<Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> Total (4 films): $1.404 billion </Td> </Tr> <P> The Ocean's series is a collection of American heist films anchored by a trilogy edited, directed or produced by Steven Soderbergh . The original three films were written by George C. Johnson, George Nolfi, along with Brian Koppelman and David Levien, for each respective film . Released from 2001 to 2007, the trilogy is often cited as defining its genre and leading to a proliferation and commercialization of heist films throughout the world . </P> <P> Based on the 1960 Rat Pack film, Ocean's 11, the series has seen mixed to favorable critical reception and substantial commercial success . Collectively grossing US $1.17 billion worldwide, the most commercially successful rendition was the first, Ocean's Eleven (2001). It established the ensemble cast of George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Brad Pitt, as Danny Ocean, Linus Caldwell, and Rusty Ryan, respectively . A long list of supporting cast members maintain the trilogy . The first sequel, Ocean's Twelve was released in 2004 with the third and final film, Ocean's Thirteen, following in 2007 . An all - female spin - off written and directed by Gary Ross, Ocean's 8 was released on June 8, 2018, 11 years to the day after Thirteen's release . </P> <P> The Ocean's film series was inspired by the 1960 heist film, Ocean's 11, directed by Lewis Milestone and starring five of the Rat Pack: Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Joey Bishop . </P>

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