10 Most Necessary Prequels of All Time, Ranked
From modern gems like Prey and Pearl to outright classics like The Godfather Part II, these prequels were crucial to ensuring the original's legacy.
Prequels can be, to put it lightly, a mixed bag creatively. While the idea of depicting the humble origins of beloved characters seems on paper to hold a lot of potential in terms of emotional depth or interesting story revelations, often in practice, the results can be underwhelming or completely unnecessary. Even some of the best prequels can often fail to justify their existence, even while providing a great deal of entertainment.
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