Spy Kids Movies: Release Order
The Spy Kids franchise spans over two decades of family entertainment, created by Robert Rodriguez with his signature blend of imaginative gadgets, colorful villains, and the message that kids can be heroes.
This complete watch order includes the original trilogy, a 2011 generational handoff that introduces new spy kids while featuring Carmen and Juni as adult agents, and the 2023 complete reboot that reimagines the concept for modern audiences. Each phase offers a different take on the core premise, from the tightly connected original story through to a fresh start with entirely new characters.
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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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Spy Kids: Armageddon
When a powerful game developer unleashes a computer virus that gives him control of all technology, the children of the world's greatest secret agents must become spies themselves to save their parents and the world.
Other Film Series
3 Ninjas
Family-friendly martial arts comedy series following three young brothers trained in ninjutsu by their grandfather as they use their skills in various summer adventures.
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.
Jumanji
A magical adventure series about a supernatural board game that brings its jungle dangers into the real world.
Planes
Spin-off duology from the Cars universe following crop duster Dusty Crophopper's journey from aspiring racer to wildland firefighter.
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.
Toy Story
Pixar's groundbreaking animated franchise following the secret lives of toys and their adventures with their human owners.
