By Marquee Editorial3 entries
The My Mom is a Character franchise follows the comedic and emotional life of Dona Herminia across three feature films. The entries connect directly by tracing the chronological evolution of her relationship with her children as they grow, move out, and start their own families. Because the narrative builds naturally upon her aging children and her shifting life circumstances, watching the films in their original release order provides the proper context for her character arc. Order definitely matters here, as each movie reflects a distinct stage of motherhood, transitioning from reminiscing about her kids' childhoods to coping with empty nest syndrome, and finally adapting to impending grandchildren and weddings.

My Mom Is a Character
Movie, 2013
This first film introduces Dona Herminia hiding away from her demanding kids and reminiscing about their younger years, establishing her core personality and family dynamics.

My Mom Is a Character 2
Movie, 2016
This second film places a newly rich and famous Dona Herminia face-to-face with the reality of her children moving out to live their own lives.

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My Mom Is a Character 3
Movie, 2019
This third film requires the supermom to reinvent herself as her daughter becomes pregnant and her son prepares to get married, forming new families.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Mom Is a Character | Movie | 2013 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 2 | My Mom Is a Character 2 | Movie | 2016 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 3 | My Mom Is a Character 3 | Movie | 2019 | ★ 8.2 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the first film, My Mom Is a Character from 2013, which introduces Dona Herminia and her relationship with her children.
Yes, release order is recommended because the movies follow the chronological progression of Dona Herminia's children growing up, moving out, and starting new families.
None of the entries can be skipped if you want to follow the complete narrative of Dona Herminia adapting to the changing lives of her children across all three stages.
Watch in this order: 1. My Mom Is a Character, 2. My Mom Is a Character 2, 3. My Mom Is a Character 3.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 2013 and 2019.
My Mom Is a Character 3 has the highest average rating in this guide, at 8.2 out of 10.