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Official Collection
Series Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

Tiny Times Collection

The story follows the film's narrator and protagonist Lin Xiao, along with her best friends Gu Li, Nan Xiang, Tang Wanru, as they navigates between relationship, work and friendship in Shanghai.

4Movies
★ 4.2 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Tiny Times Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 2 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 4 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 3.8/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 3.8. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Tiny Times Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Tiny Times 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 Tiny Times Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Tiny Times Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Tiny Times

Tiny Times

2013★ 4.2FLOP

When four best friends try and move forward in their work and personal life, they realize that trying to live their life's dream is more difficult than they ima...

2
Tiny Times 2

Tiny Times 2

2013★ 4.1FLOP

Set four years after the first movie, Lin Xiao, Lily, Nan Xiang, and Ruby, confront opportunities and challenges as their school days come to an end....

3
Tiny Times 3

Tiny Times 3

2014★ 3.4FLOP

Lin Xiao, Gu Li, Nan Xiang, Tang Wanru - these four best friends, after waving goodbye to their school campus and entering the workforce, they are faced with va...

4
Tiny Times 4

Tiny Times 4

2015★ 3.3FLOP

In the film series finale, Lily finds herself near financial ruin because of the debts left behind by her father, all while battling a newly diagnosed cancer. T...

Common Questions about Tiny Times Collection

How many movies are in the Tiny Times Collection?

There are currently 4 movies in the Tiny Times Collection, starting from Tiny Times to the latest release, Tiny Times 4.

What is the best order to watch the Tiny Times Collection?

The best way to watch the Tiny Times Collection is usually in release order: starting with Tiny Times and ending with Tiny Times 4. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Tiny Times Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Tiny Times in this franchise.