Extraction Movies: Release Order
The Extraction series follows Tyler Rake, a hardened black ops mercenary played by Chris Hemsworth, through dangerous rescue missions across the globe. Based on the graphic novel Ciudad, these Netflix originals became massively popular for their visceral action sequences and spectacular stunt work.
This watch order presents the films in their natural chronological progression. The second film directly continues Tyler's story after the harrowing events of the first mission, making release order the only proper way to experience this narrative.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Extraction
A battle-hardened mercenary is hired to rescue a drug lord's kidnapped son in Bangladesh, but the mission becomes a dangerous fight for survival that tests his resolve.
Extraction 2
Highly skilled commando Tyler Rake returns for another dangerous rescue mission, this time tasked with saving the imprisoned family of a ruthless gangster.
Other Film Series
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.
Ocean's
A heist franchise spanning from the Rat Pack era to modern ensemble capers.
Renny Harlin
Finnish director known for high-octane action blockbusters and horror films spanning from the late 1980s to today.
Shaft
A multi-generational action franchise following the Shaft family of private detectives across five decades, from the original blaxploitation classic to modern action films.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.