A Trilogy is a set of three works of art which are connected altogether. It can be commonly found in novels, plays, video games and films. As we can see that trilogies are used in various works of art, in this list we talk about the ‘Greatest Film Trilogies Ever Made’. Trilogies’ prime was when franchises such as The Godfather Trilogy, Dollars Trilogy, Star Wars Trilogy and Indiana Jones Trilogy were released. These classic trilogies pave the way to the greater trilogies we see nowadays.

Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy

These three films get together to make the comedy packed trilogy of the three flavors of Cornetto, with all three movies directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and co-stars Martin Freeman, Rosamund Pike, Paddy Considine, and Eddie Marsan.

Films: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), The World’s End (2013)

Best out of 3: Hot Fuzz (2007), Starting off with the amazing transition from the city to the village; has a wonderful story exposition with great characterization. The film has so much to offer in terms in comedy, even though the exterior of the movie portrays a more light tone of the story, the interior begins to shoe the darker essence of this tale. as Simon Pegg unravels the mystery of this village-esqe comedy drama. Fans of Pegg and Frost’s previous movie, Shaun of the Dead can expect a treat in the second installment of the cornetto trilogy.

Dollars Trilogy

This trilogy is also known as The Man with No Name Trilogy consisting three Spaghetti Western films directed by great western movie director Sergio Leone. Starring Clint Eastwood as the Man with No name.

Films: A Fistful of Dollars (1964), A Few Dollars More (1965), The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966)

Best out of 3: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (1966), Followed by the biggest blockbusters in the 60s in the wake of the brilliant spaghetti western director Sergio Leone. It is brutal, brilliant and by far the best western ever made. No other film is as iconic, as epic or as purely cinematic as Sergio Leone’s 1966 spaghetti western, which combines everything that’s remarkable about about the work of the late Italian director into one astonishing piece of filmmaking.

Star Wars Original Trilogy

This epic space-based franchise started with the The Original Trilogy which were first films of this saga to be produced. These were released between 1973 and 1983. George Lucas, the creator of the series also directed the first movie, Irvin Kershner directed the second and Richard Marquand directed the third.

Films: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983)

Best out of 3: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980), The genius of The Empire Strikes Back is its simplicity. It basically takes place in only three places. The main characters spend the majority of the film apart. With all that plot going on, we find Yoda, arguably one of the most famous and quoted characters ever. He’s a major player in The Empire Strikes Back and gives audiences a way to finally starting understanding The Force and what it means to be a Jedi. But within that incredibly tight structure you get a surplus of darkness, mystery and character.

Godfather Trilogy

The Godfather film series consists of three crime films directed by Francis Ford Coppola inspired by the novel of the same name by Italian American author Mario Puzo. This 3 films about the Corleone family mafia is considered as world’s finest Crime-drama starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro.

Films: The Godfather Part I (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974), The Godfather Part III (1990)

Best out of 3: The Godfather Part I (1972), Coppola took a genre that was traditionally pulpy and over hashed in cinema and molded it into a sweeping epic with a larger scope of concept, characters and drama than had ever even been considered for a gangster movie before. The opening monologue: “I believe in America”, brings a dull, yet a very unique approach to the picture. With all that being said, we can come to Vito Corleone’s (Marlon Brando) brilliant Oscar-winning performance. His character is one of the most memorable characters in the history of cinema.

The Bourne Trilogy

The Bourne Trilogy are a series of action spy thriller film based on the character Jason Bourne portrayed by Matt Damon, a CIA assassin suffering from extreme memory loss who must figure out who he is, created by author Robert Ludlum and all three movies directed by Paul Greengrass.

