prequel
noun
pre·quel ˈprē-kwəl 
: a work (such as a novel or a play) whose story precedes that of an earlier work
Example Sentences
His next film will be a prequel to last year's hit movie.
Recent Examples on the Web But the episode is immersive in a way that few other fantasy series have accomplished, including the new Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon. 
Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 The latest twist on the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is happening behind the scenes. Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2022 The new Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon may take place in fictional — and fantastical — land, but the series was filmed in part on location in spots much more easy to reach than Kings Landing. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 The Game of Thrones prequel series managed to draw in 9.99 million viewers for its first episode last Sunday. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 26 Aug. 2022 Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon finally premiered Sunday night on HBO and HBO Max, teasing no shortage of fantastical fire fights, epic alliances and more dragon kingdom drama in Westeros. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2022 The Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon—based on the George R.R. Martin book that is literally the history of one house in Westeros—opens with both, voice over and flashback. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 21 Aug. 2022 One of the most anticipated shows of this fall is the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, which will tell the story of the Targaryen civil war, and is based on George R.R. Martin's book Fire and Blood. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2022 In an interview with Rolling Stone, Matt Smith suggests the upcoming prequel House of the Dragon will adhere to the franchise's grand tradition of being almost unbearably awkward to watch with your family. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2022 The latest twist on the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is happening behind the scenes. Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2022 The new Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon may take place in fictional — and fantastical — land, but the series was filmed in part on location in spots much more easy to reach than Kings Landing. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 The Game of Thrones prequel series managed to draw in 9.99 million viewers for its first episode last Sunday. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 26 Aug. 2022 Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon finally premiered Sunday night on HBO and HBO Max, teasing no shortage of fantastical fire fights, epic alliances and more dragon kingdom drama in Westeros. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Aug. 2022 The Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon—based on the George R.R. Martin book that is literally the history of one house in Westeros—opens with both, voice over and flashback. Josh St. Clair, Men's Health, 21 Aug. 2022 One of the most anticipated shows of this fall is the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, which will tell the story of the Targaryen civil war, and is based on George R.R. Martin's book Fire and Blood. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2022 In an interview with Rolling Stone, Matt Smith suggests the upcoming prequel House of the Dragon will adhere to the franchise's grand tradition of being almost unbearably awkward to watch with your family. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
pre- + -quel (as in sequel)
First Known Use
1958, in the meaning defined above