Where to start
21 Jump Street
2 versions · originally a film, 2012
The Jump Street franchise revitalizes the buddy cop dynamic through self-aware humor, chaotic undercover antics, and genuine bromantic chemistry.
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21 Jump Street (2012)
The original movie
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Phil Lord · Film · 2012
21 Jump Street (2012) establishes the definitive comedic foundation of the series, perfectly balancing high-stakes police procedural tropes with the absurd reality of infiltrating a modern high school environment.
2014 film
22 Jump Street
Phil Lord · Film · 2014
22 Jump Street (2014) meta-textually deconstructs the concept of the sequel itself, moving the undercover operation to a college campus while testing the limits of Schmidt and Jenko's professional partnership.
Common questions
What order should I watch the 21 Jump Street movies in?
You should watch the 2012 film 21 Jump Street first to follow the introduction of the characters. After finishing the original, you should proceed to the sequel titled 22 Jump Street, which continues the story of the protagonists as they move from high school to college undercover assignments.
Is 21 Jump Street a standalone movie or part of a series?
The 2012 film 21 Jump Street is the first installment in a series. It is followed by the sequel 22 Jump Street, released in 2014. Both films feature the same core premise and characters, making them a connected pair of movies that should be viewed in their release order.
How long is the 21 Jump Street series?
The 21 Jump Street series currently consists of two feature-length films. The first movie, 21 Jump Street, was released in 2012, and the second movie, 22 Jump Street, was released in 2014. There are no additional sequels listed beyond these two entries in the franchise.
Should I watch 22 Jump Street if I liked 21 Jump Street?
If you enjoyed the 2012 film 21 Jump Street, you should watch 22 Jump Street. The 2014 sequel continues the narrative established in the first movie, maintaining the same tone and character dynamics while shifting the setting of the undercover operation from a high school to a college campus.