XXX (stylized as xXx and pronounced Triple X) is an American action spy film series created by Rich Wilkes. It consists of three full-length feature films and a short film. The series has grossed $694 million worldwide.
๐ฌ First Film (2002)
The film was released on August 9, 2002, starring Vin Diesel as Xander Cage, a thrill seeking extreme sports enthusiast turned reluctant spy. It was directed by Rob Cohen, who previously directed The Fast and the Furious (2001).
๐ฌ Second Film (2005)
The film was released on April 29, 2005, starring Ice Cube as Darius Stone, a new agent in the Triple X program. He is sent to Washington, D.C. to defuse a power struggle amongst national leaders.
๐ฌ Third Film (2017)
The film was released on January 20, 2017, and sees the return of Diesel as Xander Cage, who comes out of self-imposed exile. He recruits an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts to recover a weapon known as Pandora’s Box.
๐ฌ Fourth Film Development
In September 2018, it was announced that a fourth film is in development as a joint-venture production. In September 2023, it was reiterated that a fourth film was still in development, though production would not start until Diesel completed work on the eleventh Fast & Furious film. In 2024, an article by Deadline stated the film has been stalled due to The H Collective’s financial problems and litigation.
๐ฌ Short Film
Included with the 2005 Director’s Cut DVD is a four-minute short titled The Final Chapter: The Death of Xander Cage. It serves as a prequel to XXX: State of the Union by detailing the alleged death of Xander Cage.
๐ฌ Critical Reception
The first film received mixed reviews from critics. The second film was panned by critics. The third film received mixed reviews from critics.
๐ฌ Video Game
A video game featuring Xander Cage was produced for Game Boy Advance, released in North America and Europe in 2002. In 2004, a XXX game was in development for the Xbox by Warthog Games, but it was cancelled.
| Film | Release Date | Lead Actor | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXX | August 9, 2002 | Vin Diesel | Rob Cohen |
| XXX: State of the Union | April 29, 2005 | Ice Cube | Not specified |
| XXX: Return of Xander Cage | January 20, 2017 | Vin Diesel | Not specified |
| Fourth Film (in development) | Not specified | Vin Diesel (expected) | D. J. Caruso (believed) |