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Die Hard watch order

Die Hard movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch the Die Hard films in release order: Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard and A Good Day to Die Hard. Each is a self-contained case, but John McClane's family story runs through them in order.

How to watch the Die Hard movies in order: the full guide

All 5 films and series in the Die Hard franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Die Hard (1988); the first in chronological order is Die Hard (set in Nakatomi Plaza, Christmas).

Release order

  1. Die Hard (Movie, 1988): Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas Eve; the place to start.
  2. Die Hard 2 (Movie, 1990): Christmas Eve again, at Dulles Airport.
  3. Die Hard with a Vengeance (Movie, 1995): Hans Gruber's brother and Samuel L. Jackson.
  4. Live Free or Die Hard (Movie, 2007): McClane versus a cyber attack.
  5. A Good Day to Die Hard (Movie, 2013): McClane and his son in Moscow.

Chronological order

  1. Die Hard (set in Nakatomi Plaza, Christmas): Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas Eve; the place to start.
  2. Die Hard 2 (set in Dulles Airport, Christmas): Christmas Eve again, at Dulles Airport.
  3. Die Hard with a Vengeance (set in New York): Hans Gruber's brother and Samuel L. Jackson.
  4. Live Free or Die Hard (set in Washington): McClane versus a cyber attack.
  5. A Good Day to Die Hard (set in Moscow): McClane and his son in Moscow.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Die Hard movies in?

Watch the Die Hard films in release order: Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard and A Good Day to Die Hard. Each is a self-contained case, but John McClane's family story runs through them in order.

How many Die Hard movies and shows are there?

There are 5 titles in the Die Hard franchise: 5 films and 0 series, released from 1988 to 2013.

How long does it take to watch all the Die Hard movies?

About 10 hours for all 5 titles, counting every episode.

What is the first Die Hard title in chronological order?

Die Hard, set in Nakatomi Plaza, Christmas. In release order the first is Die Hard (1988).