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G.I. Joe Collection

G.I. Joe Collection

5Movies
★ 8.7 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The G.I. Joe Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 2 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: 7.5/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," G.I. Joe Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! 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 G.I. Joe Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the G.I. Joe Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

1983★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

A Real American Hero is the first G.I. Joe miniseries, in it the G.I. Joe Special Missions Force must contend with COBRA who, after the successful theft of a sp...

2
G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra

G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra

1984★ 8.0SUPER HIT

G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra is the second G.I. Joe miniseries based on the successful Hasbro Toys and Marvel Comics property. Using a laser core stolen from ...

3
G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness

G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness

1985★ 7.7SUPER HIT

Cobra Commander hatches his greatest plan of all - to wipe out electrical power on Earth. The resulting chaos is all he'll need to achieve his dream of world d...

4
G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise!

1986★ 8.7SUPER HIT

After yet another defeat inflicted by G.I. Joe, the immediate subordinates of Cobra's leader, Cobra Commander, have finally come to the end of their patience wi...

5
G.I. Joe: The Movie

G.I. Joe: The Movie

1987★ 6.5HIT

G.I. Joe faces a new enemy as an ancient society of snake people known as Cobra-La try to forcefully take back the earth from those who drove them underground e...

Common Questions about G.I. Joe Collection

How many movies are in the G.I. Joe Collection?

There are currently 5 movies in the G.I. Joe Collection, starting from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero to the latest release, G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness.

What is the best order to watch the G.I. Joe Collection?

The best way to watch the G.I. Joe Collection is usually in release order: starting with G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and ending with G.I. Joe: The Pyramid of Darkness. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the G.I. Joe Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for G.I. Joe: Arise, Serpentor, Arise! in this franchise.