Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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In this video, we break down the core problem with prequels, why so many suck, and why a few actually make the original story better.

We'll look at examples from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, The Hobbit movies, and more.

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