Divergent - Watch Order: Release Order

2014 - 20163 Films6h 18m3.6 Average

The Divergent series follows Tris Prior as she navigates a dystopian society divided into five factions based on personality traits, only to discover she is Divergent: someone who doesn't fit neatly into any single category.

The story builds from personal discovery to large-scale rebellion, with major plot revelations and character relationships that require viewing in release order to fully understand the plot progression.

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Divergent

20142h 19m4
Director: Neil Burger
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Jai Courtney

In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.

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Insurgent

20151h 59m3.5
Director: Robert Schwentke
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Kate Winslet, Ansel Elgort

Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.

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Allegiant

20162h3.3
Director: Robert Schwentke
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Zoë Kravitz, Naomi Watts

Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare.

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