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

Since debuting on the big screen in December, the Spidey threequel has managed to stay in the top three on domestic box office charts -- a rare feat with or without an industry-altering pandemic.

From Reuters • Feb. 27, 2022

Monster threequel is silly fun, with a few scary parts.

From Washington Post • Jul. 11, 2018

Unlike Toy Story 3, Cars 3 obeyed the threequel rule: bad news.

From The Guardian • Jan. 19, 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