How to Watch the Once Upon a Time in China Movies in Order

Want to watch the Once Upon a Time in China movies in order? The franchise spans 6 films released from 1991 to 1997. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Once Upon a Time in China watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. Once Upon a Time in China (1991)

In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assum

2. Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)

Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend revolu

3. Once Upon a Time in China III (1993)

Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.

4. Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)

Wong Fei Hung must win another Lion Dance contest in order to defeat the eight foreign concessions in Shanghai.

5. Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)

After the authorities flee China with public funds, Wong Fei-Hung battles pirates and corrupt officials to help the government restore peace.

6. Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)

So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working co

Watch order at a glance

1. Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
2. Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
3. Once Upon a Time in China III (1993)
4. Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
5. Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
6. Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)

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