Where to start withThe Kissing Booth
2 versions · originally a film, 2018
Themes: Forbidden Love, Best Friend's Brother, High School Drama, Summer Romance, First Love.
Start with The Kissing Booth (Vince Marcello, 2018) — the film. The Kissing Booth exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2018; each is ranked below by what it does best.
The Kissing Booth series explores the high-stakes friction between lifelong platonic friendship and the overwhelming intensity of first-time romantic love.
✦ Most fans start here
The Kissing Booth (2018)
The original movie
✦ Start hereThe Kissing Booth
Vince Marcello · Film · 2018
The Kissing Booth (2018) establishes the foundational tension of the franchise, focusing on the initial spark of forbidden romance and the subsequent strain placed on Elle’s most important childhood friendship.
2021 film
The Kissing Booth 3
Vince Marcello · Film · 2021
The Kissing Booth 3 (2021) captures the bittersweet conclusion of Elle’s teenage years, centering on the difficult life-altering choices regarding college, independence, and the future of her core relationships.
Common questions
What order should I watch The Kissing Booth movies in?
You should watch the series in the order of their release dates. Start with the original 2018 film titled The Kissing Booth, then proceed through the subsequent installments, concluding with The Kissing Booth 3, which was released in 2021.
Is The Kissing Booth a single film or a series?
The Kissing Booth is part of a series. While it began with the 2018 movie titled The Kissing Booth, the story continued through additional entries, ultimately concluding with the third film in the franchise, The Kissing Booth 3, released in 2021.
When was The Kissing Booth 3 released?
The Kissing Booth 3, the final installment following the original 2018 film titled The Kissing Booth, was released in 2021. This movie serves as the conclusion to the series that began with the first film.
How many movies are in The Kissing Booth series?
There are three movies in the series. It began with the 2018 film titled The Kissing Booth and concluded with the release of The Kissing Booth 3 in 2021. All three films follow the same central narrative arc.