The Final Destination films are self-contained, but release order is best. Final Destination 5 (2011) is a prequel whose ending loops into the first film, and Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) ties the series together.
- Titles
- 6
- Films
- 6
- Watch time
- 9 hours
- Box office
- $986 million
- Avg IMDb
- 6.1
Final Destination movies in release order
Here is every Final Destination title in the order it came out, 2000 to 2025: 6 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Destination | 2000 | Film | 1h 38m | 6.7 |
| 2 | Final Destination 2 | 2003 | Film | 1h 30m | 6.2 |
| 3 | Final Destination 3 | 2006 | Film | 1h 32m | 5.9 |
| 4 | The Final Destination | 2009 | Film | 1h 22m | 5.1 |
| 5 | Final Destination 5 | 2011 | Film | 1h 31m | 5.9 |
| 6 | Final Destination Bloodlines | 2025 | Film | 1h 50m | 6.7 |
Final Destination timeline: movies in chronological order
The same titles in story order, by when they take place, with the year or era each one is set in.
| # | Title | Set in | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Destination 5 | Before Flight 180 | 2011 |
| 2 | Final Destination | Flight 180 | 2000 |
| 3 | Final Destination 2 | One year later | 2003 |
| 4 | Final Destination 3 | 2006 | |
| 5 | The Final Destination | 2009 | |
| 6 | Final Destination Bloodlines | 1969 & 2024 | 2025 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
Release order and story order disagree on 5 titles here. In release order you start with Final Destination (2000); in story order you start with Final Destination 5, set in Before Flight 180, which came out 11 years later.
First time through, watch in release order. That is how the twists, returning characters and callbacks were built to land, and later entries assume you have seen the earlier ones. On a rewatch, try story order. It turns Final Destination into one continuous story and makes the prequels play as setup instead of backstory.
Where to start
Start with Final Destination and go in release order.
The whole thing is 9 hours. At two hours a night that is about 5 evenings.
The three highest rated: Final Destination (6.7), Final Destination Bloodlines (6.7), and Final Destination 2 (6.2).
Every Final Destination 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 · 2000 · Film · 1h 38m · 2nd in story order
Final Destination
After a teenager has a terrifying vision of him and his friends dying in a plane crash, he prevents the accident only to have Death hunt them down, one by one.
Why it matters: Flight 180; the place to start.
- Starring
- Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, and Kerr Smith
- Director
- James Wong
- Box office
- $113 million on a $23 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%
No. 02 · 2003 · Film · 1h 30m · 3rd in story order
Final Destination 2
When Kimberly has a violent premonition of a highway pileup she blocks the freeway, keeping a few others meant to die, safe...Or are they? The survivors mysteriously start dying and it's up to Kimberly to stop it before she's next.
Why it matters: The highway pile-up, a year later.
- Starring
- A.J. Cook, Ali Larter, and Michael Landes
- Director
- David R. Ellis
- Box office
- $91 million on a $26 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 52%
No. 03 · 2006 · Film · 1h 32m · 4th in story order
Final Destination 3
High school senior Wendy's premonition of a deadly rollercoaster ride saves her life and a lucky few, but not from death itself — which seeks out those who escaped their fate.
Why it matters: The roller coaster.
- Starring
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ryan Merriman, and Kris Lemche
- Director
- James Wong
- Box office
- $119 million on a $25 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 44%
No. 04 · 2009 · Film · 1h 22m · 5th in story order
The Final Destination
A horrifying premonition saves a young man and his friends from death during a racetrack accident but terrible fates await them nonetheless.
Why it matters: The racetrack.
- Starring
- Bobby Campo, Shantel VanSanten, and Nick Zano
- Director
- David R. Ellis
- Box office
- $187 million on a $40 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 5.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 28%
No. 05 · 2011 · Film · 1h 31m · 1st in story order
Final Destination 5
Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man’s premonition saves a group of coworkers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But this group of unsuspecting souls was never supposed to survive, and, in a terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death’s sinister agenda.
