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Series Freshness: Feb 26, 2026

Weekend at Bernie's Collection

Weekend at Bernie's is a 1989 American black comedy film written by Robert Klane and directed by Ted Kotcheff. The film stars Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman as young insurance corporation employees who discover their boss, Bernie, dead. Discovering Bernie has ordered their deaths to cover up his embezzlement, with orders to refrain from killing them if he is around, they attempt to convince people that Bernie is still alive. The film's commercial success spawned a 1993 sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II.

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★ 6.4 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Weekend at Bernie's Collection has evolved significantly over a span of -4 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 2 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 5.7/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.7. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Weekend at Bernie's Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Weekend at Bernie's standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Weekend at Bernie's Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Weekend at Bernie's Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

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Weekend at Bernie's

Weekend at Bernie's

1989★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Two young insurance corporation employees try to pretend that their murdered employer is alive by puppeteering his dead body, leading a hitman to attempt to tra...

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Weekend at Bernie's II

Weekend at Bernie's II

1993★ 5.0AVERAGE

Everybody's favorite stiff is back! Working fools Larry Wilson and Richard Parker have uncovered a dirty, little secret: Their former boss, Bernie Lomax, embezz...

Common Questions about Weekend at Bernie's Collection

How many movies are in the Weekend at Bernie's Collection?

There are currently 2 movies in the Weekend at Bernie's Collection, starting from Weekend at Bernie's II to the latest release, Weekend at Bernie's.

What is the best order to watch the Weekend at Bernie's Collection?

The best way to watch the Weekend at Bernie's Collection is usually in release order: starting with Weekend at Bernie's II and ending with Weekend at Bernie's. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Weekend at Bernie's Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Weekend at Bernie's in this franchise.