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The Benchwarmers Collection

The Benchwarmers is a 2006 American sports-comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and starring Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder. It is produced by Revolution Studios and Happy Madison Productions and is distributed by Columbia Pictures. It has developed a cult following over the years since its release, especially amongst baseball fans. In July 2018, Revolution Studios and Universal 1440 announced a direct-to-DVD sequel, titled Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls. The film was released on January 29, 2019, with Jon Lovitz reprising his role as Mel Carmichael. The rest of the cast consists of Chris Klein, Chelsey Reist, Lochlyn Munro, and Garfield Wilson.

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★ 5.9 Avg Rating

The Benchwarmers Collection Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview

The The Benchwarmers Collection franchise spans roughly 13 years, featuring 2 interconnected films that build a shared narrative universe.

From its earliest installment to the most recent release, the series has expanded its world-building while introducing new characters and story arcs. Notable entries such as The Benchwarmers demonstrate the franchise’s ability to maintain audience interest over time.

Franchise Quality Benchmark

Across all entries, the series holds an average audience rating of 5.1. While many long-running franchises experience declining reception, this series continues to deliver memorable cinematic moments.

Viewing Order Strategy

Most viewers prefer watching the films in release order, which reflects how audiences originally experienced the evolving story.

However, a chronological viewing order can provide deeper insight into the timeline of events within the The Benchwarmers Collection universe.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Benchwarmers Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

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The Benchwarmers

The Benchwarmers

2006★ 5.9ABOVE AVERAGE

A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard little league squads....

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Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls

Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls

2019★ 4.3FLOP

Ben McGrath (Chris Klein) had major league potential playing professional baseball, but his hopes to play ball literally get crushed. Down on his luck, Ben gets...

Common Questions about The Benchwarmers Collection

How many movies are in the The Benchwarmers Collection?

There are currently 2 movies in the The Benchwarmers Collection, starting from The Benchwarmers to the latest release, Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls.

What is the best order to watch the The Benchwarmers Collection?

The best way to watch the The Benchwarmers Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Benchwarmers and ending with Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Benchwarmers Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Benchwarmers in this franchise.