Death Wish Movies: Charles Bronson Films
The connected Charles Bronson storyline follows Paul Kersey's complete character evolution from reluctant architect-turned-vigilante to full-blown urban warrior across twenty years.
This order focuses solely on the original narrative arc, showing how the franchise dramatically shifts from the serious, morally complex crime drama of the first film to the campy action spectacle of the later sequels. The watch list is for those wanting to experience Bronson's iconic portrayal without the narrative disruption of the unconnected 2018 remake.
There are 2 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
Death Wish
After his wife is murdered by street criminals, a pacifistic New York architect transforms into a vigilante, patrolling the city streets at night to fight crime.
Death Wish 3
Vigilante Paul Kersey returns to New York City where he's recruited by a corrupt police chief to take on a violent gang that's terrorizing the neighborhoods.
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
Paul Kersey wages a personal war against a local drug cartel after tragedy strikes close to home in this fourth installment of the vigilante action series.
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Paul Kersey returns as a vigilante when his fiancée's business becomes the target of dangerous mobsters, forcing him back into his deadly crusade for justice.
Other Film Series
A Better Tomorrow
A landmark Hong Kong action series exploring themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption through stylized gunplay and emotional drama.
Ana de Armas
Cuban-born actress who transitioned from Spanish television to become a Hollywood star through acclaimed performances in Blade Runner 2049, Knives Out, and Blonde.
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.
Quentin Tarantino
Influential American filmmaker known for nonlinear storytelling, stylized violence, pop culture references, and memorable dialogue across ten acclaimed directorial works.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.