In 2002, Barbershop washed its way into cinemas. The movie – a comedy-drama about a barbershop on the Southside of Chicago – was a box office hit and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

Due to the success of Barbershop, a sequel soon followed, as well as a spin-off. But how many Barbershop movies are there and what is the viewing order of the collection?

If you’re keen to get into the Barbershop series, then hold onto your hairdryers as I’m about to reveal all.

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What is the order of the Barbershop movies?

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To date, there are four movies in the Barbershop series. The movies are to be viewed as follows:

  • Barbershop (2002)
  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
  • Beauty Shop (2005)
  • Barbershop: The Next Cut (2007)
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Are all of the Barbershop movies part of the same series?

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All four Barbershop movies are part of the same series. Beauty Shop (the third entry) is a spin-off set after Barbershop 2.

In addition to the movies listed above, Barbershop also inspired a short-lived television series. The show – appropriately titled Barbershop: The Series (2005) – ran for one season, comprising ten episodes.

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Who are the cast of the Barbershop movies?

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Notable cast members in the Barbershop movie series include Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Keith David, Sean Patrick Thomas, Michael Ealy, Harry Lennix, Eve, Kenan Thompson, Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard, Mena Suvari, Kevin Bacon, Djimon Hounsou, Octavia Spencer, Nicki Minaj, Regina Hall, Anthony Anderson, Common, and J. B. Smoove.

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Are the Creepshow movies the work of the same director?

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The Barbershop movies are the work of multiple directors. Tim Story directed Barbershop, Kevin Rodney Sullivan directed Barbershop 2, Bille Woodruff directed Beauty Shop, and Malcolm D. Lee directed Barbershop: The Next Cut.

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What is the best received Barbershop movie?

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According to IMDb, the Barbershop movies are ranked from best to least-best as follows:

  • Barbershop (2002) – 6.3/10
  • Barbershop: The Next Cut (2007) – 5.9/10
  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) – 5.7/10
  • Beauty Shop (2005) – 5.6/10
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