Police Story - Watch Order: Story Timeline
This watch order focuses exclusively on the original Police Story continuity that follows Jackie Chan's character through multiple films released between 1985 and 1996. The timeline includes the spin-off Supercop 2, which follows Jessica Yang's character after the events of Police Story 3.
By excluding the disconnected reboots, this viewing order presents a cohesive character arc and allows viewers to experience the original series' progression. This is the recommended watch order for experiencing Police Story as Jackie Chan originally envisioned it.
Police Story
Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.
Supercop 2
As a crime wave sweeps through Hong Kong, the police call Jessica Yang, a rising star in the ranks, to help stop a notorious gang of thieves! What Jessica doesn't realize is that her boyfriend – recently discharged from the force – is the leader of this ruthless crime ring!
Police Story 4: First Strike
Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realizes that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organization posing as Russian intelligence.
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