Friday Collection
Friday is a 1995 stoner buddy comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray, making it his directorial debut for a hit movie. Starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tommy Lister, Jr., and John Witherspoon, the film revolves around 16 hours in the lives of unemployed slackers Craig Jones and Smokey, who must pay a drug dealer $200 by 10:00 PM that night. The film spawned two sequels: Next Friday and Friday After Next, and a proposed fourth film, Last Friday.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Friday Collection has evolved significantly over a span of NaN 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: 5.0/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Friday Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Friday 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 Friday Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Friday Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Friday
Craig and Smokey are two guys in Los Angeles hanging out on their porch on a Friday afternoon, smoking and drinking, looking for something to do....
Next Friday
A streetwise man flees South Central Los Angeles heading to the suburbs and his lottery-winner uncle and cousin to avoid a neighborhood thug with a grudge who h...
Friday After Next
Craig and his cousin Day-Day have finally moved out of their parents' houses and into their own crib, working nights at a local mall as security guards. When th...
Common Questions about Friday Collection
How many movies are in the Friday Collection?
There are currently 4 movies in the Friday Collection, starting from Friday to the latest release, Last Friday.
What is the best order to watch the Friday Collection?
The best way to watch the Friday Collection is usually in release order: starting with Friday and ending with Last Friday. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Friday Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Friday in this franchise.