movie trilogy

Meaning

A series of three connected movies that develop a single theme or follow the same characters and story arc. Famous examples include 'The Lord of the Rings' and the original 'Star Wars' films.

Examples

• The director spent nearly ten years planning and filming the entire movie trilogy.

  The director spent nearly ten years planning and filming the entire movie trilogy.

• I'm planning a weekend marathon to watch my favorite movie trilogy from start to finish.

  I'm planning a weekend marathon to watch my favorite movie trilogy from start to finish.

• The third installment of the movie trilogy is scheduled to hit theaters next summer.

  The third installment of the movie trilogy is scheduled to hit theaters next summer.

• Many fans argue that the second film is actually the best part of the movie trilogy.

  Many fans argue that the second film is actually the best part of the movie trilogy.

• It's rare for every single film in a movie trilogy to receive critical acclaim.

  It's rare for every single film in a movie trilogy to receive critical acclaim.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ They are making a fourth movie to complete the movie trilogy.

  ✓ They are making a fourth movie to expand the franchise.

  A trilogy by definition consists of exactly three parts. If a fourth is added, it is no longer a trilogy.

• ✗ I watched a movie trilogy yesterday, it was two hours long.

  ✓ I watched a movie yesterday, it was two hours long.

  A trilogy refers to three separate films as a collective group, not a single movie.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The 'Toy Story' series started as a perfect ___, but then they released a fourth film.

  💡 A set of three connected films.

  Show answer

  movie trilogy

• We are going to watch the entire Dark Knight ___ this Saturday night.

  💡 Three related films.

  Show answer

  movie trilogy