Marvel (MCU)
The highest-grossing saga ever — 30+ films across six phases.
Watch every saga in the right order
Every franchise, universe and saga — mapped into the perfect viewing order, from the first frame to the latest release.
Spider-Man (MCU)
Top Franchises of All Time
The most iconic movie franchises — each with a complete, correct watch order.
Star Wars
Three trilogies, one galaxy — release vs. chronological matters here.
Harry Potter
Eight years at Hogwarts, in one clear unbroken order.
James Bond
25 films, six actors, sixty years of 007.
Lord of the Rings
The definitive fantasy trilogy, start to Mount Doom.
Jurassic Park
Two trilogies, one continuous dinosaur saga.
Fast & Furious
Street races to space — and the Tokyo Drift timeline twist.
Mission: Impossible
Every IMF mission, escalating stunt by stunt.
Recent Franchises
Franchises with movies from the last 30 days, sorted by popularity.
A collection of films following Peter Parker as he navigates adolescence while taking on the responsibilities of being Spider-Man in a world filled with superheroes. As Peter faces increasingly complex threats, he must confront the consequences of his choices and learn what it truly means to be a hero in a larger universe.
Spider-Man (MCU)
A series of American horror films where the plots are depicted as case files of demonologists. The first two films center on a couple who, after their son mysteriously enters a comatose state and becomes a vessel for ghosts in an astral plane, are continuously haunted by demons of a hellish realm known as the Further until they take from the family what they want most: life. The third film, a prequel, focuses on the same psychic that helped the family this time come to the aid of a young girl who calls out to the dead, and the fourth follows her when her own family becomes haunted. All plots are depicted as case files of demonologists.
Insidious
A series of British-American survival thriller films.
Fall
Toy Story is a CGI animated media franchise created by Pixar and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The franchise is based on the anthropomorphic concept that all toys, unknown to humans, are secretly alive, and the films focus on a diverse group of toys that feature a classic cowboy named Sheriff Woody and a modern spaceman named Buzz Lightyear. The group unexpectedly embark on adventures that challenge and change them. The collection currently includes Toy Story 1-5.
Toy Story
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's abusive boyfriend dies unexpectedly, the sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic.
Practical Magic
An epic space-opera theatrical film series, which depicts the adventures of various characters "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…."
Star Wars
Found footage anthology films centered around a number of disturbing VHS tapes that are discovered by innocent viewers and the possessive influence of the videos over those who see them. Realized by a collaboration of various filmmakers and different casts, the installments are mostly standalone in nature; though recurring elements indicate the same fictional villain as the source for all of its videos.
V/H/S
Minions Collection is a comedic animated series spun off from Despicable Me, focusing on the mischievous yellow creatures and their chaotic adventures. With fast-paced humor, colorful visuals, and quirky characters, the films explore themes of loyalty, ambition, and absurdity, delivering lighthearted entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Minions
Scary Movie is a 2000 horror comedy spoof film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. It is an American dark comedy that heavily parodies the horror, slasher, and mystery genres. Several mid- and late-90s films and TV shows are spoofed, especially Scream, along with I Know What You Did Last Summer, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Sixth Sense, The Usual Suspects, The Matrix, The Blair Witch Project, and Dawson's Creek. Scary Movie was followed by five sequels: Scary Movie 2 (2001), Scary Movie 3 (2003), Scary Movie 4 (2006), Scary Movie 5 (2013), and Scary Movie 6 (2026). Its title serves as an homage to the production title of Scream, which was also released through Dimension Films.
Scary Movie
A biology PhD candidate and a hotshot professor and well-known tyrant enter into a fake relationship, seeing each of their carefully calculated theories on love get thrown into chaos.
The Love Hypothesis
Popular franchise with 2 movies and 88 total popularity
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
A superhero film series produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name, and part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The series features an ensemble cast from the Marvel Cinematic Universe series films, as they join forces for the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D. led by Nick Fury.
The Avengers
A collection of action thrillers with Scott Adkins as a Navy SEAL in a siege situation.
