Watch the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy in release order: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The World's End (2013). Edgar Wright directed all three with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but the stories don't connect, so any order works.
- Titles
- 3
- Films
- 3
- Watch time
- 5 hours
- Box office
- $166 million
- Avg IMDb
- 7.5
Cornetto Trilogy movies in release order
Here is every Cornetto Trilogy title in the order it came out, 2004 to 2013: 3 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaun of the Dead | 2004 | Film | 1h 39m | 7.8 |
| 2 | Hot Fuzz | 2007 | Film | 2h 1m | 7.8 |
| 3 | The World's End | 2013 | Film | 1h 49m | 6.9 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
The 3 films in the Cornetto Trilogy share themes, not a story, so there is no story order to follow; release order is the order they were made to be seen in.
Where to start
Start with Shaun of the Dead and go in release order.
The whole thing is 5 hours. At two hours a night that is about 3 evenings.
The three highest rated: Shaun of the Dead (7.8), Hot Fuzz (7.8), and The World's End (6.9).
Every Cornetto Trilogy movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2004 · Film · 1h 39m
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.
Why it matters: Edgar Wright's zombie comedy; strawberry Cornetto, for blood.
- Starring
- Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Kate Ashfield
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Box office
- $39 million on a $6 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%
No. 02 · 2007 · Film · 2h 1m
Hot Fuzz
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Why it matters: A London supercop in a sinister village; the blue Cornetto, for police.
- Starring
- Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Jim Broadbent
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Box office
- $81 million on a $12 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%
No. 03 · 2013 · Film · 1h 49m
The World's End
Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.
Why it matters: A pub crawl during an alien takeover; the mint Cornetto.
- Starring
- Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Paddy Considine
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Box office
- $46 million on a $20 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 89%
Cornetto Trilogy box office and budgets
The 3 Cornetto Trilogy films with reported numbers have grossed $166 million worldwide on about $38 million in combined budgets, roughly 4.4 times what they cost. The biggest is Hot Fuzz at $81 million, 49% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by The World's End ($46 million) and Shaun of the Dead ($39 million).
Measured against what it cost, the best return belongs to Hot Fuzz, which made 6.7 times its $12 million budget. The weakest was The World's End at 2.3 times its $20 million budget. As a rule of thumb, a film needs about two and a half times its budget at the box office to cover marketing and the theaters' cut.
The best and worst rated Cornetto Trilogy movies
Across 3 rated titles, Cornetto Trilogy averages 7.5 on IMDb. The top of the list is Shaun of the Dead at 7.8, then Hot Fuzz (7.8) and The World's End (6.9). At the bottom: The World's End (6.9) and Hot Fuzz (7.8).
- Shaun of the Dead7.8 · RT 92%
- Hot Fuzz7.8 · RT 91%
- The World's End6.9 · RT 89%
Who appears in the most Cornetto Trilogy movies
Simon Pegg leads with 3 appearances as Shaun and Nicholas Angel, ahead of Nick Frost (3) and Martin Freeman (2). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Pegg | Shaun / Nicholas Angel | 3 | Shaun of the Dead (2004) to The World's End (2013) |
| Nick Frost | Ed / PC Danny Butterman | 3 | Shaun of the Dead (2004) to The World's End (2013) |
| Martin Freeman | Declan / Oliver Chamberlain | 2 | Shaun of the Dead (2004) to The World's End (2013) |
| Rafe Spall | Noel / DC Andy Cartwright | 2 | Shaun of the Dead (2004) to Hot Fuzz (2007) |
| Paddy Considine | DS Andy Wainwright / Steven Prince | 2 | Hot Fuzz (2007) to The World's End (2013) |
Cornetto Trilogy directors and creators
1 filmmaker has directed or created Cornetto Trilogy; Edgar Wright has the most, with 3.
- Edgar WrightShaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013)
How long it takes to watch every Cornetto Trilogy movie
All 3 titles add up to 5 hours. That is about 3 two-hour evenings, or 1 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is Hot Fuzz at 2h 1m.
The 3 best rated films: Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End.
Everything takes about 6 days.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Cornetto Trilogy movies in?
Watch the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy in release order: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The World's End (2013). Edgar Wright directed all three with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, but the stories don't connect, so any order works.
How many Cornetto Trilogy movies and shows are there?
There are 3 titles in the Cornetto Trilogy franchise: 3 films and 0 series, released from 2004 to 2013.
How long does it take to watch all the Cornetto Trilogy movies?
About 5 hours for all 3 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Cornetto Trilogy title in chronological order?
Shaun of the Dead, set in First in the trilogy. In release order the first is Shaun of the Dead (2004).
What is the best Cornetto Trilogy movie?
By IMDb score, Shaun of the Dead (2004) at 7.8, followed by Hot Fuzz at 7.8.
What is the highest-grossing Cornetto Trilogy movie?
Hot Fuzz (2007), with $81 million worldwide. Cornetto Trilogy films have made $166 million in total.
Who has appeared in the most Cornetto Trilogy movies?
Simon Pegg, in 3 of them as Shaun.
What is the longest Cornetto Trilogy movie?
Hot Fuzz, at 2h 1m.
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