Rambo Movies: Release Order
The Rambo series follows the journey of John Rambo, a traumatized Vietnam War veteran with exceptional combat skills, across five films spanning nearly four decades. The franchise begins with First Blood, a character-driven drama that explores Rambo's struggles with PTSD and his clash with small-town prejudice.
Starting with the second film, the series transforms into a more action-oriented spectacle, with Rambo embarking on increasingly explosive military missions around the world before facing his final battle in Last Blood. Since the story progresses chronologically through Rambo's life, this release order provides the most coherent viewing experience.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
First Blood
A troubled Vietnam War veteran and former Green Beret finds himself pursued by local law enforcement through the mountains, leading to an escalating conflict that tests his survival skills and military training.
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Rambo: First Blood Part II
John Rambo is released from prison by the government for a dangerous covert mission that takes him back to the jungles of Vietnam, the last place he'd want to return.
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Rambo III
When his friend and mentor Col. Trautman is captured during a secret mission in Afghanistan, the war-weary Rambo must leave his peaceful monastery retreat to mount a rescue operation.
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Rambo
Ex-Green Beret John Rambo comes out of retirement in Thailand to lead a rescue mission into war-torn Myanmar, where Christian aid workers have been captured by a brutal military unit.
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Rambo: Last Blood
John Rambo lives peacefully on his Arizona ranch until his surrogate granddaughter disappears after crossing into Mexico to find her father. The aging warrior embarks on a dangerous rescue mission that forces him to confront his violent past one final time.
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Other Film Series
American Ninja
A cult martial arts action series from Cannon Films following American soldiers skilled in ninjutsu as they battle various criminal ninja organizations.
Maze Runner
A dystopian sci-fi trilogy following Thomas and the Gladers as they escape the maze and uncover the truth about their post-apocalyptic world.
Missing in Action
A Chuck Norris action trilogy following Colonel James Braddock's missions to rescue American POWs in Vietnam.
Mission: Impossible
Tom Cruise stars as IMF agent Ethan Hunt in this action-packed spy franchise known for elaborate stunts and impossible missions.
Ong Bak
Tony Jaa's martial arts showcase trilogy featuring spectacular Muay Thai action across different time periods and loosely connected stories.
Skyline
A sci-fi trilogy following humanity's battle against alien invaders, with each film building directly on the previous story.