One Shot
The Dune Collection chronicles a mythic journey across the desert planet Arrakis, where power, prophecy, and survival intertwine. With striking visuals and layered storytelling, it explores themes of destiny, politics, and ecological balance in a richly imagined sci-fi universe.
Dune
Top Gun is an American action drama multimedia franchise based on the 1983 article "Top Guns" by Ehud Yonay, which was adapted into the eponymous 1986 film, written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.
Top Gun
A science fiction film series based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. The film series takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future in the nation of Panem.
The Hunger Games
The Equalizer is a 2014 American vigilante action thriller film, loosely based on the 1980s TV series of the same name. A sequel was released on July 20, 2018, with Washington and Fuqua returning. On August 30, 2023, a third movie was released making this series a trilogy.
The Equalizer
The story of Facebook and its creators.
The Social Network
Popular franchise with 4 movies and 61 total popularity
Death Whisperer
Latest Releases
The newest additions to your favorite franchises, fresh from theaters.
When a group of former childhood friends reconnect, their reunion takes a wild turn as they stumble upon a dangerous international plot—and must save the world.
Matchbox the Movie
Medical courier Bryan unwittingly finds himself fighting for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.
Resident Evil
Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
The Odyssey
When the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come up with the ransom payment. With most of their money spent on his political campaign, they have to get their hands dirty and expose a side of their lives they never intended to see the light of day.
Animals
A former soldier is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner the targets of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase and deliver their cargo to save the life of a little girl.
Runner
Disillusioned by the end of the war in Afghanistan, a group of disgraced, war-torn ex-CIA operatives set out to Tehran to take down a life-changing score.
The Fix
On a perilous climb across Thailand's Mount Kwan, two climbers become trapped thousands of feet above the ground, where vertigo-inducing heights, sheer exposure, and impossible odds turn every moment into a fight for survival.
Fall 2: Deadpoint
In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.
Hope
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Obsession
Young Bela forms a relationship with a sinister entity in her home that looks uncannily like her own mother, drawing her into a terrifying and increasingly dark world.
Other Mommy
After losing his father, Ethan Nichols inherits one of the largest greenhouses in the country, just as the world faces a devastating threat from an approaching asteroid. As society begins to unravel, Ethan grapples with personal betrayal, overwhelming loneliness, and the growing fear that survival may come at the cost of his humanity. Seeking refuge in his family’s bunker, Ethan endures the harsh aftermath of the impact, wrestling with physical injury and emotional despair. When a faint voice crackles over his radio, Ethan discovers he's not as alone as he believed.
After Impact
After Acme products fail him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation.
Coyote vs. Acme
The Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all.
Practical Magic 2
When a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the desert, a badass Army sniper must unleash hell to protect her young daughter.
Onslaught
A young reporter and her reluctant cameraman chase a story, only to get entangled in an illegal sand-mining racket run by a ruthless syndicate.
Reporting Live
Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.
Pinocchio: Unstrung
A magical, singing orange unicorn holds his cast hostage in a surreal TV-show dimension, as he becomes more and more demented.
Buddy
After witnessing his billionaire boss' murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss' death only to discover an international conspiracy.
Mutiny
V/H/S/MIXTAPE cranks the volume on horror with a blood-soaked collection of cursed music videos, terrifying performances, and found footage. Press play. Pray it stops.
V/H/S/Mixtape
Reeling from their daughter's loss, Nicole and Sebastian come into possession of a secluded Venezuelan farm, unaware of the dark forces they're about to face.
The Whistler
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The correct viewing order for every major franchise.
What is Movies in Order?
Movies in Order is the ultimate guide for movie lovers who want to watch every franchise, universe, or sequel in the right order. Our database organizes films by release date and chronological timeline — covering everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars saga to Harry Potter, Batman, and hundreds more.
Whether you're catching up before a new release or exploring a classic series from the beginning, Movies in Order helps you find the perfect starting point. Each franchise page includes detailed watch lists, release timelines, ratings, and cast information. We're constantly expanding our library to become the most complete movie watch order database on the internet.
If you notice anything missing or out of order, or want to request a new franchise, we're always updating and improving to make sure every movie fan has the best watch guide possible.
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