Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes films in release order — Game and Shadow
This guide lists every main Sherlock Holmes film in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 2 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
Start the Sherlock Holmes saga with Sherlock Holmes (2009), the first film audiences saw and the usual entry for a full rewatch. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) is the last main Sherlock Holmes installment in release order and the capstone for a full marathon. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 2 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the Sherlock Holmes universe.
