Ace Ventura Movies: Release Order
The Ace Ventura franchise follows the misadventures of an eccentric pet detective who specializes in finding missing animals. Jim Carrey originated the role in 1994's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, a film that transformed him from a sketch comedy performer into a bona fide movie star. The character's outrageous antics, rubber-faced expressions, and memorable catchphrases made Ace an instant cultural icon.
This success led to Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls just one year later, which sent Ace on a jungle adventure in Africa. Over a decade later, Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective arrived as a direct-to-video release focusing on Ace's son - notably without Jim Carrey's involvement.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Eccentric pet detective Ace Ventura is hired to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and must navigate dangerous situations while using his unconventional investigative methods.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Pet detective Ace Ventura travels to the African jungle to find a missing sacred animal belonging to the Wachati tribe. He must locate the creature before a tribal wedding to prevent an all-out war between rival tribes.
Ace Ventura Jr.: Pet Detective
Twelve-year-old Ace Ventura Jr. follows in his father's footsteps as a pet detective, finding missing animals while creating hilarious chaos along the way.
Other Film Series
Armor of God
Jackie Chan's globe-trotting adventure trilogy following treasure hunter Asian Hawk on international quests for ancient artifacts.
Austin Powers
A comedy trilogy parodying 1960s spy films, following the adventures of groovy secret agent Austin Powers and his nemesis Dr. Evil.
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.
Smokey and the Bandit
A classic action-comedy trilogy following the legendary Bandit and his high-speed adventures while being relentlessly pursued by Sheriff Buford T. Justice.
Taxi
French action-comedy franchise about a taxi driver and a clumsy cop fighting crime in Marseille, plus an unconnected American remake set in New York.
The Pink Panther
A comedy-mystery franchise following the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau through multiple eras, reboots, and continuity experiments spanning over four decades.