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The Hangover Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Hangover movies in order

Last updated: September 14 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

The Hangover trilogy follows the Wolfpack through a series of disastrous, unforgettable misadventures. A simple watch order keeps the running gags and callbacks in the right place.

The Hangover became a comedy phenomenon by dropping Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug into wild situations they can barely remember. Directed by Todd Phillips, the trilogy escalates the chaos from a Las Vegas bachelor party to Bangkok and back again. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis anchor the Wolfpack, while Ken Jeong's Mr. Chow grows into a scene-stealing recurring menace. Each film opens on the aftermath of some new disaster and dares you to piece together how it happened.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order follows the Wolfpack's escalating misadventures in sequence.

  1. The Hangover (2009)
  2. The Hangover Part II (2011)
  3. The Hangover Part III (2013)

The sequels pick up after one another, so the timeline is perfectly linear.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Story chronology matches release order, with each film set after the last.

  1. The Hangover (2009)
  2. The Hangover Part II (2011)
  3. The Hangover Part III (2013)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch in release order, beginning with the 2009 original. The callbacks and character arcs β€” especially Alan's β€” only land if you've seen the previous films. Part II essentially reruns the first film's formula in a wilder setting, while Part III breaks the mold as a darker finale that ties off the Mr. Chow saga. It's a straightforward trilogy best enjoyed front to back.

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