Prequel News & Breaking Stories

Jennifer Lopez stars in Netflix's Atlas, a sci-fi movie with potential but lacking depth. A prequel focusing on Harlan's backstory is needed.

Bharat Pavilion inauguration celebrates Indian talent. Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy stun at Cannes premiere of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

"Wicked" trailer released featuring Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum as Wizard, Ariana Grande as Glinda, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.

Dune: Prophecy trailer reveals prequel drama with Bene Gesserit sisterhood. Long-awaited series premieres this fall, starring Emily Watson and Olivia Williams.

"Young Sheldon" delivers a gut-punch as Sheldon's father dies, setting up emotional two-part series finale on May 16.

Disney unveils teaser trailer for "Mufasa: The Lion King" prequel. Barry Jenkins directs with star-studded cast including Blue Ivy Carter.

James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis star in psychological nightmare Speak No Evil remake, set for September 13, 2024 release.

Actor Cole Brings Plenty, known for Yellowstone prequel series "1923," found dead at 27 after being sought by Kansas police.

Inside Out 2 introduces new emotions like Anxiety, Embarrassment, Envy, and Boredom challenging the original crew in a nuanced way.

Dune: Part Two set to be No. 1 movie of 2024, projected to earn $81.5 million in just 3 days, surpassing Bob Marley.

The final season of Young Sheldon has begun. Watch it live on DirecTV Stream and Paramount+ or catch up on Max.

"Wicked Part 1" trailer starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Evio unveiled during Super Bowl 2024. Film to be released in two parts.

First announced in 2020, the A Quiet Place prequel will feature a star-studded cast and focus on the chaos in New York.

Get ready for the return of Gru and his Minions in "Despicable Me 4" hitting theaters this July. New trailer released!

"Ted" is a bawdy teddy bear fantasy series that brings crude humor and pop culture references to life. Hilarious and unpredictable.

Chris Hemsworth plays new villain Dementus in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, but how does he connect with Immortan Joe?

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga promises a thrilling return to the Wasteland with the trailer showcasing Anya Taylor-Joy as Imperator Furiosa.

The new Hunger Games prequel is a haphazard mishmash of three storylines, with a big reveal at the end.

Get ready, Young Sheldon fans! Season 7 premieres on February 15th with a shorter season but a promising unforgettable finale.

Jay Penske, CEO of Variety's parent company Penske Media Corporation, mourns the loss of close friend and producer Kevin Turen.

Exclusive: Five Nights at Freddy's director Emma Tammi reveals interest in exploring origins of animatronic characters, potentially launching a cinematic universe.

"Friday the 13th" franchise ranked from worst to best, exploring the appeal of the iconic slasher series with creative kills and absurdity.

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, a prequel to the 2019 film, will be exclusively streaming on Paramount+ starting October 6. No theater screenings are planned.

"The Continental," a John Wick prequel series set in the 1970s, will be available on Peacock and Prime Video, but geo-restrictions apply. Use a VPN to unblock and stream the series from anywhere in the world. ExpressVPN is recommended.

The 2023 reboot of the film Highlander, directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Henry Cavill, has the potential to become a new film franchise.

"Little Nightmares 3 reveals new characters Low and Alone, along with a multiplayer co-op mode. Exciting gameplay trailer!"

Pete Volk, Polygon's curation editor for movies and TV, highlights new movies to watch at home, including "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "Red, White & Royal Blue."

Breaking Bad's Walter White's transformation into Heisenberg was made possible by two minor characters from Better Call Saul.

2023 Emmy nominations: 'Succession' leads with 27 nods, 'The Last of Us' recognized.

Actress Dominique Fishback embraces stunts in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Timothee Chalamet stars as Willy Wonka in upcoming prequel film.

Timothee Chalamet stars as Willy Wonka in new prequel film.

Trailer released for Warner Bros.' upcoming "Wonka" movie starring Timothée Chalamet.

Insidious: The Red Door is the final installment of the franchise.