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* ActionizedSequel

* BTeamSequel

* NonLinearSequel

* POVSequel

* RidiculousFutureSequelisation

* SequelGoesForeign
* SequelHook

* SequelReset

* SequelSeries
* StealthSequel

* SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome
* SuddenSequelHeelSyndrome

* ThirdIs3D

* MeetingTheParentsSequel: A sequel where the mom and dad of one of the protagonists is introduced.

* IconicSequelCharacter- A character introduced in the sequel rises to become iconic to the franchise.

There are basically two kinds of sequels, planned and unplanned. An unplanned sequel is often the result of an author discovering, much to their delight, that the original did well and readers want more stories with their favorite dashing hero. In these cases the original is very likely a self contained stand alone story that does not require having read a {{Prequel}} to understand, often leaving no hints at what a sequel may have in store (or that there would even ''be'' one). This gives the author two choices for where to take the sequel: [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks a simple rehash of the last adventure, with new locales and villains but with the same characters]] (plus a new SideKick or LoveInterest as an AudienceSurrogate for those who didn't see the original), or try to go for [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks a more epic arcing story]]. This is done by exploring the existing mythology and {{backstory}} that the original establishes (or weaving one in wholecloth if the original didn't have one). As you can tell, these are [[UnpleasableFanbase foolproof]] choices.

* FranchiseZombie: Franchise lasts longer the author intended for.

If it's a planned sequel then the savvy author will have at least a rough draft or idea of what happens in the sequel(s), what happened in the prequel, and leave in various {{Sequel Hook}}s and {{Schrodingers Gun}}s in the original to later link it with any following stories. These plot hooks will likely be vague enough that the sequel(s) aren't constrained to go in one specific direction. If you ever run into a film that has an unusual, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse niggling plot detail that is never solved]], it may well be because the author hoped for a sequel that never happened. [[TooGoodToLast And that makes us sad]].

* ImmediateSequel

* [[{{Title1}} Title 1]]: The first in the series has an indication in the title that it's the first.

* RefittedForSequel

* SavedForTheSequel

* {{Sequelphobic}}: When a announced sequel is not welcome, despite its actual quality.

->''"God willing, we'll all meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money."''\\
-- '''[[Creator/MelBrooks Yogurt]]''', ''Film/{{Spaceballs}}''

* ContestedSequel: When some of the audience likes the sequel and others don't.

* EvenBetterSequel: When an installment is good but the next one is better.

* {{Interquel}}: A sequel set in ''between'' a period of time established in a previous work.

* SequelDisplacement: When previous installment of a series is less known than the most popular one.

* SurprisinglyImprovedSequel: Sequel is better even though predecessor wasn't that good.
* ThematicSeries: Movie sequels that don't necessarily follow the same continuity or characters.

-- '''[[MelBrooks Yogurt]]''', ''Film/{{Spaceballs}}''

* SequelEpisode: The plot or resolution of a StandAloneEpisode in a series gets revisited in a later episode.

* {{UnInstallment}}: A work that doesn't actually exist nevertheless has a sequel.

-- '''[[MelBrooks Yogurt]]''', ''{{Spaceballs}}''

If it's a planned sequel then the savvy author will have at least a rough draft or idea of what happens in the sequel(s), what happened in the prequel, and leave in various {{Sequel Hook}}s and SchrodingersGuns in the original to later link it with any following stories. These plot hooks will likely be vague enough that the sequel(s) aren't constrained to go in one specific direction. If you ever run into a film that has an unusual, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse niggling plot detail that is never solved]], it may well be because the author hoped for a sequel that never happened. [[TooGoodToLast And that makes us sad]].

->''"God willing, we'll all meet again in Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money."''
-->--'''[[MelBrooks Yogurt]]''', ''{{Spaceballs}}''

Sequels are stories that take place after the original, often with most if not all of the same cast and frequently in the same setting if not the same location. If a work gets enough sequels, it becomes a FilmSerial or SerialNovel. If they turn out to be bad, it's because of {{Sequelitis}}.

If it's a planned sequel then the savvy author will have at least a rough draft or idea of what happens in the sequel(s), what happened in the prequel, and leave in various {{Sequel Hook}}s and [[SchrodingersGun Schrodinger's Guns]] in the original to later link it with any following stories. These plot hooks will likely be vague enough that the sequel(s) aren't constrained to go in one specific direction. If you ever run into a film that has an unusual, [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse niggling plot detail that is never solved]], it may well be because the author hoped for a sequel that never happened. [[TooGoodToLast And that makes us sad.]]

The relationship between a sequel and {{Prequel}} is a close one. Like the sequel, the prequel is by definition made after the original has been released, but takes an earlier place chronologically inside the same story while the sequel takes place after. Essentially, all prequels are sequels of a sort.

!!Tropes related to sequels:

* OddlyNamedSequel2ElectricBoogaloo: Weird sequel subtitle

* SequelDifficultyDrop: Sequel is easier than its predecessor
* SequelDifficultySpike: Sequel is harder than its predecessor

* SequelNonEntity: Hey, they reduced the FiveManBand to a PowerTrio! What happened to the other two characters?

* SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome

* WordSequel: The sequels follow this pattern: ''Name, Name II, Name III, Name: Word''