Where to start with21 Jump Street
2 versions · originally a film, 2012
Themes: Fish Out of Water, Nostalgia, Revisiting the Past, Identity Crisis, Self-Discovery.
Start with 21 Jump Street (Phil Lord, 2012) — the film. 21 Jump Street exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2012; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Jump Street franchise delivers high-octane buddy comedy centered on two mismatched undercover cops navigating the absurdity of modern educational institutions.
✦ Most fans start here
21 Jump Street (2012)
The original movie
✦ Start here21 Jump Street
Phil Lord · Film · 2012
21 Jump Street (2012) establishes the definitive dynamic between Schmidt and Jenko as they tackle a high school drug ring, serving as the essential foundation for the entire comedic series.
2014 film
22 Jump Street
Phil Lord · Film · 2014
22 Jump Street (2014) shifts the undercover operation to a college campus, escalating the established buddy-cop formula and testing the partners' relationship through new social environments and collegiate football team dynamics.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Jump Street movies in?
You should watch 21 Jump Street first, followed by the sequel, 22 Jump Street. Watching them in this release order ensures you follow the narrative progression of the characters correctly as they transition from their initial undercover assignment to their subsequent mission in the second film.
Is 21 Jump Street the first movie in the series?
Yes, 21 Jump Street is the first film in the series. It serves as the starting point for the franchise, introducing the undercover police operation that continues in the follow-up film, 22 Jump Street.
Are there any sequels to 21 Jump Street?
Yes, there is one direct sequel to 21 Jump Street titled 22 Jump Street. This 2014 movie continues the story of the protagonists from the first film as they take on a new undercover assignment at a college campus.
How many movies are in the 21 Jump Street film series?
There are two movies currently in the series: 21 Jump Street, released in 2012, and its 2014 sequel, 22 Jump Street. These two films comprise the complete cinematic collection based on the source material provided.