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OT: Do you watch prequels before their originators or watch in order of release date?


I did a double bill last night with this and the 2003 movie. I watched 2003 first then this one.

That's the order I always watch them in even though this is a prequel and takes place before so on a story level I probably should watch this one first but I can't bring myself to do so.

I was trying to think of franchises where I watch the prequels first... I can't think of a single instance where I do that. If I'm doubling up or doing a rewatch of a franchise I exclusively order them by their release date.

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I had the same question about a year ago. My theory was that prequels exist purely as fan service, referencing prior material, thus are meant to be enjoyed in release order.

Not to steal your thunder, but to see how my thread and replies went back then: https://moviechat.org/general/General-Discussion/62d8c2feb9f93303dc413009/Watch-a-prequel-first-Whichwhy

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