Sequel
(noun)
- A thing that follows something else; a result or consequence.
- A published, broadcast, or filmed work that continues the story of an earlier one.
- A subsequent event or development.
- A book, play, or film continuing the story of an earlier one.
- A secondary or additional occurrence of a similar kind.
- A subsequent or derivative work.
Origin:
Late 16th century (denoting a conclusion or result of events): from french séquelle, or via late latin from greek sequela 'consequence, sequel,' from sequein 'to follow,' from seq-, variant of sec- (expressing position or direction) + quein 'to go,'.
Examples:
- The sequel to the best-selling book was eagerly awaited by fans.
- A lot of sequels fail to live up to the original film.
- The sequel of the TV show was not as good as the first season.
- The sequel of the video game was a huge success, selling millions of copies.
- The sequel to the novel was not well received by critics.