Kick-Ass Movies: Release Order
The Kick-Ass films offer a violent, irreverent take on the superhero genre, following ordinary teenagers who don costumes and fight crime in the real world. Based on Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s comic series, the franchise subverts superhero tropes with dark humor, graphic action, and consequences that feel genuinely dangerous.
Matthew Vaughn's original film became a cult classic for its bold R-rated approach, featuring breakout performances from Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular hero and Chloë Grace Moretz as the young assassin Hit-Girl. Jeff Wadlow's sequel expands the world with teams of amateur superheroes and villains. The release order matches the chronological story, as both films follow Dave Lizewski's continued adventures as Kick-Ass.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Kick-Ass
An ordinary high school student and comic book fan decides to become a real-life superhero despite having no powers or training, leading to unexpected and dangerous consequences.
Kick-Ass 2
After inspiring a new wave of amateur masked vigilantes, Kick-Ass joins forces with other self-made heroes while facing off against his nemesis Red Mist, who has returned with a new villainous identity.
Other Film Series
Batman
The complete Batman film saga spanning multiple interpretations from Burton's gothic vision through Nolan's grounded trilogy to modern detective noir.
Brandon Lee
Rising action star and son of Bruce Lee, whose promising career was tragically cut short during the filming of The Crow in 1993.
Fast and Furious
Street racing saga that evolved into a globe-spanning action franchise centered on family and high-octane heists.
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.
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.