The Final Destination Franchise Breakdown

On this episode of The Killer Point Of View Podcast, we dive headfirst into the chaos, carnage, and creative kills of the first five Final Destination films. With a total box office gross of over $660 million, this franchise redefined supernatural horror without a physical killer—and we’re breaking down why that formula still works.

We kick things off with a quick rundown of the franchise by the numbers, then discuss what separates Final Destination from other horror heavyweights. Is it the inventive deaths? The inescapable force of fate? Or the haunting idea that death is always just one step behind?

We rank the franchise’s most iconic opening disasters—from the plane crash that started it all to the terrifying bridge collapse. Plus, we debate the curse vs. gift of knowing how and when you’ll die, rank the film endings, and explore whether the series would hit the same if death took on a physical form.

We also share our personal top 3 favorite death scenes (some picks might surprise you), discuss whether someone should be able to cheat death, and speculate on what we’d love to see in the upcoming installment of the franchise.

Stick around for our official rankings and ratings for each of the five films, and a few horror movie recommendations to keep the dread going.