The Final Destination franchise plays around with the concepts of fate and destiny, and this leaves the door open to some interesting twists regarding time.
However, there are several subtle connections from film to film, so audiences who enjoy hunting for such details will find more benefit in watching them in order. So, each could realistically be watched on their own or in any random order and still be thoroughly enjoyed for the thrilling ride. Each Final Destination movie starts out with its own unique premonition and catastrophic event, with its own set of characters that must avoid Death's slow design. Overall, this adds to the illusion and immersion of the horror franchise.Īfter Final Destination 5, the series chronology continues in the order they were released. Still, by watching in chronological order, audiences experience the story as if it was really happening. However, it's not clear that the fifth installment of the series is a prequel until the very end, so the film itself doesn't provide any critical context that is necessary or beneficial for the following movies. Released in 2011, the film is set in 2000 and leaves off almost precisely where the first Final Destination movie picks up. Though it may seem a little backward, Final Destination 5 is the chronological beginning of the series.
