' in 1979 when he directed 'Butch and Sundance: The Early Days.'
- ^ Jess-Cooke, Carolyn (2009). Film Sequels: Theory and Practice from Hollywood to Bollywood. Edinburgh University Press. p. 6. ISBN 9780748626038.
- ^ Eggertsen, Chris (2011-12-02). "The 10 best film and television prequels". HitFix.com.
The Godfather Part II remains perhaps the greatest film prequel – not to mention sequel – of all time.
- ^ Paul W. S. Anderson (Director) (2004). Alien vs. Predator (Motion picture). 20th Century Fox.
- ^ Cotter, Padraig (September 15, 2018). "The Predator Makes Alien vs. Predator Canon Again". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ Gallagher, Brian (December 6, 2017). "The Predator Reboot Explains Why Hunters Have Come to Earth". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "New stills from Night of the Living Dead 3D: Re-Animation". JoBlo.com. 11 January 2012.
- ^ "ETHERIA: A Sequel or a Prequel?". The Gazette. Cavite State University. 2006-01-15.
- ^ a b c Johns, Nikara (July 2, 2014). "Watch: Planet of the Apes Short Films Document Gap Between Rise and Dawn". Variety. Archived from the original on July 22, 2014.
- ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (January 17, 2024). "FX's Alien Prequel Series Will Ignore Prometheus & Covenant Movies". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Impact, August 2004, retrieved 28 April 2012,
Working Title, Universal and I ... chose to make a prequel, something that took place before the Thunderbirds that everyone knows and loves.
- ^ "Bored children? Thunderbirds to the rescue". The Daily Telegraph. 24 January 2004. Archived from the original on 2023-06-24.
- ^ Hemmingson, Michael (2009). Star Trek: A Post-Structural Critique of the Original Series. Wildside Press. p. 114. ISBN 9781434403490.
- ^ Klawans, Stuart (2009). "Live Long and Prosper". The Nation. Vol. 288–289. p. 43.
The new Star Trek is not a prequel.