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Official Collection
Series Freshness: Feb 02, 2026

War of the Planets Collection

Cosmos: War of the Planets was released in 1977 and grossed a total of 123,200,000 Italian lire domestically in Italy. Recycling the film's actors, costumes, sets, and props, Brescia produced four loosely-connected sequels: Battle of the Stars, War of the Robots, Star Odyssey, and the adult film-inflected, The Beast in Space.

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★ 3.9 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The War of the Planets Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 2 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: 3.1/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 3.1. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," War of the Planets Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Beast in Space 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 War of the Planets Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the War of the Planets Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
War of the Planets

War of the Planets

1977★ 3.6FLOP

A strange signal arrives on the Earth disturbing all communications, while an UFO appears above the Antarctic sea. Captain Alex Hamilton is sent with his spaces...

2
Battle of the Stars

Battle of the Stars

1978★ 2.4FLOP

An alien vessel manages to break the earth defense systems. Captain Layton is sent to investigate and find the invaders. Together with friends from the planet G...

3
The War of the Robots

The War of the Robots

1978★ 3.2FLOP

An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humano...

4
Star Odyssey

Star Odyssey

1979★ 2.2FLOP

Earth is attacked by an intergalactic villain and his army of robotic androids....

5
Beast in Space

Beast in Space

1980★ 3.9FLOP

In the future the struggle for space superiority has forced humanity to search the cosmos for a rare element called Antallum that is the key ingredient for the ...

Common Questions about War of the Planets Collection

How many movies are in the War of the Planets Collection?

There are currently 5 movies in the War of the Planets Collection, starting from War of the Planets to the latest release, Star Odyssey.

What is the best order to watch the War of the Planets Collection?

The best way to watch the War of the Planets Collection is usually in release order: starting with War of the Planets and ending with Star Odyssey. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the War of the Planets Collection?

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