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.
This is a list of prequels.
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 |
|---|---|
| Ponderosa (2001–2002) | Bonanza (1959–1973) |
| Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2021, 2022) | Gremlins (1984) Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) |
| Senpai Club: Origins 1970 (2021, 2022) | Senpai Club' (2014-present) |
| Total Drama Daycare (2018) | Total Drama Island (2007–2008) |
| A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991) Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013) | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1970) |
| Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020) | Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (film) |
| Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005) Star Trek: Discovery (2017–present) | Star Trek (1966–1969) |
| Justice League (2001–2004) Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006) | Batman Beyond (1999–2001) |
| First of the Summer Wine (1988–1989) | Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010) |
| ALF: The Animated Series (1987–1989) | ALF (1986–1990) |
| Walking with Monsters (2005) | Walking with Dinosaurs (1999) |
| Etheria (2005–2006)[12] | Encantadia (2005) |
| Caprica (2010 TV series) Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome (2012 online series) | Battlestar Galactica (2003 miniseries) |
| Clifford's Puppy Days (2003–2006) | Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003) |
| Young Hercules (1998–1999) | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999) |
| Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins (2008) | Meerkat Manor (2005–2008) |
| Rugrats: The Family Tree (September 21, 1998) | The Rugrats Movie (November 20, 1998) |
| Rugrats: Acorn Nuts and Diapey Butts (May 20, 2000) | Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (November 17, 2000) |
| Rugrats: All Growed Up (2001) | All Grown Up! (2003–2008) |
| Rugrats Pre-School Daze (2005) | Rugrats (1991–2004) |
| Rock & Chips (2010–2011) | Only Fools & Horses (1981–2003) |
| Westside (2015) | Outrageous Fortune (2005–2010) |
| Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011) | Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010) |
| The Carrie Diaries (2013–2014) | Sex & the City (1998–2004) |
| The Powerpuff Girls Movie (2002) | The Powerpuff Girls (1998–2009) |
| Bates Motel (2013–2017) | Psycho (1959 novel) |
| Hannibal (2013–2015) | Red Dragon (1981 novel) |
| Better Call Saul (2015–present) | Breaking Bad (2008–2013) |
| Gotham (2014–2019) | Batman (1940–present) |
| Smallville (2001–2011) | Superman (1939–present) |
| Fear the Walking Dead (2015–present) | The Walking Dead (2010–present) |
| Baby Looney Tunes (2002–2005) | Looney Tunes (1930–present) |
| Tom & Jerry Kids (1990–1993) | Tom & Jerry (1940–1967; 2001; 2005) |
| The New Archies (1987–1988) | The Archie Show (1968–1969) |
| Pink Panther and Pals (2010) | The Pink Panther (1964–1980) |
| The Flintstone Kids (1986–1988) | The Flintstones (1960–1966) |
| Freddy's Nightmares: No More Mr. Nice Guy (October 9, 1988) | A Nightmare on Elm Street (November 9, 1984) |
| Yo Yogi! (1991–1992) | The Yogi Bear Show (1961–1962) |
| Pufnstuf (1970) | H.R. Pufnstuf (1969–1970) |
| Endeavour (2012–present) | Inspector Morse (1987–2000) Lewis (2006-2015) |
| Casper's Halloween Special (1979) Casper's First Christmas (1979) | Casper and the Angels (1979) |
| Muppet Babies (1984 cartoon) or Muppet Babies (2018 cartoon) | The Muppet Show 1974-1981 including syndication, then The Muppet Movie in 1979. |
| Young Sheldon (2017–present) | The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019) |
| Mixed-ish (2019–present) | Black-ish (2014–present) Grown-ish (2018–present) |
| Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2020–present) | SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–present) |
Short films
| Prequel | Original |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Under the Sea: A Descendants Story (2018) | Descendants 3 (2019, video) |
Comics
| Prequel | Original |
|---|---|
| Superboy (1945–) | Action Comics (1938–) Superman (1939–) |
| All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (2005) | Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) |
| The Man Who Falls (1989) | Batman: Year One (1987) |
| Batman and the Monster Men (2005–2006) Batman and the Mad Monk (2006–2007) Batman: The Man Who Laughs (2005) |
Batman: The Long Halloween (1996–1997) Batman: Dark Victory (1999–2000) |
| Transformers '84 (2019) | The Transformers IDW 2005 (2005–Present) |
| The Kingdom (1999) | Kingdom Come (1996) |
| Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects (comics) (2005–2006) | Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects (2005) |
| Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness (2007) Marvel Zombies: Dead Days (2007) | Marvel Zombies (2005–2006) |
| Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man (2008–2009) | Spider-Girl (1998–1999) Amazing Spider-Girl (2006–2009) |
| Tales of the Jedi: The Golden Age of the Sith (1997) Tales of the Jedi: The Fall of the Sith Empire (1998) | Tales of the Jedi series (1994–1996) |
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) |
| 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) |
Cross-media
References
- "prequel, n.". Oxford English Dictionary (online)
|format=requires|url=(help) (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.
- 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. History. 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.
- "With the documentary 'Chimpanzee' opening, a look at 5 prime primate movies". The Statesman. Associated Press. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- 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.
- "ETHERIA: A Sequel or a Prequel?". The Gazette. Cavite State University. 2006-01-15.
- Mielke, James (16 November 2007). "Previews: Ninja Gaiden 2, "This is a new story starring Ryu Hayabusa. It takes place after Ninja Gaiden 1 for Xbox, and before the timeframe of the old Ninja Gaiden games on the NES."". 1Up.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2008.
- Luke, Anderson (23 May 2008). "Ninja Gaiden II: Q&A with Tomonobu Itagaki, "In story chronology as well, this takes place after the first Ninja Gaiden for Xbox and then after the story of this game it leads into the old NES ones, so I think we have a nice continuity there."". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 4 July 2008.
- GameSpot, The History Of Castlevania, retrieved 2018-12-17
- 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.
- The Telegraph
- 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. 288–289. p. 43.
The new Star Trek is not a prequel.
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