No Retreat, No Surrender Collection
No Retreat, No Surrender collection
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The No Retreat, No Surrender Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 5 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: 6.2/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.2. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," No Retreat, No Surrender Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The King of the Kickboxers 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 No Retreat, No Surrender Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the No Retreat, No Surrender Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
No Retreat, No Surrender
The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo...
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder
In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops....
No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers
Two feuding brothers (one a policeman, the other a martial arts expert) of different political views, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired...
The King of the Kickboxers
Jake, a New York policeman poses as an actor to expose the making of martial-arts death movies in Thailand....
American Shaolin
After being humiliated in the ring a young karate student travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, and in the process becoming the...
Common Questions about No Retreat, No Surrender Collection
How many movies are in the No Retreat, No Surrender Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the No Retreat, No Surrender Collection, starting from No Retreat, No Surrender to the latest release, American Shaolin.
What is the best order to watch the No Retreat, No Surrender Collection?
The best way to watch the No Retreat, No Surrender Collection is usually in release order: starting with No Retreat, No Surrender and ending with American Shaolin. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the No Retreat, No Surrender Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The King of the Kickboxers in this franchise.