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The Hitman's Bodyguard Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch The Hitman's Bodyguard movies in order

Last updated: August 6 2026

Written by: ChronoBob

The Hitman's Bodyguard is the action-comedy series pairing Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson for foul-mouthed banter, car chases, and escalating chaos. Whether you want a quick binge or a full franchise marathon, having the right watch order makes the experience much smoother. These entries are easy to follow once you know where sequels and spinoffs belong, and that context makes the callbacks land much better.

The Hitman's Bodyguard franchise leans heavily on mismatched-buddy energy, mixing globe-trotting action with a fast-talking comedy rhythm. That makes it a useful franchise to map out before you start, especially if you want to see how the tone and scale change from one entry to the next.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order is essential because the sequel builds directly on the uneasy friendship and grudges established in the first movie.

  1. The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
  2. Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)

This is a straightforward two-film series, so once you finish the original you can roll right into the louder and wilder follow-up.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Chronological order is the same as release order. Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard takes place after the events of the first film and expands the central trio.

  1. The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
  2. Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Release order is the best pick for almost everyone. The first movie introduces the chemistry that makes the franchise work, while the sequel doubles down on the comedy and adds Salma Hayek to the action in a bigger way. If you are here for Reynolds and Jackson trading insults between shootouts, watching them in order gives you exactly what you want. It is also the easiest way to decide whether the later entries are essential for you or just fun extras once you have seen the original hook.

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