Winnetou - The Legend Lives
Winnetou - The Myth Lives is a three-part television film based roughly on the novels of Karl May and aired on 25, 27 and 29 December 2016 for the first time. The main roles are played by Nik Xhelilaj as Winnetou, Wotan Wilke Möhring as Old Shatterhand, Iazua Larios as Nscho-chi and Milan Peschel as Sam Hawkins. The reissue for RTL was produced by Rat Pack Filmproduktion in co-production with Rialto Film, Tabbenoca, Mythos Film and Beta Film.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Winnetou - The Legend Lives has evolved significantly over a span of 0 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," Winnetou - The Legend Lives has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Winnetou - The Last Fight 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 Winnetou - The Legend Lives. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Winnetou - The Legend Lives franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Winnetou - A New World
The first part, "A New World", tells how the young German engineer Karl May comes to America and starts to work for a railway company in the Wild West. Under dr...
Winnetou - The Secret of Silver Lake
In the second part of the German remake of the Winnetou films, Winnetou's sister Nscho Tschi is kidnapped by a brutal crook who wants to find a mythical Apache ...
Winnetou - The Last Fight
In Part Three, entitled "The Last Fight," gangster Santer Jr. attempts to seize an oil well on Indian territory. To prevent this, Winnetou and Old Shatterhand m...
Common Questions about Winnetou - The Legend Lives
How many movies are in the Winnetou - The Legend Lives?
There are currently 3 movies in the Winnetou - The Legend Lives, starting from Winnetou - The Secret of Silver Lake to the latest release, Winnetou - A New World.
What is the best order to watch the Winnetou - The Legend Lives?
The best way to watch the Winnetou - The Legend Lives is usually in release order: starting with Winnetou - The Secret of Silver Lake and ending with Winnetou - A New World. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Winnetou - The Legend Lives?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Winnetou - The Last Fight in this franchise.