Jingle All the Way Collection
Jingle all the Way is a 1996 American Christmas family comedy film directed by Brian Levant and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad, with Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson, Jake Lloyd, James Belushi and Robert Conrad. The plot focuses on two rival fathers, workaholic Howard Langston (Schwarzenegger) and postal worker Myron Larabee (Sinbad), both desperately trying to retrieve a Turbo-Man action figure for their respective sons on a last minute shopping spree on Christmas Eve. It was announced on February 11th, 2014 that a sequel Jingle All the Way 2 had gone into production in a joint production between WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox. None of the original cast are scheduled to return and instead the lead will be portrayed by comedian Larry the Cable Guy and WWE superstar Santino Marella, but will keep a similar plot as it's predecessor. The sequel will be a straight-to-DVD project and will be directed by Alex Zamm.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Jingle All the Way Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 18 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 2 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.7/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Jingle All the Way Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Jingle All the Way 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 Jingle All the Way Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Jingle All the Way Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Jingle All the Way
Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he misses his son's karate exposition, Howa...
Jingle All the Way 2
Larry's daughter wants only one thing for Christmas - a talking bear. His daughter's step-dad intends to make sure that Larry can't get one....
Common Questions about Jingle All the Way Collection
How many movies are in the Jingle All the Way Collection?
There are currently 2 movies in the Jingle All the Way Collection, starting from Jingle All the Way to the latest release, Jingle All the Way 2.
What is the best order to watch the Jingle All the Way Collection?
The best way to watch the Jingle All the Way Collection is usually in release order: starting with Jingle All the Way and ending with Jingle All the Way 2. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Jingle All the Way Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Jingle All the Way in this franchise.