Sequel

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A sequel is a work of fiction in literature, film, and other creative works that is produced after a completed work, and is set in the same "universe" but at a later time. It usually continues elements of the first story, often with the same characters, although this is not always the case - for example, if the main character dies at the end of the first work, a new character (e.g. their son or daughter) may take up their role in the sequel. A sequel is somewhat different from a series in which there is a long series of stories involving the same character, although some sequels have enough episodes to begin to resemble a series.

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Fiction - Literature - Film - Series

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An example of a sequel is the novel Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling. Since it is the second book in the series, and follows Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, it is that novel's sequel.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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Successful movies also have sequels, particularly horror, action and science fiction movies, as well as various comedies and westerns. The frequency of sequels of successful movies comes about in large part because it is seen as much less risky to reproduce a known success than to gamble with a new and untested story.

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Horror - Action - Science fiction - Comedies - Westerns

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