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remake
A new film version of an already existing film, or a new version of a computer game or piece of music.
Viele Fans des Originals waren vom Remake des Disney-Klassikers enttäuscht.
Many fans of the original were disappointed by the remake of the Disney classic.
'Das Remake' is a loanword from English. In German, it is used in the same way for new film versions or new versions of media products.
Das Studio plant ein Remake des berühmten Horrorfilms aus den 80er-Jahren.
The studio is planning a remake of the famous horror film from the 1980s.
To name the original work, you usually use the preposition 'von' with the dative or the genitive. The genitive is somewhat more formal.
Ich habe das Remake von meinem Lieblingsspiel ausprobiert.
I tried the remake of my favorite game.
To evaluate a remake, adjectives such as 'gelungen' (successful / well done), 'misslungen' (unsuccessful / poorly done), 'erfolgreich' (successful), or 'modern' (modern) are often used.
Die Kritiker fanden das Remake sehr gelungen.
The critics found the remake very well done.
sequel / continuation
'die Fortsetzung' and 'das Remake' can both have to do with films, series, books, or games. The difference is important: a 'Fortsetzung' (sequel) continues the plot and comes after an earlier part. A 'Remake' does not continue the story, but makes a new version of something that already exists. Learners may confuse the words because both occur with new films or games. Memory tip: a 'Fortsetzung' continues, a 'Remake' makes something new.
Im Bus spricht ihr über das Remake eines alten Computerspiels.
On the bus, you talk about the remake of an old computer game.
Die Fortsetzung des Films zeigt, was mit der Familie nach der Reise passiert.
The sequel to the film shows what happens to the family after the trip.