Watch the Eastrail 177 trilogy in release order: Unbreakable (2000), Split (2016) and Glass (2019). Split plays as a standalone thriller until its final scene reveals it shares a world with Unbreakable, and Glass brings David Dunn, Kevin Wendell Crumb and Elijah Price together. Release order and story order are the same.
- Titles
- 3
- Films
- 3
- Watch time
- 6 hours
- Box office
- $774 million
- Avg IMDb
- 7.1
Unbreakable movies in release order
Here is every Unbreakable (Eastrail 177) title in the order it came out, 2000 to 2019: 3 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unbreakable | 2000 | Film | 1h 46m | 7.3 |
| 2 | Split | 2016 | Film | 1h 57m | 7.3 |
| 3 | Glass | 2019 | Film | 2h 9m | 6.6 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Eastrail 177 Trilogy, release order and story order are the same thing: every film picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with Unbreakable and go in release order.
The whole thing is 6 hours. At two hours a night that is about 3 evenings.
The three highest rated: Unbreakable (7.3), Split (7.3), and Glass (6.6).
Every Unbreakable 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 46m
Unbreakable
An ordinary man makes an extraordinary discovery when a train accident leaves his fellow passengers dead — and him unscathed. The answer to this mystery could lie with the mysterious Elijah Price, a man who suffers from a disease that renders his bones as fragile as glass.
Why it matters: The origin: David Dunn walks away from the Eastrail 177 derailment, and Elijah Price explains why.
- Starring
- Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robin Wright
- Director
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Box office
- $248 million on a $75 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 71%
No. 02 · 2016 · Film · 1h 57m
Split
Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him — as well as everyone around him — as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.
Why it matters: Plays as a standalone thriller until the last scene ties it to Unbreakable.
- Starring
- James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Haley Lu Richardson
- Director
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Box office
- $278 million on a $9 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 79%
No. 03 · 2019 · Film · 2h 9m
Glass
In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.
Why it matters: The finale that puts David, Kevin and Elijah in one hospital; needs both earlier films.
- Starring
- James McAvoy, Bruce Willis, and Samuel L. Jackson
- Director
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Box office
- $247 million on a $20 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 37%
Unbreakable box office and budgets
The 3 Unbreakable films with reported numbers have grossed $774 million worldwide on about $104 million in combined budgets, roughly 7.4 times what they cost. The biggest is Split at $278 million, 36% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by Unbreakable ($248 million) and Glass ($247 million).
Measured against what it cost, the best return belongs to Split, which made 31 times its $9 million budget. The weakest was Unbreakable at 3.3 times its $75 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 Unbreakable movies
Across 3 rated titles, Eastrail 177 Trilogy averages 7.1 on IMDb. The top of the list is Unbreakable at 7.3, then Split (7.3) and Glass (6.6). At the bottom: Glass (6.6) and Split (7.3).
- Unbreakable7.3 · RT 71%
- Split7.3 · RT 79%
- Glass6.6 · RT 37%
Who appears in the most Unbreakable movies
Bruce Willis leads with 2 appearances as David Dunn and The Overseer, ahead of Samuel L. Jackson (2) and Spencer Treat Clark (2). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Willis | David Dunn / The Overseer | 2 | Unbreakable (2000) to Glass (2019) |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Elijah Price / Mr. Glass | 2 | Unbreakable (2000) to Glass (2019) |
| Spencer Treat Clark | Joseph Dunn | 2 | Unbreakable (2000) to Glass (2019) |
| Charlayne Woodard | Elijah's Mother / Mrs. Price | 2 | Unbreakable (2000) to Glass (2019) |
| James McAvoy | Dennis / Patricia | 2 | Split (2016) to Glass (2019) |
| Anya Taylor-Joy | Casey Cooke | 2 | Split (2016) to Glass (2019) |
Unbreakable directors and creators
1 filmmaker has directed or created Eastrail 177 Trilogy; M. Night Shyamalan has the most, with 3.
- M. Night ShyamalanUnbreakable (2000), Split (2016), and Glass (2019)
How long it takes to watch every Unbreakable movie
All 3 titles add up to 6 hours. That is about 3 two-hour evenings, or 1 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is Glass at 2h 9m.
The 3 best rated films: Unbreakable, Split, and Glass.
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 Unbreakable movies in?
Watch the Eastrail 177 trilogy in release order: Unbreakable (2000), Split (2016) and Glass (2019). Split plays as a standalone thriller until its final scene reveals it shares a world with Unbreakable, and Glass brings David Dunn, Kevin Wendell Crumb and Elijah Price together. Release order and story order are the same.
How many Unbreakable movies and shows are there?
There are 3 titles in the Eastrail 177 Trilogy franchise: 3 films and 0 series, released from 2000 to 2019.
How long does it take to watch all the Unbreakable movies?
About 6 hours for all 3 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Unbreakable title in chronological order?
Unbreakable, set in Philadelphia, 2000. In release order the first is Unbreakable (2000).
What is the best Unbreakable movie?
By IMDb score, Unbreakable (2000) at 7.3, followed by Split at 7.3.
What is the highest-grossing Unbreakable movie?
Split (2016), with $278 million worldwide. Eastrail 177 Trilogy films have made $774 million in total.
Who has appeared in the most Unbreakable movies?
Bruce Willis, in 2 of them as David Dunn.
What is the longest Unbreakable movie?
Glass, at 2h 9m.
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