Halloween Movies In Order

 

How to Watch Halloween Movies in Order

The Halloween franchise features multiple timelines and films. Here’s a guide to watch them in order based on different continuities.

Original Timeline

1. Halloween (1978)
   Michael Myers escapes from a mental institution and returns to Haddonfield to stalk babysitters.

2. Halloween II (1981)
   Picks up immediately after the first film, with Laurie Strode in the hospital and Michael still on the loose.

3. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
   Ten years later, Michael returns to kill his niece, Jamie Lloyd.

4. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
   Michael continues his pursuit of Jamie, who has developed a psychic connection to him.

5. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
   Explores the "Curse of Thorn" and Michael's connection to a cult.

Dimension Films Timeline

1. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
   Laurie Strode, now living under an alias, faces Michael again after 20 years.

2. Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
   A group of college students is targeted by Michael in a reality show setting.

Remake Timeline

1. Halloween (2007)
   A remake by Rob Zombie that explores Michael's childhood and his first murders.

2. Halloween II (2009)
   Continues the story from the 2007 remake, focusing on Laurie’s trauma.

Blumhouse Timeline

1. Halloween (2018)
   A direct sequel to the original, ignoring all previous sequels. Laurie prepares for Michael's return.

2. Halloween Kills (2021)
   The town of Haddonfield fights back against Michael after his latest rampage.

3. Halloween Ends (2022)
   Concludes the story of Laurie and Michael, set four years after the events of Halloween Kills.

Standalone Film

• Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
  This film does not feature Michael Myers and is a separate story about a Halloween mask manufacturer.

This structure helps viewers navigate the complex timelines and enjoy the franchise fully.