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The Popeye movie franchise begins with Popeye's Revenge, where the legend of Popeye haunts a group of counsellors opening a summer camp. The series continues with Popeye II: Returns, a direct sequel featuring a military experiment and an enhanced test subject descending on a summer camp. The third installment, Popeye III: Requiem, follows a covert research team imprisoning Popeye to harness his strength as a military weapon, leading to a violent breakout. Finally, Popeye 4: Resurrection depicts a fanatical cult attempting to resurrect Popeye, resulting in uncontrollable chaos. Because these films form a direct narrative sequence following the titular character's legend, military experiments, and resurrection, watching them in release order is the most logical way to follow the events.

Popeye's Revenge
Movie, 2025
This is the first entry in the franchise, establishing the legend of Popeye as he haunts a group of counsellors intending to open a summer camp.

Popeye II: Returns
Movie, 2026
Serving as a direct sequel to the first film, this entry introduces a botched military experiment and an enhanced test subject targeting a summer camp.

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Popeye III: Requiem
Movie, 2026
This third installment features a covert research team attempting to harness Popeye's superhuman strength as a military weapon, resulting in facility-wide destruction.

Popeye 4 : Resurrection
Movie, 2026
This fourth entry shows a fanatical cult attempting to resurrect Popeye to bend his strength to their will, leading to chaos and a desperate survivor.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Popeye's Revenge | Movie | 2025 | ★ 5.0 | Not yet |
| 2 | Popeye II: Returns | Movie | 2026 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
| 3 | Popeye III: Requiem | Movie | 2026 | ★ 1.0 | Not yet |
| 4 | Popeye 4 : Resurrection | Movie | 2026 | ★ 5.5 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with the first film in the series, Popeye's Revenge (2025), which introduces the legend of Popeye haunting a group of counsellors opening a summer camp, setting the stage for the subsequent sequels.
Yes, following release order is recommended because the films build directly upon one another, starting with the initial haunting, moving through military experiments, and culminating in a cult's attempt to resurrect the titular character.
None of the entries can be skipped if you want to follow the complete narrative trajectory, as each movie—from Popeye's Revenge through Popeye 4: Resurrection—continues the sequence involving Popeye's violent encounters, military experiments, and resurrection.
Watch in this order: 1. Popeye's Revenge, 2. Popeye II: Returns, 3. Popeye III: Requiem, 4. Popeye 4 : Resurrection.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2025 and 2026.
Popeye II: Returns has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.0 out of 10.