Watching Final Destination movies in order isn't crucial but enhances the experience. Plot connections and character insights reward sequential viewing.
Final Destination 5 is actually a prequel to the first movie, and it reveals how Death first came into contact with the main character of the first movie.
Final Destination (2000) sets Death's pattern; Final Destination 5 reveals its origin. An intricate link unveils fate's inception.
Final Destination 2 continues the story after the first film, with survivor Kimberly fearing Death's imminent arrival, connecting to Route 23.
Final Destination 3 follows Wendy Christensen's roller coaster premonition, connecting to prior events, as she unravels Death's design using eerie amusement park photos.
Fourth in the series, The Final Destination (2009) follows crash survivors haunted by Death's pursuit, dying in chilling, inventive ways.
All of the Final Destination movies are available to stream on Netflix.