Taken Movies: Release Order
The Taken trilogy follows Bryan Mills, a former CIA operative whose protective instincts and lethal training are put to the test when his family becomes targeted by criminals. What begins with his daughter's kidnapping in Paris escalates into a series of personal vendettas that threaten everyone he cares about.
The films progress chronologically, with each sequel dealing with the consequences of Mills' actions from previous entries.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Taken
When his teenage daughter is kidnapped by human traffickers while vacationing in Paris, a former government operative uses his deadly skills to hunt down the criminals and rescue her.
Taken 2
Retired CIA operative Bryan Mills finds himself and his wife captured in Istanbul by vengeful criminals seeking revenge for his past actions.
Taken 3
Ex-government operative Bryan Mills must use his deadly skills to clear his name when he's framed for murder and hunted by police. The third installment in the action franchise finds Mills fighting to prove his innocence while seeking vengeance.
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.
Alcatraz
Films featuring the infamous island prison, from classic escapes to modern action thrillers.
Alex Cross
Film adaptations of James Patterson's detective novels featuring forensic psychologist Alex Cross, spanning two connected films and a standalone reboot.
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.
Pusher
A Danish crime trilogy exploring Copenhagen's criminal underworld through different protagonists, plus an unconnected English remake.