Films: The Bourne Identity (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

Best out of 3: The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), The action is absolutely unbelievable, eye-popping stuff. I’m not just talking about one or two big action sequences here. Every second, every moment of The Bourne Ultimatum is jammed with danger, pounding and pounding against the screen in unstoppable waves of energy and intensity. Greengrass never lets up, not even for a second. His cameras keep rolling and Matt Damon keeps moving, putting plans together on the fly and eliminating obstacles at every turn. Beyond everything being said, this trilogy can be considered the most realistic action series, which is hard to perfect but Greengrass does it beyond doubt.

Indiana Jones Trilogy

The Indiana Jones franchise is an American entertainment franchise, based on the adventures of Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones, a fictional archaeologist. It began in 1981 with the film ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’. Although there are four movies in the franchise, the first three came as a trilogy, then ‘Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ was released 20 years later. The franchise was created by George Lucas and the first three movies was directed by Steven Spielberg.

Films: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Best out of 3: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Raiders is just a perfectly written film and perfectly paced. It crackles with great dialogue and interactions between the characters. Everything works in this film and it all works brilliantly. Speaking of masters at work, John Williams’ score is pitch-perfect. Indy’s Theme (“The Raiders March”) became very iconic in the 80s. Also with Steven Spielberg as director, what possibly could go wrong considering his brilliant reputation throughout 70s, 80s and 90s.

Toy Story Trilogy

Toy Story is an animated film trilogy and Disney media franchise that began with the original 1995 film, ‘Toy Story’, produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Starring Andy’s favorite toys are Sheriff Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen)

Films: Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010)

Best out of 3: Toy Story 3 (2010), This is a very hard choice considering all three films are fantastic films. But ‘Toy Story 3’ teaches morals of holding and sharing, and personal responsibility to the greater social good which makes the second sequel the best out of the three. Toy Story 3 is a near-perfect piece of popular entertainment, a classic that will be watched and loved not just by children, but most of the grown-ups as well, because it brings so many glamorous memories from your childhood.

Before Trilogy

‘Before’ Trilogy consists of three romantic drama films directed by Richard Linklater and written by Linklater and Kim Krizan starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. The original film is Before Sunset where the story starts.

Films: Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004), Before Midnight (2013)

Best out of 3: Before Sunrise (1995), The first movie is what made you fall in love with the trilogy, with the duo, with the concept to begin with. Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke are invested to the drama and simplicity of this romantic journey. The openness and vulnerability of Jesse and Celine leads to what might be one of the most uncomfortably genuine and adorable moments in rom-com history. ‘Before Sunrise’ is all about spontaneity: taking chances, and surrendering yourself to the moment.

The Dark Knight Trilogy

The Dark Knight Trilogy is superhero film trilogy, based on the DC Comics character Batman. The trilogy was directed by Christopher Nolan. Batman is portrayed by Christian Bale. Each film in the series was a box-office success, in particular the second and third films, which both earned over $1 billion worldwide.

Films: Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Best out of 3: The Dark Knight (2008), This movie is full of so much more than just raw action. It has symbolism, deep meaning and a thrilling story that endlessly keeps you on the edge of your seat and have you begging for more when all is over (No Kidding!). Also, the Jokers dark views on chaos and Batman’s opposition to those views was very interesting as well. The finest Oscar-winning performance by Heath Ledger and finesse executed by highly esteemed director Christopher Nolan generated what I believe to be the greatest superhero film of all time.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The Lord of the Rings is a film trilogy consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. They are based on the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. They were distributed by New Line Cinema. Considered to be one of the biggest and most ambitious film projects ever undertaken, with an overall budget of $281 million.

Films: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), The Return of the King (2003)

Best out of 3: The Return of the King (2003), Return of the King is a Best Picture winner that doesn’t feel like one simply because it’s pretty big, in fact one of the biggest to win at Oscars. The trilogy as a whole is unforgettable movie making, and the final film brings it home in spectacular fashion. The adapted screenplays paint a slightly different picture than the books, but are no less compelling. The whole series is an emotional and beautiful story, about friendship. The movie takes you to an other world, where the magic make you to feel things, which can be felt only in this world.

-Neal Winters