The Poseidon Adventure watch order
There are 2 The Poseidon Adventure films, about 3.9 hours in total. The first was released in 1972, the latest in 1979. Watching in release order is the safest way to meet the story as audiences did.
These films center on survival and the struggles of passengers facing catastrophic events aboard a sea vessel. The consistent theme is antagonists, whether nature, adversaries, or internal tensions, adding conflict and challenges. The collection progresses from a singular event to its aftermath, increasing stakes and complications. The appeal lies in the excitement and suspense of unfolding events, character tension, and the spectacle of sea-based settings with creative action sequences. These films often explore the resilience of the human spirit, heroism, sacrifice, and redemption, encouraging viewers to reflect on human interactions and philosophical questions about existence.
- 1
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
1 Dec 1972 · 117 min
When their ocean liner capsizes, a group of passengers struggle to survive and escape.
- 2
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)
18 May 1979 · 114 min
After "The Poseidon Adventure", in which the ship got flipped over by a tidal wave, the ship drifts bottom-up in the sea. While the passengers are still on board waiting to be rescued, two rivaling salvage parties enter the ship on search for money, gold and a small amount of plutonium.
Order and dates from TMDB collection data. Unreleased entries are added once they get a release date.