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The Fifty Shades trilogy is a British American film series based on English author E.L. James‘ trilogy of three sexual love dramas, “Fifty Shades of Grey.”

The “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie series is a trilogy from Universal Studios. The lead characters of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele are played by Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, respectively.

The trilogy showcases an inextricable connection between the beautiful Dakota Johnson and handsome Jamie Dornan. Sam Taylor-Johnson directed the first movie, while James Foley was in charge of the second and third. The films were produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti, E.L. James, and Marcus Viscidi.

The same-named book series is the inspiration for the “Fifty Shades of Grey” film series. “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the first film, was successful at the box office when it was released in 2015.

In the movie, literature student Anastasia Steele, interviews a wealthy businessman named Christian Grey. Christian quickly develops an obsession with Ana and starts to take control of her life. Despite the turmoil and risk of their relationship, the two eventually get married.

The second movie in the series, “Fifty Shades Darker,” was published in 2017. As the first film leaves off, this one begins with Ana and Christian attempting to manage their challenging relationship. But when Elena, Christian’s ex-girlfriend, resurfaces and starts to cause issues, things get even more tricky.

The trilogy’s last and third film, “Fifty Shades Freed,” came out in 2018. Ana and Christian’s attempts to live a regular life after getting married are followed throughout the film. Their daily struggles with drama, mystery, and peril make their lives anything but ordinary.

The “Fifty Shades of Grey” film series is much more than just a collection of sex-centric movies, which some viewers could find unsettling. This story about relationships and love will deeply move you.

Start with “Fifty Shades of Grey” if you plan to watch the Fifty Shades films chronologically. Watching “Fifty Shades Freed” and “Fifty Shades Darker” is possible from there. You don’t need to watch all to comprehend what’s happening because each movie can stand alone as a standalone plot.

However, you should watch them in order if you want the whole experience.

Fifty Shades Movies in Chronological Order of Release Date

  • “Fifty Shades of Grey” – February 13, 2015
  • “Fifty Shades Darker” – February 10, 2017
  • “Fifty Shades Freed” – February 9. 2018

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

Control and power are the primary themes of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The film shows the character of Christian, a billionaire trying to exert control over his world. His insatiable need for control and dominance makes him attracted to Ana because she is a shy and naive girl.

Anastasia Steele (Ana), a naive literature student, feels highly angry after speaking with Christian Gray, an influential businessman. She attempts to stop thinking about their meeting because she believes it went poorly.

But Grey unexpectedly shows up at Clayton’s hardware store where she works and extends an invitation. The fact that she wants him surprises the inexperienced and impressionable Ana. He forewarns her that it would be best if there were nothing between them, which makes Ana want him even more.

The 69th Berlin International Film Festival hosted the world premiere of “Fifty Shades of Grey” on February 11, 2015, and Universal Pictures and Focus Features released the movie in IMAX on February 13. Despite garnering primarily unfavorable reviews, it became an instant hit, shattering multiple box office records and making more than $570 million. Additionally, the soundtrack album was a hit.

It is worth watching the first franchise of the 50 Shades series if you want to watch all the parts of the movies so that you will clear all your basics before getting into the fun ride.

Fifty Shades Darker (2017)

The second movie in the series, “Fifty Shades Darker,” debuted on February 10, 2017. As the first film leaves off, this one begins with Ana and Christian attempting to manage their challenging relationship. But when Elena Lincoln (Kim Basinger), Christian’s ex-girlfriend, resurfaces and starts to cause issues, things get even more tricky.

Christian Gray, a handsome but troubled young businessman, intimidates naive Ana with his strange proclivities and dark secrets, so she ends their relationship and begins working for a publishing house in Seattle. But her desire for Christiaan never goes away; rather, it permeates her thoughts. Anna doesn’t object when Grey offers her a new contract.

Anna has to deal with the resentment and envy of the woman who came before her in Christian’s life as Gray battles her problems. He then needs to decide on his life’s most crucial choice. Two years later, the movie was the second installment of the trilogy, and the film was released. This time, James Foley was hired to helm the movie, which earned $382 million at the global box office.

“Fifty Shades Darker” outperformed movies like XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Annabelle: Creation, and others to earn the 25th most remarkable box office total of 2015.

We highly recommend watching “Fifty Shades of Darker” if you’re a fan of love drama and romance.

Fifty Shades Freed (2018)

The third book in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” series, Fifty Shades Freed (2012) Trilogy by British novelist E.L. James, centers on the turbulent relationship between Ana and Christian. Writer Niall Leonard and Director James Foley turned “Fifty Shades Freed” into a movie in 2018. “Fifty Shades Darker” concludes with Ana accepting Christian’s marriage proposal. 

The newlyweds go on a lengthy honeymoon before returning to their Seattle home. Christian and Ana have their first argument as a married pair when Christian learns that Ana prefers to use her maiden name, Steele, at work rather than changing her last name to “Grey.” Ana is initially adamant in her refusal, but after realizing how crucial it is for Christian that she adopts his name, she changes her mind.

After clearing up an argument, Christian pleasantly surprises Ana by transferring ownership of Seattle Independent Publishing, the publishing house where she works and which he owns.

Ana gave birth to a child seven months later. She names him Theodore Raymond Grey, and she and Christian choose Phoebe for the girl she becomes pregnant with two years later. Following their marriage, Elliot and Kate also have a daughter. She is known as Ava. The antagonist in “Fifty Shades Freed” is Jack Hyde, played by Eric Johnson.

“Fifty Shades Freed” box office hit with a $55 million production budget that has earned over $370 million globally. It had the lowest box office performance of the trilogy.

However, we recommend watching this sequel if you have seen the other two films. It will not only help you understand the story better, but also it’s essential to the 50 Shades series. And you can enjoy the happy ending of the 50 Shades movie.

FAQs About Fifty Shades of Grey Movies in Order

What is the real meaning of Fifty Shades?

In essence, it implies that Ana and Christian’s relationship is ambiguous. It isn’t constrained by societal norms or the expectations of established relationships. It is not precisely in the center but lies between wrong and right.

What is the moral of 50 Shades of Grey?

Be respectful of one another’s limits. In “Fifty Shades of Grey,” Christian literally draughts a contract with terms, conditions, and safe words for his relationship with Ana. Not that we should consider our relationship like contracts, but there should unquestionably be boundaries.

Where can I watch 50 Shades of Grey?

The 50 Shades of Grey movies are currently available on the following platforms:

  • Peacock
  • YouTube
  • Vudu
  • Google Play Movies & TV
  • Apple TV
  • Redbox
  • Amazon Prime Video

Is Fifty Shades a true story?

The mysterious protagonist of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” Christian Grey, was modeled after a seductive Italian real estate salesman. 39-year-old Alessandro Proto is thought to have been E.L. James’ primary source of inspiration when writing the wildly popular, hot S&M trilogy.

How many shades of grey exist?

The number is figuratively used in “Fifty Shades of Grey” to express the emotions of Christian Grey, the book’s main character, and the movie. In reality, the human eye can detect more than 500 different hues of Grey.

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