The Roundup Movies: Release Order
The Roundup series follows the career of Detective Ma Seok-do (Don Lee), a relentless Seoul police officer who takes on the most dangerous criminal cases. Beginning with his work in the Guro district, the series expands to international investigations in Vietnam and the Philippines, while tackling everything from organized crime syndicates to online gambling operations.
Each film builds directly on the previous installment, showing Ma's evolution as he moves through different units and takes on increasingly complex cases. The series maintains strong continuity with recurring supporting characters and references to past investigations, creating a cohesive narrative of modern Korean crime fighting. Based on real-life cases, the films combine brutal action with Don Lee's signature blend of toughness and humor.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
The Outlaws
When violent Chinese gangsters invade Chinatown and terrorize locals, an unconventional police detective teams up with local gangs to restore order. This action-packed crime thriller is based on true events.
The Roundup
Detective Ma Seok-do travels abroad to extradite a suspect but uncovers a series of murders targeting tourists by a dangerous killer who has been operating for years.
The Roundup: No Way Out
Detective Ma Seok-do joins the Metropolitan Investigation Team to take down dangerous Japanese gangsters operating in Korea.
The Roundup: Punishment
Detective Ma Seok-do takes on an illegal online gambling operation run by a former special forces officer and a tech CEO. To bring down the criminals, Ma must form an unlikely partnership and use unconventional methods.
Other Film Series
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Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress known for intense, transformative performances across international cinema.
Ocean's
A heist franchise spanning from the Rat Pack era to modern ensemble capers.
Police Story
A Hong Kong action film series created by and starring Jackie Chan, known for its spectacular stunts and innovative action choreography across multiple eras and reboots.
Quentin Tarantino
Influential American filmmaker known for nonlinear storytelling, stylized violence, pop culture references, and memorable dialogue across ten acclaimed directorial works.
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.