Best Prequel

Serving as a prequel to the acclaimed 'The Sopranos' television series, 'The Many Saints of Newark' explores the formative years of Tony Soprano. The film delves into the social and political unrest o...

Prometheus serves as a philosophical and visual expansion of the Alien universe. The film follows a group of explorers searching for the origins of humanity, only to find something far more dangerous....

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me serves as a harrowing prequel to the iconic television series, delving into the tragic events leading up to Laura Palmer's death. The film is significantly darker and mor...

Serving as a prequel to the iconic television series 'The Sopranos,' 'The Many Saints of Newark' explores the formative years of Tony Soprano. The film delves into the social and political unrest of 1...

Bates Motel serves as a contemporary prequel to the classic film Psycho, focusing on the formative years of Norman Bates and his complex, codependent relationship with his mother, Norma. The show is a...

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin serves as a detailed prequel to the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, exploring the backstory of Char Aznable and Amuro Ray. It delves into the political tensions betw...

Prelude to Foundation serves as a prequel to the original Foundation trilogy, delving deeper into the origins of Hari Seldon and the development of psychohistory. It expands upon the political landsca...

Wicked remains a global phenomenon and a cornerstone of the West End. This reimagining of the Wizard of Oz story explores the unlikely friendship between Glinda and Elphaba, delving into themes of pre...

A prequel to Army of the Dead, this film follows a safecracker who gets recruited into a heist crew targeting banks across Europe during a zombie apocalypse. The film focuses on the development of the...

First Class successfully rebooted the X-Men franchise by taking it back to the 1960s. The film explores the origin of the friendship and eventual rivalry between Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr. Wit...

Monsters University is a fun, energetic prequel that explores how Mike and Sulley first met and became friends. Set in a college environment, the film is a classic campus comedy that deals with themes...

This prequel film explores the middle school years of Haruka and Makoto, providing essential context for their relationship and the origins of their love for swimming. It is a more intimate, character...

The first film in the prequel trilogy, *The Phantom Menace* (1999), introduces audiences to a younger Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. While the films dialogue and some of its characters have been...

1883 is a prequel series to Yellowstone, following the Dutton family's journey west to establish their ranch. The series depicts the hardships and dangers faced by European immigrants traveling across...

The Star Wars prequel trilogy, including *The Phantom Menace*, *Attack of the Clones*, and *Revenge of the Sith*, explores Anakin Skywalker's descent to the dark side. While controversial upon release...

The Last: Naruto the Movie serves as a prequel, depicting a samurai-inspired clan and their conflict with Naruto's world. The animation quality is high, and the action sequences are well-executed, sho...

Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' serves as a prequel to J.R.R. Tolkiens 'The Lord of the Rings,' exploring the Second Age of Middle-earth. While taking creative liberties with Tolkiens appendices, the se...

A prequel to Bubblegum Crisis, AD Police focuses on the specialized police unit tasked with dealing with 'Boomer' (android) malfunctions. It is significantly darker and more horror-oriented than its s...

R. Scott Bakker's The Darkness That Comes Before is the first book in The Prince of Nothing series, a dark and philosophical epic fantasy prequel. The story explores the history and origins of the wor...

Attack on Titan: Before the Fall, written by Ryo Sorvani and illustrated by Hikaru Nakamura, serves as a prequel to the main Attack on Titan series. It delves into the events leading up to the discove...

As the first spin-off of The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead initially focused on the very beginning of the outbreak in Los Angeles. Over time, it evolved into its own unique beast, exploring diff...

Two rival magicians in 19th-century London engage in a lifelong battle for supremacy, each attempting to create the ultimate illusion while sabotaging the other. As their obsession grows, their rivalr...

The second film in the prequel trilogy, *Attack of the Clones* (2002), depicts the beginning of the Clone Wars. The films action sequences are impressive, and it expands upon the political intrigue of...

God of War: Ascension serves as a prequel, detailing Kratoss journey to becoming the God of War. The game features a new arena mode alongside the main story campaign. While it doesn't reach the height...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a prequel to The Hunger Games, exploring the early years of Coriolanus Snow. It delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the origins of the Games' bruta...

A prequel series exploring the early life of Albus Dumbledore and the conflict with Grindelwald, 'The Secrets of Dumbledore' attempts to expand the wizarding world's lore. While the film introduces ne...

Kingdom Rush Origins is the prequel to the original game, offering a more magical and elven-themed experience. It features new towers, heroes, and enemies, all while maintaining the series' signature...

Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a prequel series to the original Dark Crystal film, utilizing groundbreaking puppetry and visual effects to create a richly detailed and immersive world. The series...

Caprica served as a prequel to Battlestar Galactica, exploring the events leading up to the creation of the Cylons and the destruction of the Twelve Colonies. The series delved into the ethical and po...