House Party Collection

The House Party Collection is a five-film series that began in 1990, originating from Reginald Hudlin's Harvard University student film. The initial trilogy featured Kid and Play, a popular hip hop duo, with Martin Lawrence appearing in the first two installments. Chris Tucker made his film debut in the third movie. The first film in the collection received critical acclaim and has since achieved cult status. Following its initial run, the franchise continued with a series of direct-to-video films that diverged significantly from the original three installments. Spanning from 1990 to 2013, the collection comprises five films with a total runtime of 468 minutes and a reported total budget of $2,500,000, generating $26,385,628 in revenue. The collection's films have a combined IMDb rating of 6.5, 5.3, 4.7, 2.7, and 4.0. The films have a total runtime of 105, 94, 94, 80, and 95 minutes respectively. The original concept for the franchise included DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince as the lead actors, though this casting was ultimately changed. The series represents a body of work that evolved beyond its initial premise with later installments.