A Better Tomorrow Movies: Story Timeline
This chronological watch order follows Mark's journey from his origins during the Vietnam War through the events of the main storyline. Starting with the prequel provides context for Mark's character development and iconic persona before experiencing his central role in the brotherhood drama.
This timeline offers a more linear narrative experience than watching in Release Order, which features the prequel as the third film in the series. Check up top if you want to look into that order instead.
There is 1 other watch order available – see the link up above.
A Better Tomorrow III: Love and Death in Saigon
Set in 1974 Saigon, a young Hong Kong man named Mark travels to Vietnam seeking fortune but becomes entangled with Kit, a mysterious woman involved in underworld dealings. As war looms, their tragic romance unfolds against a backdrop of danger and betrayal.
A Better Tomorrow
A reforming ex-gangster attempts to rebuild his relationship with his estranged policeman brother while struggling to break free from his criminal past.
A Better Tomorrow II
A restaurateur joins forces with a police officer and his ex-convict brother to seek revenge for the murder of a friend's daughter in this action-packed Hong Kong crime thriller.
Other Film Series
Christopher Nolan
Visionary British-American filmmaker renowned for his complex narratives, temporal experimentation, and spectacular practical filmmaking.
Infernal Affairs
A tightly connected Hong Kong crime trilogy exploring dual identities and betrayal through the parallel stories of two moles infiltrating opposite sides of the law.
Michael Mann
A collection of standalone crime thrillers and character studies from the acclaimed director known for his distinctive visual style and procedural authenticity.
Ninja
Cannon Films' cult classic ninja trilogy from the 1980s, featuring Sho Kosugi in standalone action adventures that helped define the era's martial arts B-movies.
Pusher
A Danish crime trilogy exploring Copenhagen's criminal underworld through different protagonists, plus an unconnected English remake.
The Joker
A collection of major live-action Joker portrayals across different Batman film universes.