There are three main Godfather movies in the official film series, released in 1972, 1974, and 1990.

Main Godfather movies

These are the core films usually meant when people ask “how many Godfather movies are there?”

  • The Godfather (1972), directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
  • The Godfather Part II (1974), continuing the Corleone story as both sequel and prequel.
  • The Godfather Part III (1990), concluding Michael Corleone’s arc.

So, in terms of canonical theatrically released films, the answer is three.

What about the 2020 recut?

There is also a notable re-edited version of the third film:

  • The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (2020), a recut of Part III with changes to structure and editing, released on Blu-ray, streaming, and select theaters.

This is not a fourth story film, but an alternate cut of the third movie, so most viewers still count the series as three Godfather movies.

Mini FAQ

  • Q: Is there a fourth Godfather movie?
    A: No, a true fourth film was discussed by Coppola and Mario Puzo but never made; the idea was eventually turned into the novel “The Family Corleone.”
  • Q: Why do some people mention four?
    A: They are often including the 2020 “Coda” recut, but it’s still based on The Godfather Part III, not a new chapter.

TL;DR: If you’re counting distinct movies in the series, there are three Godfather films; if you include major alternate cuts, you might say “three films plus one recut version.”

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