Collection Movies 2026.04.28

Movies to Rewatch Before the Release: Series and Their Prequels

We've gathered series prequels that are perfect for revisiting when you want to refresh your understanding of the universe and character relationships before a new movie comes out.

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Recently, many theatrical films are continuing series and shared universes rather than standalone stories. While you can enjoy the new installment on its own, rewatching the previous films helps you better understand the characters' choices, relationships, and fan service moments. This is especially true for action, superhero, animation, and horror series, where knowing previous events enhances the enjoyment.

This list focuses on notable franchises and their prequels that are great to revisit before and after the release. If it’s hard to binge-watch everything at once, consider watching just the most important 1-2 films first, and then expanding based on your preferences.

Mission: Impossible Series

This long-running franchise centers around Tom Cruise's real action and spy team dynamics. Before watching the latest installment, it's a good idea to revisit the last 2-3 films to grasp character relationships and the flow of the IMF team.

감독 브라이언 드 팔마 외 연도 1996~ 장르 스파이 액션 이미지 출처 Wikipedia

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John Wick Series

An action series that expands around a retired assassin and the rules of the assassin world. The design of the action and universe rules builds up in each installment, making it more immersive when watched in order.

감독 채드 스타헬스키 외 연도 2014~ 장르 액션 이미지 출처 The Movie Database

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Mad Max Series

A post-apocalyptic action series set in a desolate future world. The atmosphere of the universe and the thrilling action are important, and watching previous installments helps you better understand the tone of the new film.

감독 조지 밀러 연도 1979~ 장르 액션 SF 이미지 출처 Wikipedia

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Dune Series

An epic sci-fi masterpiece that weaves together politics, religion, prophecy, and ecology based on a vast original universe. With many character names and power dynamics, revisiting the previous film makes the emotional arcs of the new installment much clearer.

감독 드니 빌뇌브 연도 2021~ 장르 SF 이미지 출처 Wikipedia

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Avatar Series

A sci-fi adventure centered around the planet Pandora and the Na'vi people. While the visual experience of the universe is strong, themes of family, nature, and colonialism carry through, making it worth revisiting the previous films.

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Inside Out Series

A Pixar animation that expresses emotions as characters. Its relatable setting makes rewatching the first film before seeing the new installment help you grasp the character growth flow.

감독 피트 닥터 외 연도 2015~ 장르 애니메이션 이미지 출처 The Movie Database

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Series

An animated superhero film that boldly utilizes multiverse and graphic styles. With many characters and a quickly expanding universe, watching the previous film helps you better follow the emotional lines and jokes.

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Conjuring Universe

The Conjuring Universe

A horror franchise connected through characters linked to real-life events. Watching in release order rather than chronological order makes it easier to understand the methods of universe expansion.

감독 제임스 완 외 연도 2013~ 장르 공포 이미지 출처 The Movie Database

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Alien Series

A representative franchise that combines sci-fi and horror. Since the themes of life forms, corporate greed, and the claustrophobia of space recur, rewatching key films can help deepen your understanding of the universe.

감독 리들리 스콧 외 연도 1979~ 장르 SF 공포 이미지 출처 Wikipedia

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The Outlaws Series

A Korean crime action franchise where the character of Ma Seok-do and the villain structure varies in each installment. Rewatching the action tone and humor of the previous films before the latest installment highlights the evolution of the series.

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The order of rewatching series is important. Watching in release order makes it easier to follow the flow as experienced by audiences at the time, while watching in chronological order can provide a more natural narrative connection. If you’re short on time, it's effective to start with the latest installment, the one featuring the protagonist's first appearance, or a critically acclaimed film.

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Mission: Impossible Series

브라이언 드 팔마 외 · 1996~ · 스파이 액션 · Wikipedia

John Wick Series

채드 스타헬스키 외 · 2014~ · 액션 · The Movie Database

Mad Max Series

조지 밀러 · 1979~ · 액션 SF · Wikipedia

Dune Series

드니 빌뇌브 · 2021~ · SF · Wikipedia

Avatar Series

제임스 카메론 · 2009~ · SF 어드벤처 · Wikipedia

Inside Out Series