Death Note Collection
A collection of live action movies based on the Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Death Note Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 8 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 4 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.7/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Death Note Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Death Note standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Death Note Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Death Note Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Death Note
Light Yagami finds the "Death Note," a notebook with the power to kill, and decides to create a Utopia by killing the world's criminals, and soon the world's gr...
Death Note: The Last Name
In the second installment of the Death Note film franchise, Light Yagami meets a second Kira and faithful follower Misa Amane and her Shinigami named Rem. Light...
Death Note: L Change the WorLd
"The human whose name is written in the Death Note shall die." After making the hardest decision ever, another serious case confronts L. There are only 23 days ...
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
10 years has passed since the confrontation between Kira and L. Again, Shinigami sends death notes to the ground and due to this, the world soon falls into chao...
Common Questions about Death Note Collection
How many movies are in the Death Note Collection?
There are currently 4 movies in the Death Note Collection, starting from Death Note: L Change the WorLd to the latest release, Death Note: Light Up the NEW World.
What is the best order to watch the Death Note Collection?
The best way to watch the Death Note Collection is usually in release order: starting with Death Note: L Change the WorLd and ending with Death Note: Light Up the NEW World. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Death Note Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Death Note in this franchise.