Die Hard Movies: Release Order
The Die Hard franchise follows NYPD officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) as he repeatedly finds himself battling terrorist threats in increasingly elaborate scenarios across 25 years. Starting with the popular 1988 skyscraper thriller that established the template for the "in the wrong place at the wrong time" action formula, this watch order shows McClane's entire journey.
The movies take you through different eras of action filmmaking - from the grounded, practical effects-driven tension of the late 80s and 90s entries to the more CGI-heavy, large-scale spectacle of the modern sequels.
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Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Die Hard
When NYPD cop John McClane arrives at his estranged wife's Christmas party in a Los Angeles skyscraper, terrorists take over the building and hold everyone hostage. Armed with wit and determination, McClane must single-handedly take on the criminals to save the hostages.
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Die Hard 2
Off-duty cop John McClane finds himself battling terrorists who have taken over Washington Dulles International Airport's air traffic control system on Christmas Eve. With his wife trapped on a circling plane above, McClane must stop the criminals before innocent lives are lost.
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Die Hard with a Vengeance
New York detective John McClane teams up with civilian Zeus Carver to stop a genius criminal named Simon who has engaged them in a deadly game threatening innocent lives across the city. The third installment in the action-packed Die Hard series finds McClane facing his most challenging adversary yet.
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Live Free or Die Hard
John McClane teams up with a young hacker to stop a group of cyber-terrorists who are attempting to take down America's entire computer infrastructure in this action-packed fourth installment of the Die Hard franchise.
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A Good Day to Die Hard
Cop John McClane travels to Moscow to help his estranged son, only to discover that Jack is actually a CIA operative trying to stop a nuclear weapons heist. Father and son must work together to battle the Russian underworld and prevent an international crisis.
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Other Film Series
Camilla Belle
American actress known for horror remakes, big-budget epics, and independent dramas spanning over two decades.
Death Race
A dystopian racing franchise spanning satirical cult classics and gritty action reboots, all centered around deadly vehicular combat competitions.
Dirty Harry
San Francisco Inspector Harry Callahan's uncompromising approach to justice across five iconic cop thrillers.
Divergent
A dystopian trilogy following Tris Prior as she discovers her Divergent nature and leads a rebellion against the faction system controlling post-apocalyptic Chicago.
Michael Mann
A collection of standalone crime thrillers and character studies from the acclaimed director known for his distinctive visual style and procedural authenticity.
The Crow
Gothic supernatural revenge saga based on James O'Barr's graphic novel, following different protagonists resurrected by mystical forces to avenge their murders.