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The Cold War movie franchise consists of three films centering on Hong Kong police operations, kidnappings, and divided police departments. The series includes Cold War from 2012, Cold War II from 2016, and the 2026 release Cold War 1994 which goes back in time to a tycoon's kidnapping. Because the entries span different time periods, including a 1994 prequel story alongside contemporary events, viewers can choose between release order or chronological order. Watching the films helps follow the specific police actions, hijacked firearms, escaped criminal masterminds, and investigations depicted across the different years without assuming overarching continuity beyond the provided facts.

Cold War 1994
Movie, 2026
Set in 1994, this entry depicts a tycoon's kidnapping in Hong Kong where police pursued personal gain while an OCID Superintendent risked everything to expose the truth.

Cold War
Movie, 2012
This film shows the Hong Kong police receiving calls from hijackers after five specially trained officers and a van full of firearms fall off the grid.

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Cold War II
Movie, 2016
Depicts a suspected criminal mastermind escaping from police custody, resulting in a divided police department and rival police chiefs fighting on the streets.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold War 1994 | Movie | 2026 | ★ 6.5 | Not yet |
| 2 | Cold War | Movie | 2012 | ★ 6.6 | Not yet |
| 3 | Cold War II | Movie | 2016 | ★ 6.2 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You can start with Cold War 1994 if you prefer chronological order, as it takes place in 1994, or start with the original 2012 Cold War film in release order.
Release order is not strictly required because the franchise includes a prequel set in 1994 alongside films released in 2012 and 2016, allowing for different viewing sequences.
None of the entries should be skipped if you want to experience every available movie in the franchise, as there are only three films in total.
Watch in this order: 1. Cold War 1994, 2. Cold War, 3. Cold War II.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 2012 and 2026.
Cold War has the highest average rating in this guide, at 6.6 out of 10.