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Franchise · 3 films · 2014–2016

Divergent Movies in Order

A series of dystopian science fiction action films based on the Divergent novels by the American author Veronica Roth. Set in a dystopian and post-apocalyptic Chicago where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Beatrice Prior (Tris) is warned that she is Divergent and thus will never fit into any one of the factions. She along with Tobias Eaton (Four) soon learn that a sinister plot is brewing in the seemingly perfect society.

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Divergent Watch Order

Release order
3
Total Films
2014
First Release
2016
Latest Release
6.5
Avg Rating

Every Film

Watch Divergent in Order

Watch the Divergent movies in release order, starting with Divergent (2014) and continuing through Allegiant (2016). The series spans 3 films, released between 2014 and 2016. Audiences rate the franchise 6.5/10 on average.

What order should you watch Divergent?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Divergent. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Divergent largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Divergent franchise

A series of dystopian science fiction action films based on the Divergent novels by the American author Veronica Roth. Set in a dystopian and post-apocalyptic Chicago where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Beatrice Prior (Tris) is warned that she is Divergent and thus will never fit into any one of the factions. She along with Tobias Eaton (Four) soon learn that a sinister plot is brewing in the seemingly perfect society.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Divergent?
The recommended Divergent watch order by release date is: 1. Divergent (2014), 2. Insurgent (2015), 3. Allegiant (2016).
What is the first Divergent movie?
The first Divergent movie is Divergent, released on March 14, 2014.
What is the most recent Divergent movie?
The most recent Divergent movie is Allegiant (2016).
How many Divergent movies are there?
There are 3 movies in the Divergent franchise.
What is the highest-rated Divergent movie?
The highest-rated Divergent movie is Divergent, with an audience score of 6.9/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Divergent movies in order?
While each Divergent movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 3 films.
Where can I watch Divergent movies online?
Most Divergent movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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