The phrase "sequel treatment" refers to when a movie, book, or other form of entertainment gets a continuation or a follow-up story. It means that there will be another part or episode that continues the original narrative. Full definition
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, one of the most dumbed down action films of 2001 gets the sequel treatment (that everything is getting this year), turns out to be one of the few that actually works better than the original, if only slightly. (cinema-scene.com)
The Strangers» pared - down style makes it particularly unsuited for the sequel treatment: Absent some Aliens - style conceptual twist, the best a 10 - years - later follow - up could hope to do is ably copy the original, and it doesn't take long for the new film to indicate it's incapable of doing even that. (slate.com)
Paul Rudd's bite - sized superhero becomes the latest Avenger - adjacent hero to get the sequel treatment in the film, which upgrades Evangeline Lilly's character from civilian to sidekick. (indiewire.com)