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The Blues Brothers Collection

The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical crime comedy film directed by John Landis. It stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as "Joliet" Jake and Elwood Blues, characters developed from "The Blues Brothers" musical sketch on the NBC variety series Saturday Night Live. The 1998 sequel, Blues Brothers 2000, had similar traits to the original, including large car-chase scenes and musical numbers. Landis returned to direct the film and Aykroyd reprised his role, joining John Goodman, Joe Morton, and 10-year-old J. Evan Bonifant as the new Blues Brothers.

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★ 7.7 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The The Blues Brothers 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: 6.5/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Blues Brothers Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Blues Brothers 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 The Blues Brothers Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Blues Brothers Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

1980★ 7.7SUPER HIT

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised....

2
Blues Brothers 2000

Blues Brothers 2000

1998★ 5.3AVERAGE

Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hittin...

Common Questions about The Blues Brothers Collection

How many movies are in the The Blues Brothers Collection?

There are currently 2 movies in the The Blues Brothers Collection, starting from The Blues Brothers to the latest release, Blues Brothers 2000.

What is the best order to watch the The Blues Brothers Collection?

The best way to watch the The Blues Brothers Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Blues Brothers and ending with Blues Brothers 2000. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Blues Brothers Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Blues Brothers in this franchise.