Sequels, prequels, reboots and shared universes, and the recurring question of what order to watch them in. These guides cover what carries over between instalments, what a new entry changes, and where a franchise expects prior knowledge.
38 guides in Franchises & Sequels. Browse the full archive at /franchises-and-sequels/.
- How to Watch the Alien Movies in Order: Release Order, Chronology, and Streaming Checklist
- The Movie Sequel Makes No Sense: Did I Miss a Film or a TV Series?
- How to Watch The Matrix Movies in Order: Release Order, Chronology, and Streaming Checklist
- How to Watch The Conjuring Universe Movies in Order: Release Order, Chronology, and Streaming Checklist
- How to Watch A Quiet Place Movies in Order: Release Order, Chronology, and Streaming Checklist
- How to Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street Movies in Order: Release Order, Chronology, and Streaming Checklist
- Apple TV Plus Beginner Guide: The Best Place to Start
- Narnia Movie Netflix Beginner Guide: The Best Place to Start
- TV Episode Recap Beginner Guide: The Best Place to Start
- Jimmy Tatro Cast as Gorilla Grodd in HBO Max Superman Spinoff
- 13 Going on 30 Netflix Reboot Cast: Jessica Alba Joins the New Film
- Rick Moranis Makes Comic-Con Movie Debut for Spaceballs Sequel
- Avatar Aang Sequel July 25 2026 Paramount Plus Release Date
- Furiosa Review: Is The Mad Max Prequel Worth Watching?
- Why Dune: Part Two Still Trends
- Dune: Part Two Similar Sci-Fi Movies To Watch Next
- Dune: Part Two Cast Guide: Every Character Explained
- Dune: Part Two Review: Why The Sci-Fi Sequel Became A Hit
- Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Review: Is The Action Sequel Worth Watching?
- Alien: Romulus Timeline Explained In The Alien Franchise
- Alien: Romulus Review: Is The Horror Sequel Worth Watching?
- Final Destination: Bloodlines Review: Is The Horror Sequel Worth Watching?
- Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 Timeline Explained Before The Sequel
- Jurassic World Rebirth Timeline Explained In The Franchise
- Ballerina Timeline Explained Before John Wick Chapter 4
- Ballerina Cast Guide: Who Stars In The John Wick Spinoff?
- John Wick 5 Timeline Explained In The Franchise
- Gladiator 3 Timeline Explained In The Franchise
- Dune 3 Story Explained: What Happens After Part Two?
- Wicked: For Good Story Explained: What Happens In Part Two?
- Fantastic Four Story Explained: What The MCU Reboot Is About
- Shrek 5 Story Explained: What Could Happen In The Sequel?
- Toy Story 5 Timeline Explained Before The Sequel
- Scream 7 Franchise Timeline Explained Before You Watch
- Voltron Movie Explained: What The Live-Action Reboot Is About
- Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 2 Update: What Happened To The Sequel?
- Avatar: Fire And Ash Story Explained: What The Sequel Is About
- Mission Impossible Franchise Rating History Explained
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