Young and Dangerous Collection
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Young and Dangerous Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 0 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 12 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.0/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Young and Dangerous Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with War of the Underworld 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 Young and Dangerous Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Young and Dangerous Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Young and Dangerous
Five young hoodlums sing karaoke, murder, joke around, get beaten up, win and lose women, and learn the value of blind loyalty....
Young and Dangerous 2
Chicken is back in exile. Hung Hing, a triad, is trying to ally with Chicken's new group, the Taiwanese triad San Luen. A contest is on in Hong Kong. The winner...
Young and Dangerous 3
This time taking on the rival Tung Sing triad, who is attempting to usurp Hung Hing influence in Hong Kong by having Tung Sing member Crow frame Ho Nam for the ...
War of the Underworld
When the son of a gang leader manages to insult the son of a rival gang leader, total war erupts between the rival gangs, and the young hero is forced to do ter...
Young and Dangerous 4
The boss of the Hung Hing gang, Tian Sang, has died. Ho Nam and Hon Bun find Sangs younger brother, Yang to lead the gang. Meanwhile, Hon Bun receives news that...
Young and Dangerous 5
Although Chicken does not make an appearance, Chan Ho Nam finds a new love interest in the form of Mei Ling. Meanwhile, Tung Sing returns to cause trouble again...
Portland Street Blues
This spin-off movie provides a different contrast to the familiar Young and Dangerous films with greater character development. This time, the story's focus is ...
Young and Dangerous: The Prequel
Showcasing the earlier years of Chan Ho Nam and Chicken, this prequel tells of their time during their willingness to follow Hung Hing's Uncle Bee....
The Legendary Tai Fei
Tai Fei discovers he has a son, and soon realizes that he is a triad member involved in the Tung Sing gang which deals in narcotics....
Those Were the Days
Those Were the Days... is a 2000 Hong Kong film directed by Raymond Yip. The film is a spin-off/prequel of the Young and Dangerous film series, as it follows th...
Born to Be King
Triad member Chicken is designated by Taiwan's San Luen Gang to marry Nanako, the daughter of the fifth generation leader of the Yamada Gang in Japan. Later, th...
Young and Dangerous: Reloaded
On a dark Mongkok night, May, the cousin of Dai Tin-yee, was gang-raped to death by Med King and his men. The furious Tin-yee, together with his buddies, Ho-Nam...
Common Questions about Young and Dangerous Collection
How many movies are in the Young and Dangerous Collection?
There are currently 12 movies in the Young and Dangerous Collection, starting from Young and Dangerous to the latest release, War of the Underworld.
What is the best order to watch the Young and Dangerous Collection?
The best way to watch the Young and Dangerous Collection is usually in release order: starting with Young and Dangerous and ending with War of the Underworld. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Young and Dangerous Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for War of the Underworld in this franchise.