Why it matters: A prequel whose final scene loops into the first film.
- Starring
- Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, and Miles Fisher
- Director
- Steven Quale
- Box office
- $158 million on a $40 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 64%
No. 06 · 2025 · Film · 1h 50m
Final Destination Bloodlines
Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.
Why it matters: The 2025 entry that ties the series together.
- Starring
- Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, and Rya Kihlstedt
- Director
- Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky
- Box office
- $318 million on a $50 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%
Final Destination box office and budgets
The 6 Final Destination films with reported numbers have grossed $986 million worldwide on about $204 million in combined budgets, roughly 4.8 times what they cost. The biggest is Final Destination Bloodlines at $318 million, 32% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by The Final Destination ($187 million) and Final Destination 5 ($158 million).
Measured against what it cost, the best return belongs to Final Destination Bloodlines, which made 6.4 times its $50 million budget. The weakest was Final Destination 2 at 3.5 times its $26 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 Final Destination movies
Across 6 rated titles, Final Destination averages 6.1 on IMDb. The top of the list is Final Destination at 6.7, then Final Destination Bloodlines (6.7) and Final Destination 2 (6.2). At the bottom: The Final Destination (5.1) and Final Destination 5 (5.9).
- Final Destination6.7 · RT 50%
- Final Destination Bloodlines6.7 · RT 92%
- Final Destination 26.2 · RT 52%
- Final Destination 35.9 · RT 44%
- Final Destination 55.9 · RT 64%
- The Final Destination5.1 · RT 28%
Who appears in the most Final Destination movies
Tony Todd leads with 4 appearances as Bludworth and Mr. Bludworth, ahead of Ali Larter (2). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Todd | Bludworth / Mr. Bludworth | 4 | Final Destination (2000) to Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) |
| Ali Larter | Clear Rivers | 2 | Final Destination (2000) to Final Destination 2 (2003) |
Final Destination directors and creators
5 filmmakers have directed or created Final Destination; James Wong has the most, with 2.
- James WongFinal Destination (2000) and Final Destination 3 (2006)
- David R. EllisFinal Destination 2 (2003) and The Final Destination (2009)
- Steven QualeFinal Destination 5 (2011)
- Adam SteinFinal Destination Bloodlines (2025)
- Zach LipovskyFinal Destination Bloodlines (2025)
How long it takes to watch every Final Destination movie
All 6 titles add up to 9 hours. That is about 5 two-hour evenings, or 1 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is Final Destination Bloodlines at 1h 50m.
The 4 best rated films: Final Destination, Final Destination Bloodlines, Final Destination 2, and Final Destination 3.
Everything takes about 10 days.
Final Destination 7 is out May 12, 2028. Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Upcoming Final Destination movies
- Final Destination 7May 12, 2028
Common questions
What order should I watch the Final Destination movies in?
The Final Destination films are self-contained, but release order is best. Final Destination 5 (2011) is a prequel whose ending loops into the first film, and Final Destination Bloodlines (2025) ties the series together.
How many Final Destination movies and shows are there?
There are 6 titles in the Final Destination franchise: 6 films and 0 series, released from 2000 to 2025. 1 more is announced: Final Destination 7.
How long does it take to watch all the Final Destination movies?
About 9 hours for all 6 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Final Destination title in chronological order?
Final Destination 5, set in Before Flight 180. In release order the first is Final Destination (2000).
What is the next Final Destination release?
Final Destination 7, out May 12, 2028.
What is the best Final Destination movie?
By IMDb score, Final Destination (2000) at 6.7, followed by Final Destination Bloodlines at 6.7.
What is the highest-grossing Final Destination movie?
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025), with $318 million worldwide. Final Destination films have made $986 million in total.
Who has appeared in the most Final Destination movies?
Tony Todd, in 4 of them as Bludworth.
What is the longest Final Destination movie?
Final Destination Bloodlines, at 1h 50m.
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