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Series Freshness: Apr 15, 2026

Homunculus

6Movies
★ 7.4 Avg Rating

Homunculus Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview

The Homunculus franchise spans roughly 2 years, featuring 6 interconnected films that build a shared narrative universe.

From its earliest installment to the most recent release, the series has expanded its world-building while introducing new characters and story arcs. Notable entries such as The Revenge of the Homunculus demonstrate the franchise’s ability to maintain audience interest over time.

Franchise Quality Benchmark

Across all entries, the series holds an average audience rating of 6.6. While many long-running franchises experience declining reception, this series continues to deliver memorable cinematic moments.

Viewing Order Strategy

Most viewers prefer watching the films in release order, which reflects how audiences originally experienced the evolving story.

However, a chronological viewing order can provide deeper insight into the timeline of events within the Homunculus universe.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Homunculus franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Artificial Man

The Artificial Man

1916★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Part of the artificial-creature series encompassing Der Golem (1914 and 1920), Alraune (1918, 1928, 1930) and Metropolis (1926), 'Homunculus' was the most popul...

2
The Mysterious Book

The Mysterious Book

1916★ 7.0HIT

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3
The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus

The Love Tragedy of the Homunculus

1916★ 7.0HIT

The homunculus and his companion Edgar Rodin make an invention that would allow the hateful homunculus to destroy the world. But first he wants to find out abou...

4
The Revenge of the Homunculus

The Revenge of the Homunculus

1917★ 7.4HIT

Richard Ortmann the artificial man (Homunculus) has become the head of the corporation that represents the capital and power of the country, but he has stopped ...

5
The Destruction of Mankind

The Destruction of Mankind

1917★ 7.0HIT

For a long time the homunculus had to hide from his pursuers. But now he mingles with humanity again and sows discord, strife and murder. One day, when he meets...

6
The End of the Homunculus

The End of the Homunculus

1918★ 5.0AVERAGE

A group of scientists, led by a Professor Ortmann, produce a living human child using scientific processes - a "homunculus." This creature is human in every way...

Common Questions about Homunculus

How many movies are in the Homunculus?

There are currently 6 movies in the Homunculus, starting from The Artificial Man to the latest release, The End of the Homunculus.

What is the best order to watch the Homunculus?

The best way to watch the Homunculus is usually in release order: starting with The Artificial Man and ending with The End of the Homunculus. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Homunculus?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Revenge of the Homunculus in this franchise.