For decades, Dungeons & Dragons has captured the imagination of fantasy lovers worldwide with its intricate world-building, complex characters, and thrilling adventures. From tabletop games to books, comics, and video games, the franchise has spawned a vast and diverse universe that has inspired countless adaptations, including movies.
While the Dungeons and Dragons film franchise has had a rocky history, with both critical and commercial failures, it remains a beloved and essential part of the series’ lore. In this article, we’ll explore the Dungeons and Dragons movies in order, including the latest installment, Honor Among Thieves, to help you navigate the franchise’s cinematic universe.
How many Dungeons & Dragons movies are there?
There are three movies currently in the Dungeons and Dragons series, with the fourth movie set to be released on March 31st. The series started with the release of Dungeons & Dragons back in 2000, followed by two more sequels in 2005 and 2012, respectively. The fourth movie, titled “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, is set to reboot the whole universe. Â
Dungeons & Dragons movies in order (at a glance)
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
- Dungeons & Dragons 3: The Book of Vile Darkness
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Are Dungeons & Dragons movies connected? Do you need to watch them in a specific order?
Dungeons & Dragons movies are not directly connected to each other and do not need to be watched in a specific order. The first Dungeons & Dragons movie, released in 2000, was a standalone film that took place in its own universe with its own set of characters and plot.
It was followed by a direct-to-video sequel, Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God, in 2005, which also had its own separate storyline set 100 years after the first movie, with only one actor, Bruce Payne, returning to reprise his role. The same goes for the third movie as well. The fourth movie, Honor Among Thieves, has no connections to the previous trilogy whatsoever since it’s supposed to reboot the universe as a whole.
What is the best way to watch Dungeons & Dragons movies?
You can watch Dungeons & Dragons movies in any order since the movies are considered to be “standalone†sequels rather than direct continuations of the previous movies. The general idea is present. Still, most characters do not return, and the stories are disconnected. The same goes for Honor Among Thieves, the fourth movie in the series, which is completely standalone in terms of storyline and unconnected to the original trilogy. In any case, plenty of film franchises work this way, and we always recommend that you stick to the release date order since it’s the best way to enjoy most franchises.
Dungeons & Dragons movies in order by release date
1. Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
A young empress named Savina seeks to retrieve a powerful scepter from the evil sorcerer Profion, who seeks to overthrow her and take over the kingdom of Izmer. She enlists the help of a group of adventurers, including the thief Ridley, the mage Marina, and the dwarf Elwood, to aid her in her quest.
Along the way, they must battle dragons, golems, and other creatures, while navigating treacherous political alliances and personal rivalries. In the end, the heroes succeed in thwarting Profion’s plans and returning the scepter to Savina, restoring peace to Izmer.
2. Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005)
Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God takes place 100 years after the first movie’s events, with the kingdom of Izmer once again threatened by an ancient evil in the form of a powerful dragon god. The only character to return from the first movie is Damodar, a villainous character that once again stirs trouble.
A group of adventurers, including Berek, the warrior; Lux, the barbarian; Dorian, the cleric; Ormaline, the wizard; and Nim, the thief, are tasked with stopping the dragon god and its minions from destroying the kingdom. Along the way, they discover that the dragon god is linked to the death of Berek’s father and seek to avenge him.
3. Dungeons & Dragons 3: The Book of Vile Darkness (2012)
The Book of Vile Darkness is set in a completely new kingdom. The story follows a group of warriors led by a knight named Grayson seeking to rescue his father, who has been kidnapped by a cult that worships an evil deity known as the Book of Vile Darkness. Along the way, they must navigate dangerous terrain, battle monstrous creatures, and confront their own personal demons. The film features a darker and more mature tone than the previous movies, with themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption.
4. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
Edgin Darvis, a former member of the Harpers, seeks to retrieve a resurrection tablet to bring his wife back to life, who a Red Wizard killed. He forms a team with barbarian Holga Kilgore, amateur sorcerer Simon Aumar, and rogue Forge Fitzwilliam. However, during the mission to retrieve the tablet, they are double-crossed by a Red Wizard who steals something else. Edgin and Holga are captured and imprisoned for two years.
After escaping, they team up with tiefling druid Doric and recruit Simon to break into Forge’s vault and retrieve the resurrection tablet as proof of their original mission. The group tracks down a relic that can disable the enchantments guarding the vault and discover its whereabouts from Xenk Yandar, a survivor of the Thay after the Red Wizards destroyed their country.
Where to watch Dungeons & Dragons movies?
The first two installments in the series, Dungeons & Dragons (2000) and Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God (2005), can be watched on Amazon Prime video. The third installment, Dungeons & Dragons 3: The Book of Vile Darkness (2012), can be watched on AppleTV. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves was not yet released worldwide. It’s going to debut in theaters only on March 31st. It’s unknown as of now when the movie will appear on streaming platforms, but we’re going to update this post as soon as we have more information.
Will there be more Dungeons & Dragons movies?
The future of the live-action franchise will depend on the success of Honor Among Thieves, and so far, there are no indications that the sequel is already in the works. However, the future of the franchise looks good overall due to the live-action spin-off series being announced. The series is still in development, and it’s supposed to “complement†the live-action franchise. There is no set release date for the series currently, but we’re going to update you as soon as we know more.
