Warning:Kingsmanspoilers ahead!
TheKingsmanfilms take viewers on a thrilling journey of elite spy missions, blending high-octane action with humor, historical context and razor-sharp style.
With a star-studded cast in every installment, each film delves deeper into the complex history and evolution of the fictional Kingsman organization, a group of elite secret agents who operate under the guise of a high-end tailor shop in London, exploring the origins of its members and the threats they face. The franchise even had a spinoff with the February 2024 filmArgyllewhich includedHenry Cavillas a Kingsman agent.
Notable stars includeColin Firthas Harry Hart, a seasoned Kingsman agent;Taron Egertonas Eggsy Unwin, a young recruit with a troubled past; andRalph Fiennesas Orlando Oxford, a key figure in the formation of the agency.
But with its mix of modern-day adventures and historical origins, figuring out how to watch theKingsmanmovies in chronological order can be tricky with the three films and a fourth,Kingsman: The Blue Blood, on the way.
To find out how to watch theKingsmanfranchise in chronological order, keep reading.
The King’s Mantakes viewers back to the origins of the Kingsman agency during World War I, and serves as the starting point for the franchise timeline, laying the foundation for the events that unfold in the later films.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sets off a chain of events leading to the war, and Oxford’s group works behind the scenes to prevent further global chaos. The film also introduces Oxford’s son, Conrad (Harris Dickinson), who becomes increasingly involved in the conflict, despite his father’s warnings.
As the story progresses, the establishment of the Kingsman agency unfolds, with Oxford eventually purchasing the famous tailor shop that becomes the organization’s headquarters.
As Eggsy undergoes rigorous training, Hart investigates billionaire Richmond Valentine’s (Samuel L. Jackson) plan to trigger global violence through SIM cards. After Hart is killed, Eggsy teams up with fellow agents to stop Valentine in order to save the world. By the film’s end, Eggsy steps into his mentor’s shoes, continuing the legacy of the Kingsman.
The film marks the beginning of Eggsy’s journey as a Kingsman agent and is set squarely in the middle of the chronological timeline.
Channing Tatum, Halle Berry “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” Film - 2017.G Keyte/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
G Keyte/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock
InKingsman: The Golden Circle, Eggsy (Egerton) faces a new threat when Poppy Adams (Julianne Moore), leader of the Golden Circle drug cartel, destroys Kingsman’s headquarters. Eggsy and a surviving agent, Merlin (Mark Strong), ally with their American counterparts, the Statesman, to stop Poppy’s plan to unleash a deadly toxin.
Along the way, they discover Hart (Firth) is still alive but suffering from amnesia, and work to restore his memory and bring him back into the fold. The film boasts an impressive cast of both cameos and supporting roles, includingHalle Berry,Channing Tatum,Jeff Bridges,Pedro PascalandElton John(who makes an appearance as himself).
The upcomingKingsman: The Blue Blood, will follow the events ofThe Golden Circle.Vaughn toldColliderin 2024 that it will be the last linear installment in the series and conclude the relationship between Hart and Eggsy.
source: people.com