Below you will find example sentences with "direct sequel". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Direct Sequel in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: sequel
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 5
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 26.6 words

Words in this phrase

direct sequel

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • direct can mean: Proceeding without deviation or interruption. Frequent word
  • sequel can mean: The events, collectively, which follow a previously mentioned event; the aftermath. Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 6 start, 12 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

as a direct sequel to the 2× a direct sequel halloween 5 1× a true direct sequel to the 1× about the direct sequel 1× at a direct sequel one that 1× but a direct sequel to friedkin 1× called a direct sequel though since 1× feeling a direct sequel would need 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

the exorcist believer 2× a direct sequel 1× a haunting in 1× although not a 1× book readers who 1× canonically speaking hiltzik 1×

Common sentence endings:

another proper sequel 1× as its predecessor 1× by tribute games 1× came after it 1× came before it 1× film as well 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

first 5× original 5× film 4× new 4× franchise 4× series 3× mario 3× isn 3× movie 3× sleepaway 2× camp 2× serves 2×

Related phrases

direct sum direct product direct current sequel trilogy direct flights upcoming sequel direct knowledge

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around sequel:

sequel trilogy 7× upcoming sequel 6×

Just before it in the phrase index:

direct product direct knowledge direct flights direct current dire consequences diplomatic ties

Just after it in the phrase index:

direct sum directly affects directly elected directly onto directly related director best

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

direct sum direct product direct current direct flights direct knowledge

Same ending:

upcoming sequel

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "direct sequel" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 26.6 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as as a direct sequel to the, a direct sequel halloween 5, first, original and film stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with direct sum, direct product, direct current, sequel trilogy and upcoming sequel, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with direct sequel

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Obviously a direct sequel will largely hinge on the success of the first movie. (14 words)

They're prepping not a franchise reboot, but a direct sequel to Friedkin's original. (15 words)

The Return of Cooler is a direct sequel to once again featuring Frieza's brother. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

Given how it is meant to bypass the other movies in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and position itself as a true direct sequel to the original, it wouldn't be too outlandish for Legendary to be picky about how things are handled. (43 words)

Canonically speaking, Hiltzik's film ignores the events of the other "Sleepaway Camp" films and serves as a direct sequel to the first film, but "Sleepaway Camp II, III, and IV" are direct sequels to the first film as well. (40 words)

Five years ago, director David Gordon Green brought new life to a beloved and iconic horror franchise by ignoring all previous spinoffs and serving up a direct sequel to the original installment that brought back its formidable leading lady. (39 words)

Example sentences (20)

The future of the series could easily go one of two ways: a direct sequel to "The King's Man" or circling back to Eggsy and the gang for another proper sequel.

Canonically speaking, Hiltzik's film ignores the events of the other "Sleepaway Camp" films and serves as a direct sequel to the first film, but "Sleepaway Camp II, III, and IV" are direct sequels to the first film as well.

Although not a direct sequel, I’ll argue that Super Mario Bros. Wonder built upon the best elements of the 2D Mario titles that came before it.

Five years ago, director David Gordon Green brought new life to a beloved and iconic horror franchise by ignoring all previous spinoffs and serving up a direct sequel to the original installment that brought back its formidable leading lady.

It couldn’t be called a direct sequel though, since Konami didn’t make it and the game was instead developed by Tribute Games.

Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell are producing this fifth installment in their series, which isn't a direct sequel to the 2013 remake starring Jane Levy but is set in the same universe as the original movies.

The direct sequel isn’t as impressive, but it’s still worth playing in the HD collection for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, or PC.

The Exorcist: Believer feels like it will go down as an odd and misguided attempt at a direct sequel – one that fails to provide any new soul to the franchise worth possessing.

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The Exorcist: Believer is following the steps of the reboot trilogy and serves as a direct sequel to the first movie, ignoring those that came after it.

They're prepping not a franchise reboot, but a direct sequel to Friedkin's original.

Whether their next film is a direct sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie or an entirely new Nintendo IP, fans can certainly expect to see more in the years to come.

While it isn't a direct sequel, it shares the same New York City backdrop as its predecessor.

A Haunting in Venice is technically the direct sequel, makes for a great subsequent watch, even as a rewatch to pick up the evolving intricacies of Poirot's character throughout the trilogy.

If so, I'll be back to readjust this order (because I have a feeling a direct sequel would need to be watched prior to six unrelated follow-ups).

Obviously a direct sequel will largely hinge on the success of the first movie.

The Return of Cooler is a direct sequel to once again featuring Frieza's brother.

A direct sequel, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, was released one year later.

Book readers who have already read the original series might not have heard about the direct sequel.

Given how it is meant to bypass the other movies in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and position itself as a true direct sequel to the original, it wouldn't be too outlandish for Legendary to be picky about how things are handled.

However, despite having gameplay mechanics and features similar to the first is not really a direct sequel to that game.

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