Taken Movies: Release Order
The Taken trilogy follows Bryan Mills, a former CIA operative whose protective instincts and lethal training are put to the test when his family becomes targeted by criminals. What begins with his daughter's kidnapping in Paris escalates into a series of personal vendettas that threaten everyone he cares about.
The films progress chronologically, with each sequel dealing with the consequences of Mills' actions from previous entries.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Taken
When his teenage daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers while vacationing in Paris, a former government operative uses his deadly skills to hunt down the criminals and rescue her.
Taken 3
Ex-government operative Bryan Mills must use his deadly skills to clear his name when he's framed for murder and hunted by police. The third installment in the action franchise finds Mills fighting to prove his innocence while seeking vengeance.
Other Film Series
A Better Tomorrow
A landmark Hong Kong action series exploring themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption through stylized gunplay and emotional drama.
Escape Plan
An action trilogy following security expert Ray Breslin as he infiltrates and escapes from increasingly dangerous high-tech prisons.
Michael Mann
A collection of standalone crime thrillers and character studies from the acclaimed director known for his distinctive visual style and procedural authenticity.
Pusher
A Danish crime trilogy exploring Copenhagen's criminal underworld through different protagonists, plus an unconnected English remake.
The Equalizer
A former government operative uses his lethal skills to help ordinary people in desperate situations while trying to atone for his past.
The Transporter
A professional driver with strict rules repeatedly finds himself in dangerous situations across high-octane adventures.