Unbreakable Movies: Release Order
M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable trilogy presents a unique take on the superhero genre through three interconnected films that must be watched in release order to preserve their carefully crafted narrative reveals. What begins as a standalone superhero origin story evolves into something much larger through an ingenious storytelling structure.
Split was marketed as a completely separate thriller whose connection to Unbreakable is revealed late in the film, making it a stealth sequel. Glass then provides a crossover conclusion, bringing together all the characters and mythologies from both previous films in a climactic confrontation that completes the trilogy's exploration of extraordinary people in an ordinary world.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Unbreakable
After surviving a devastating train crash without a scratch, an ordinary man begins to question his own mortality and discovers he may possess extraordinary abilities. His search for answers leads him to a mysterious stranger with a rare condition that makes his bones extremely fragile.
Split
A man with dissociative identity disorder and 23 distinct personalities abducts three teenage girls, while his psychiatrist tries to understand his condition. As his most dangerous personality begins to emerge, the captives must find a way to survive.
Glass
Former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man with multiple personalities, while the mysterious Elijah Price emerges with secrets that could change everything.
Other Film Series
Hannibal Lecter
A psychological thriller franchise following the brilliant and cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, adapted from Thomas Harris's novels across multiple timelines and interpretations.
Hellraiser
Supernatural body horror centered on a mysterious puzzle box and the sadomasochistic Cenobites led by Pinhead.
Hercule Poirot
Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective has been adapted across multiple eras, from early talkies to modern star-studded ensembles.
Jason Bourne
An amnesiac CIA assassin discovers his deadly past while being hunted by his former agency.
Philip Marlowe
Film adaptations spanning eight decades featuring Raymond Chandler's iconic private detective Philip Marlowe, with different actors and interpretations across multiple eras.
Vengeance
Park Chan-wook's acclaimed thematic trilogy exploring the moral complexities and devastating consequences of revenge through three standalone Korean films, plus an American remake.