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Book Club Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Book Club movies in order
Last updated: November 12 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Book Club brought together Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen for a warm comedy about love later in life. Here's how to watch both films.
In Book Club, four lifelong friends who have met for a monthly book club for decades decide to read Fifty Shades of Grey, and the steamy novel inspires each of them to rethink their love lives. The charming comedy was a surprise box office hit, and the cast reunited for Book Club: The Next Chapter, in which the friends finally take the girls' trip to Italy they always talked about, with plenty of mishaps along the way.
π Release Order
Release order is the natural way to follow the four friends' story.
- Book Club (2018)
- Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023)
The Next Chapter is a direct continuation, catching up with Diane, Vivian, Sharon, and Carol after a few years, including the pandemic, have passed.
π Story Chronology
Because the sequel builds on the relationships formed in the first movie, the chronological order matches the release order.
- Book Club (2018)
- Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Start with Book Club. It sets up each woman's romantic journey and the friendship that ties them together, which makes the Italian adventure of The Next Chapter far more rewarding. Both films are breezy, feel-good comedies with legendary actresses clearly having fun, perfect for a relaxed movie night. If you enjoy them, try Mamma Mia!, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, or Father of the Bride.
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