# legacyquel

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A sequel to a classic movie which features the original star "passing the torch" to a cast of new younger actors.

## Etymology
Blend of legacy + sequel. Coined by film reviewer Matt Singer in 2015 (see quotation below).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/legacyquel