"To direct the sequel" means to be in charge of overseeing and guiding the making of a second installment or continuation of a movie, TV show, or any other form of storytelling. Full definition
There's a reason why direct sequels of hit comedies are so rare. (alphaprimitive.com)
Although the game is a very direct sequel, there's some good news for people who didn't play the original game. (esperino.com)
Dark Souls 3 reverses nearly every change made by Dark Souls 2 to deliver a game that is as direct a sequel, narratively and thematically and mechanically, as director Miyazaki will likely ever make. (pcgamer.com)