“Final Destination” in Order: All the Films

“Final Destination” is an American horror franchise about people who escape a catastrophe thanks to a premonition: afterward Death takes them one by one through a chain of “coincidences.” The series was based on a script by Jeffrey Reddick, written for the TV series “The X-Files.” As of October 17, 2026, six films have been released: from “Final Destination” (2000) to “Final Destination Bloodlines” (2025). Below you’ll find their order by release and by plot chronology, as well as a short spoiler-free note on each film. The data comes from Wikipedia pages checked on October 17, 2026.

Warning. The films in the series show scenes of violent deaths. We don’t list age ratings: they vary by country and service, so check them on the film’s page.

How the films are built

All the films follow a similar scheme. The hero has a premonition of a catastrophe, saves himself and several others, and then it turns out that Death does not forget those who have “cheated” her. She kills them in a series of elaborate accidents that resemble a chain reaction. According to Ukrainian Wikipedia, the main theme of the series is fatalism and the impossibility of defeating death. English Wikipedia adds that the series was praised for its original idea, in which the villain is Death itself, and for the ingenuity of its death scenes.

All films in release order

No.	Film	Year	Director	Minutes
1	Final Destination	2000	James Wong	98
2	Final Destination 2	2003	David R. Ellis	90
3	Final Destination 3	2006	James Wong	93
4	The Final Destination	2009	David R. Ellis	82
5	Final Destination 5	2011	Steven Quale	91
6	Final Destination Bloodlines	2025	Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein	110

Data: Wikipedia. As of October 17, 2026.

Plot chronology

Each film tells the story of a new group of characters, but there are connections between the parts. Wikipedia calls the fifth film a prequel to the first, so in plot chronology it comes first.

By plot	Film	Relation
1	Final Destination 5	prequel to the first film
2	Final Destination	the first film in the series
3	Final Destination 2	the action takes place a year after the first
4	Final Destination 3	the action takes place six years after the first
5	The Final Destination	a standalone sequel to the third
6	Final Destination Bloodlines	part of the events are moved to the past, the rest take place in our time

According to Wikipedia. As of October 17, 2026.

What happens in each film

Final Destination

Official trailer · “Final Destination” (2000)

Final Destination · 2000 · dir. James Wong · 98 min

High school student Alex has a premonition that the plane his class is flying to Paris will explode. He and several other people leave the aircraft, and Death goes after those it missed. For Wong this is his directorial debut, and the film won the Saturn Award for best horror film.

Final Destination 2

Official trailer · “Final Destination 2” (2003)

Final Destination 2 · 2003 · dir. David R. Ellis · 90 min

A direct sequel. Student Kimberly foresees a mass pileup on the highway and closes the entrance, saving several drivers. The car crash scene was nominated for an MTV Movie Award.

Final Destination 3

Official trailer · “Final Destination 3” (2006)

Final Destination 3 · 2006 · dir. James Wong · 93 min

Graduate Wendy and her friends, on a roller coaster ride, foresee that the cars will derail. The key to the puzzle becomes photographs taken in the park. Wikipedia calls the film a standalone sequel to the second.

The Final Destination

Official trailer · “The Final Destination” (2009)

The Final Destination · 2009 · dir. David R. Ellis · 82 min

Student Nick, at a race, sees debris from a crash come down on the grandstand. In the original the title has no number: The Final Destination. This is the first film in the series shot in HD 3D.

Final Destination 5

Official trailer · “Final Destination 5” (2011)

Final Destination 5 · 2011 · dir. Steven Quale · 91 min

Colleagues are on their way to a company party, and Sam foresees a bridge collapsing. Tony Todd returns in this film; in the earlier parts he played the morgue worker William Bludworth.

Final Destination Bloodlines

Official trailer · “Final Destination Bloodlines” (2025)

Final Destination Bloodlines · 2025 · dir. Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein · 110 min

Student Stefanie inherits from her grandmother a premonition of an old catastrophe, the collapse of a tower, and learns that Death has not yet finished with her family. This is the sixth film in the series; in the United States it was released on May 16, 2025.

Beyond the films

The series has also gone beyond film. In 2005 and 2006 the publisher Black Flame released nine novels, including novelizations of the first three films. There are also two comics: “Final Destination: Sacrifice” (2006), which was added to some DVDs of the third film, and the series “Final Destination: Spring Break” (2007) from Zenescope Entertainment.

Where to start

Every film tells about new characters, so you can start with any of them. However, the second film is a direct sequel to the first, and Wikipedia calls the fifth a prequel, so for those who are meeting the series for the first time it is more convenient to follow release order.

What you want	What to take
A classic setup	Final Destination (2000)
A direct sequel	Final Destination 2 (2003)
Standalone stories	Final Destination 3 and The Final Destination
A prequel	Final Destination 5 (2011)
The newest film	Final Destination Bloodlines (2025)

More horror for October 31 is in the selection “What to Watch on Halloween”. Also see the viewing order for the series “The Conjuring” and “Saw”.

Tip. If you don’t feel like watching the whole series, pick the film with the setup that appeals to you most: each one begins with a new premonition and a new group of characters.

Frequently asked questions

How many films are there in the “Final Destination” series?

As of October 17, 2026, six have been released: from “Final Destination” (2000) to “Final Destination Bloodlines” (2025).

Why is the sixth film called “Bloodlines” in Ukrainian?

That is the title given by Ukrainian Wikipedia (English: Final Destination Bloodlines), which also notes that the film is sometimes called “Final Destination 6.”

Why does the fourth film have a title without a number in the original?

The original title of the fourth film is The Final Destination. In Ukrainian Wikipedia the page carries the number 4 in its title.

Do I have to watch in order?

No, but the second film is a direct sequel to the first, and Wikipedia calls the third and fourth standalone sequels. So the simplest option is to follow the release order.

Where can I watch “Final Destination”?

Streaming catalogs change, so we don’t provide a list. Check the page of the film you want on a service available to you.

Sources

Data was checked against live Wikipedia pages on October 17, 2026.