Die Hard watch order

Start with the original 1988 film, Die Hard, which introduces John McClane and his fight against terrorists in a seized Los Angeles building.

Yes, release order matches the chronological timeline of the films, starting with the 1988 original and following through the subsequent sequels up to 2013.

None of the five movies need to be skipped if you want to watch every film in the franchise in its intended release order.

Watch in this order: 1. Die Hard, 2. Die Hard 2, 3. Die Hard: With a Vengeance, 4. Live Free or Die Hard, 5. A Good Day to Die Hard.

This guide lists 5 entries, released between 1988 and 2013.

Die Hard has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.8 out of 10.