Fist of Fury Collection
Action martial arts film series.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Fist of Fury Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 26 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.1/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.1. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Fist of Fury Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Fist of Fury 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 Fist of Fury Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Fist of Fury Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Fist of Fury
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise...
New Fist of Fury
A brother and sister escape from Japanese-occupied Shanghai to Japanese-occupied Taiwan, to stay with their grandfather who runs a Kung-Fu school there. However...
Fist of Fury 2
After Japanese warriors execute the Chinese Jingwu kung fu school's headmaster, Chen Zhen, and raid a number of schools in an effort to weed out Jingwu rebels, ...
Fist of Fury 3
After avenging the death of his brother, Chen Shen (Bruce Li) returns home from Shanghai. He tells his mother (who went blind from crying over her son's death) ...
Return of Dragon
After the death of his teacher Ho Yuan Jia, Chen Jan returns to his home town of Dali and live the rest of his life peaceful seclusion however the theft of a na...
Common Questions about Fist of Fury Collection
How many movies are in the Fist of Fury Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the Fist of Fury Collection, starting from Fist of Fury to the latest release, Return of Dragon.
What is the best order to watch the Fist of Fury Collection?
The best way to watch the Fist of Fury Collection is usually in release order: starting with Fist of Fury and ending with Return of Dragon. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Fist of Fury Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Fist of Fury in this franchise.