Where to start
The Blue Lagoon
3 versions · originally a film, 1980
Themes: Innocence Lost, Nature vs. Nurture, Primal Instincts, Sexual Awakening, Isolation.
These stories explore the primal development of adolescent romance and survival when two youths are isolated in a remote tropical paradise.
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Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012)
The original movie
The Blue Lagoon
Randal Kleiser · Film · 1980
The Blue Lagoon (1980) establishes the foundational cinematic aesthetic of the franchise, focusing on the slow transformation of two children into young adults amidst a lush, isolated island environment.
1991 film
Return to the Blue Lagoon
William A. Graham · Film · 1991
Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991) serves as a direct narrative sequel, revisiting the core premise of youth isolation and the inevitable transition toward budding romance in the South Pacific.
2012 film
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Jake Newsome · Film · 2012
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (2012) provides a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic premise, shifting the focus to modern high school students navigating the complexities of survival and interpersonal connection.
Common questions
What order should I watch The Blue Lagoon movies in?
You should watch them in the order of their release dates. Start with the original 1980 film The Blue Lagoon, followed by the 1991 sequel Return to the Blue Lagoon, and finish with the 2012 television film Blue Lagoon: The Awakening.
Is Return to the Blue Lagoon a direct sequel to The Blue Lagoon?
Yes, Return to the Blue Lagoon is the official 1991 sequel to the 1980 movie The Blue Lagoon. It continues the narrative established in the first film by focusing on the children left behind on the island.
Is Blue Lagoon: The Awakening a remake of The Blue Lagoon?
Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, released in 2012, is a television movie that serves as a modern reimagining of the story told in the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon rather than a direct chronological continuation of the previous two installments.
How many movies are in The Blue Lagoon franchise?
There are three movies in the franchise. The series consists of the original 1980 film The Blue Lagoon, the 1991 sequel Return to the Blue Lagoon, and the 2012 production titled Blue Lagoon: The Awakening.