Death Wish Movies: Charles Bronson Films
The connected Charles Bronson storyline follows Paul Kersey's complete character evolution from reluctant architect-turned-vigilante to full-blown urban warrior across twenty years.
This order focuses solely on the original narrative arc, showing how the franchise dramatically shifts from the serious, morally complex crime drama of the first film to the campy action spectacle of the later sequels. The watch list is for those wanting to experience Bronson's iconic portrayal without the narrative disruption of the unconnected 2018 remake.
There are 2 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
Death Wish
After his wife is murdered by street criminals, a pacifistic New York architect transforms into a vigilante, patrolling the city streets at night to fight crime.
Death Wish II
Paul Kersey returns as a vigilante seeking justice against a gang of criminals who attacked his family in Los Angeles.
Death Wish 3
Vigilante Paul Kersey returns to New York City where he's recruited by a corrupt police chief to take on a violent gang that's terrorizing the neighborhoods.
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
Paul Kersey wages a personal war against a local drug cartel after tragedy strikes close to home in this fourth installment of the vigilante action series.
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Paul Kersey returns as a vigilante when his fiancée's business becomes the target of dangerous mobsters, forcing him back into his deadly crusade for justice.
Other Film Series
Ana de Armas
Cuban-born actress who transitioned from Spanish television to become a Hollywood star through acclaimed performances in Blade Runner 2049, Knives Out, and Blonde.
Hitman
Based on the popular stealth video game series, these films follow Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin navigating dangerous conspiracies.
Jack Reacher
Action thriller duology starring Tom Cruise as the former military investigator who drifts from town to town solving dangerous cases.
Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress known for intense, transformative performances across international cinema.
Sylvester Stallone
An actor, writer, and director who became one of Hollywood's biggest action stars through iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.