How to watch

The original Wild Things (1998) stars Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards and Kevin Bacon in a steamy Florida-set thriller where nobody is who they seem. A false accusation against a guidance counsellor spirals into a scheme full of betrayals, and the film's mid-credits scenes famously reveal even more twists. Three direct-to-video sequels followed, each reusing the formula with new characters.

🕐 Release Order

Here are all the Wild Things movies in the order they were released.

1. Wild Things (1998)
2. Wild Things 2 (2004)
3. Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough (2005)
4. Wild Things: Foursome (2010)

The sequels don't continue the story of the original cast, which keeps the timeline simple.

📖 Story Chronology

Each film is a standalone story set in the same kind of wealthy Florida community, so the chronological order is the same as the release order.

1. Wild Things (1998)
2. Wild Things 2 (2004)
3. Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough (2005)
4. Wild Things: Foursome (2010)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch the original Wild Things first; it's the best-made film in the series and sets the template for everything that follows. After that, the sequels can be watched in any order, since they're loose remixes of the same plot. If you only have time for one, stick with the 1998 film and be sure to watch through the credits.

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