threequel

[ three-kwuhl ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of threequel¹

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

Example Sentences

When it debuted in October 2008, the threequel marked the first “High School Musical” film to open in theaters.

From Los Angeles Times

If the threequel had any chance of survival after the studio fired the Wayans brothers from their own franchise, according to Marlon Wayans, it needed a deus ex machina in the style of “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun.”

From New York Times

Jordan directs and stars in intense, moving threequel.

From Washington Post

Okay MCU threequel falls short on charm; violence, language.

From Washington Post

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