Is super 8 the real Cloverfield 2?

I caught Super 8 this weekend and enjoyed it immensely once again.

I couldn't help wondering if this film is the true second feature in the Cloverfield story and not the woeful 10 Cloverfield Lane?

I feel Super 8 works really well as a prequel to Cloverfield.

It could work as a sequel too.

What do you think readers?