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Drunken Master Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Drunken Master movies in order
Last updated: October 4 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Drunken Master helped launch Jackie Chan's superstardom with its blend of comedy and the famous 'drunken boxing' style. The franchise spans a couple of decades, so here's how to watch it in order.
Drunken Master introduced the world to Jackie Chan's unique mix of slapstick comedy and dazzling martial arts, with Chan playing a young, mischievous Wong Fei-hung learning the art of drunken boxing. The original became a kung fu classic, and its long-awaited sequel is widely considered one of the greatest martial arts films ever made.
๐ Release Order
Release order shows how the franchise evolved from a 1970s breakout into a 1990s action masterpiece.
- Drunken Master (1978)
- Drunken Master II / The Legend of Drunken Master (1994)
- Drunken Master III (1994)
The films are loosely connected and share the drunken boxing theme rather than one continuous plot, so chronology tracks closely with release order.
๐ Story Chronology
Each film tells its own story built around drunken boxing, so story order simply follows the release sequence.
- Drunken Master (1978)
- Drunken Master II / The Legend of Drunken Master (1994)
- Drunken Master III (1994)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Start with the 1978 original to see the young Jackie Chan performance that made him a star, then move to Drunken Master II (released internationally as The Legend of Drunken Master), which features some of the most astonishing fight choreography ever filmed. Drunken Master III is a lesser entry that doesn't feature Chan, so it's optional. The first two films are essential viewing for any martial arts fan.
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