In 2001, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson appeared in the action fantasy film, The Mummy Returns. Johnson played the part of the Scorpion King, one of the monstrous villains of the movie.

Due to the popularity of the character, as well as the popularity of Dwayne Johnson, Universal Pictures – the studio behind The Mummy movies – created a spin-off franchise to centre around the Scorpion King. This standalone franchise has furthered the story of the title character, with different actors playing the role across the course of the series.

But how many movies are there, and what the heck is the viewing order for The Scorpion King? Well, if you are sat scratching your head, fear not, I am here to help. Below is a list of the viewing orders (plural) to guide you through the collection.

Before we begin, please note The Scorpion King series is a little complicated to follow, as it includes a mix of prequels and sequels. I have done my best to simplify things for you.

Here we go…

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Production order

Image: ©Universal Pictures

To date, the Scorpion King has featured in six movies, beginning with a small role in The Mummy Returns. Below is a list of all the movies, running through in production order.

  • The Mummy Returns (2001)
  • The Scorpion King (2002)
  • The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
  • The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012)
  • The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015)
  • The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)

If you simply wish to watch the Scorpion King movies in the order they were produced, then stick to the list above. If you follow this order you will see Dwayne Johnson play the Scorpion King for The Mummy Returns & The Scorpion King, with Michael Copon taking over for The Scorpion King 2, Victor Webster playing the part for The Scorpion King 3 & 4, and Zach McGowan jumping into the role for Book of Souls.

However, as previously noted, this is not the only order to watch the movies. If you wish to watch the movies chronologically, then you will need a different order…

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Chronological order

Image: ©Universal Pictures

It should be noted that The Scorpion King movies were not released in chronological order. Although the character made his on-screen debut in The Mummy Returns, in terms of his timeline this was his final appearance.

If you wish to watch the Scorpion King movies in timeline order, then use the following list:

  • The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
  • The Scorpion King (2002)
  • The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012)
  • The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015)
  • The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)
  • The Mummy Returns (2001)
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Keeping track of The Scorpion King movies can be a little confusing, so I hope this information about the series has proved useful. Should you wish to dive into more movie posts, please check out the recommended reads below.

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