threequel

American  

[three-kwuhl] / ˈθri kwəl /

noun

1. the third in a series of literary works, movies, etc.; a second sequel.

   The first two films in this underworld anthology were cinematic gems, but the threequel was at best a disappointment.

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Etymology

Origin of threequel

First recorded in 1980–85; three ( def. ) + (se)quel ( def. )

Example Sentences

I still want to stick to my no-sequels rule, but now that we've done it, there's no "no threequel" rule in my company.

From Salon • May 1, 2025

Funny, satisfying threequel wraps series with family focus.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2020

Manchester City and Tottenham will complete their 12-day trilogy this weekend, and you don’t need to be a movie nerd to know that this threequel won’t be the best of the lot.

From The Guardian • Apr. 19, 2019

Animated threequel “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” is hoping to bring in another $12.4 million in its third frame, which would bring its domestic total to around $119 million.

From Reuters • Jul. 29, 2018

During his Conan visit, Lawrence did make sure to drop Smith's name but didn't confirm his old partner's involvement in the threequel.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2014