The Sandlot Collection
The Sandlot (released in some countries as The Sandlot Kids) is a 1993 American coming-of-age sports comedy film co-written, directed, and narrated by David Mickey Evans. It tells the story of a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962. It stars Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Karen Allen, Denis Leary, and James Earl Jones. The filming locations were in Midvale, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, Utah. It grossed $34 million worldwide and has become a cult film. A direct-to-video sequel entitled The Sandlot 2 was released in 2005 in which a new Sandlot gang is featured. The only returning cast member is James Earl Jones as Mr. Mertle. Evans also returned to direct the sequel and voiced Smalls' younger brother, Johnnie. The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007), was another direct-to-video sequel starring Luke Perry as Tommy "Santa" Santorelli who gets knocked back to 1976 from 2005 and relives his childhood. Chauncey Leopardi reprises his role as Squints.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The The Sandlot Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 14 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 3 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.3/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.3. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Sandlot Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Sandlot 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 Sandlot Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the The Sandlot Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
The Sandlot
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the te...
The Sandlot 2
A decade has passed in the small town where the original Sandlot gang banded together during the summer of ’62 to play baseball and battle the Beast. Now, back ...
The Sandlot: Heading Home
A successful professional baseball player gets his ego in check when he travels back in time to his boyhood sandlot ball-playing days....
Common Questions about The Sandlot Collection
How many movies are in the The Sandlot Collection?
There are currently 3 movies in the The Sandlot Collection, starting from The Sandlot to the latest release, The Sandlot: Heading Home.
What is the best order to watch the The Sandlot Collection?
The best way to watch the The Sandlot Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Sandlot and ending with The Sandlot: Heading Home. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Sandlot Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Sandlot in this franchise.