Spy Kids Movies: Original Timeline
This watch order encompasses the shared universe of the first four Spy Kids films, spanning the complete Cortez family story and its continuation with the next generation of spy kids. The timeline begins with Carmen and Juni's origin story and concludes with their adult careers as they mentor new young agents.
The original timeline showcases the franchise's evolution while maintaining continuity, as familiar characters and the OSS organization connect all four films. This viewing experience gives you the full scope of the Spy Kids universe without the 2023 reboot, which reset everything.
There are 2 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
Spy Kids
When their secret agent parents are forced out of retirement to investigate the disappearance of fellow spies, Carmen and Juni Cortez discover their seemingly boring mom and dad were once top international operatives. The kids must step up to help save the day when their parents get captured during the mission.
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Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Carmen and Juni Cortez return as Level 2 OSS agents on a mission to stop a mad scientist on a mysterious volcanic island filled with strange creatures. When their high-tech gadgets fail them, the young spies must rely on their wits and teamwork to save the world.
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Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
Juni must enter a dangerous virtual reality game to rescue his sister Carmen from the Toymaker, a new villain who has trapped her in his digital world.
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Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
A retired spy is called back into action and must work with her new stepchildren to stop an evil villain known as the Timekeeper from taking over the world. This fourth installment in the franchise follows the family as they navigate both espionage missions and blended family dynamics.
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Other Film Series
Asterix
French comic book adaptations following the adventures of Asterix and Obelix in ancient Gaul, spanning both animated and live-action films over five decades.
Home Alone
A series of holiday comedy films about kids left to defend their homes against bumbling criminals, beginning with Kevin McCallister's iconic adventures.
Paddington
A charming trilogy following the adventures of Paddington Bear as he finds a home with the Brown family in London and embarks on heartwarming adventures.
St. Trinian's
A British comedy franchise about an anarchic girls' school, spanning from the 1950s-60s classics through a forgotten 1980 entry to a successful 2000s reboot series.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.
Winnie the Pooh
Disney's beloved animated and live-action films based on A.A. Milne's classic stories about a honey-loving bear and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.