The horror film 'Final Destination' is released in theaters, marking the beginning of the franchise.
The movie achieves significant commercial success, grossing over $100 million worldwide on a modest budget.
Due to the first film's success, the sequel is officially announced, expanding the franchise.
The second installment of the franchise hits theaters, continuing the story with new characters and scenarios.
Alex Browning envisions the plane explosion before boarding Flight 180.
The plane carrying Alex and other passengers explodes shortly after takeoff, killing everyone on board except those who got off.
The survivors who escaped the explosion begin to die in mysterious, gruesome accidents linked to the order of death on the plane.
Alex observes that death follows a pattern resembling the seating order on Flight 180, leading to efforts to cheat death.
Alex and Clear attempt to survive until the end, trying to outsmart death's design.
