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Franchise · 3 films · 2002–2017

xXx Movies in Order

XXX (pronounced as Triple X and stylized as xXx) is an American action film series. The first follows Xander Cage, a thrill seeking extreme sports enthusiast, stuntman and rebellious athlete-turned-reluctant spy for the National Security Agency. The second introduces Darius Stone, a new agent in the Triple X program. The third sees the return of Xander Cage who comes out of self-imposed exile, thought to be long dead.

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xXx Watch Order

Release order
3
Total Films
2002
First Release
2017
Latest Release
5.7
Avg Rating

Every Film

Watch xXx in Order

Watch the xXx movies in release order, starting with xXx (2002) and continuing through xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017). The series spans 3 films, released between 2002 and 2017. Audiences rate the franchise 5.7/10 on average.

What order should you watch xXx?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch xXx. 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.

xXx 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 xXx franchise

XXX (pronounced as Triple X and stylized as xXx) is an American action film series. The first follows Xander Cage, a thrill seeking extreme sports enthusiast, stuntman and rebellious athlete-turned-reluctant spy for the National Security Agency. The second introduces Darius Stone, a new agent in the Triple X program. The third sees the return of Xander Cage who comes out of self-imposed exile, thought to be long dead.

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch xXx?
The recommended xXx watch order by release date is: 1. xXx (2002), 2. xXx: State of the Union (2005), 3. xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
What is the first xXx movie?
The first xXx movie is xXx, released on August 9, 2002.
What is the most recent xXx movie?
The most recent xXx movie is xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
How many xXx movies are there?
There are 3 movies in the xXx franchise.
What is the highest-rated xXx movie?
The highest-rated xXx movie is xXx: Return of Xander Cage, with an audience score of 6.1/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch xXx movies in order?
While each xXx 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 xXx movies online?
Most xXx movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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