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How to Watch the Police Academy Movies in Order

All 7 Police Academy movies in release order (1984 to 1994), with a quick take on each film.

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Police Academy movies in order
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Want to watch the Police Academy movies in order? The franchise spans 7 films released from 1984 to 1994. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Police Academy watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. Police Academy (1984)

New rules enforced by the Lady Mayoress mean that sex, weight, height and intelligence need no longer be a factor for joining the Police Force. This opens the floodgates for all and sundry to enter th

2. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)

Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of

3. Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)

When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades

4. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patrol program. Although the community relations projec

5. Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988)

The Police Academy misfits travel to Miami Beach for Commandant Lassard to be honored with a prestigious lifetime award pending his retirement. Things take a turn when Lassard unknowingly ends up in p

6. Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)

Our favourite police men are called together to deal with a gang who rob banks and jewelers. Using their various talents as well as their extraordinary luck, the crooks stand no chance against our men

7. Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)

The Russians seek help in dealing with the Mafia from the veterans of the Police Academy. They head off to Moscow, in order to find evidence against Konstantin Konali, who marketed a computer game tha

Watch order at a glance

  1. Police Academy (1984)
  2. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)
  3. Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)
  4. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)
  5. Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988)
  6. Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)
  7. Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)

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Frequently asked questions

How many Police Academy movies are there?

There are 7 Police Academy movies, released from 1984 to 1994.

What order should I watch the Police Academy movies in?

Release order is the recommended way to watch: start with Police Academy (1984) and finish with Police Academy: Mission to Moscow.

What is the first Police Academy movie?

Police Academy, released in 1984.

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