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Veteran Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Veteran movies in order
Last updated: November 13 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Veteran is a hit Korean action-comedy about a tough detective taking on a spoiled chaebol heir. Its long-awaited sequel arrived nearly a decade later. Here is how to watch both.
Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, Veteran stars Hwang Jung-min as Seo Do-cheol, a hard-nosed detective who goes after a powerful and arrogant third-generation business heir played by Yoo Ah-in. The film was one of the biggest box-office hits in South Korean history, thanks to its thrilling fights, sharp humor and satisfying takedown of privilege. In 2024, Hwang Jung-min returned for I, the Executioner, which pits his squad against a vigilante serial killer.
π Release Order
With two films, release order is quick and simple.
- Veteran (2015)
- I, the Executioner (2024)
I, the Executioner is a direct sequel set years after the first film, bringing back Seo Do-cheol and his team of detectives.
π Story Chronology
Story order matches release order, as the sequel continues the career of the same investigative squad.
- Veteran (2015)
- I, the Executioner (2024)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch Veteran first. While I, the Executioner tells a new case, its themes about justice and public anger build directly on the original film, and returning characters have more impact once you know them. Together the two films make an excellent double feature for fans of Korean crime cinema and its high-energy action choreography.
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