Where should I start watching the Ip Man franchise?

Start with The Legend Is Born: Ip Man, which covers the early life and initial training of the martial arts genius before moving on to his later challenges in the subsequent films.

Is release order required to understand the franchise?

Following release order aligns closely with chronological events in the master's life, beginning with his early training and progressing through his career as a policeman and his later battles in 1950s Hong Kong.

Which entries can be skipped?

None of the entries can be skipped if you want to experience all the available films detailing the different periods of Ip Man's life, from his youth to his later struggles.