Crank Movies: Release Order
The Crank series consists of two hyper-kinetic action films starring Jason Statham as Chev Chelios, a hitman thrust into increasingly absurd life-or-death scenarios. Directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, these films are known for their frenetic digital cinematography, over-the-top violence, dark humor, and complete disregard for conventional action movie rules.
The first film introduces Chev as he's poisoned with a synthetic drug that will kill him unless he keeps his adrenaline constantly elevated. High Voltage picks up immediately after the original's ending, with Chev surviving a fall only to have his heart stolen and replaced with an artificial battery-powered device. The sequel amplifies everything from the first film to even more outrageous extremes.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Crank
A hit man discovers he's been poisoned and must keep his adrenaline pumping to stay alive while searching for an antidote in this high-octane action thriller.
Crank: High Voltage
Action hero Chelios must keep his artificial heart charged with electrical jolts while hunting down the Chinese mobster who stole his original organ.
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.
Den of Thieves
Gritty heist thrillers following the cat-and-mouse game between a rogue LA sheriff and a master thief across increasingly ambitious robberies.
Ninja
Cannon Films' cult classic ninja trilogy from the 1980s, featuring Sho Kosugi in standalone action adventures that helped define the era's martial arts B-movies.
Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress known for intense, transformative performances across international cinema.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.
Universal Soldier
A sci-fi action franchise about reanimated soldiers turned into enhanced super-warriors, following multiple timelines and reboots across different continuities.