Movie collection
Halloween: A Guide to the Timelines — Watch Order
Start with the 1978 Halloween, then choose a continuation.
The watch order
7.6Halloween
197891 min
6.6Halloween II
198192 min
5.2Halloween III: Season of the Witch
198298 min
6.2Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
198888 min
5.3Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
198998 min
5.2Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
199588 min
6.0Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
199886 min
4.6Halloween: Resurrection
200289 min
6.6Halloween
2018106 min
6.4Halloween Kills
2021105 min
6.0Halloween Ends
2022111 min
Where should you start?
Start with the 1978 Halloween, then choose a continuation. The franchise includes incompatible sequel paths, a remake branch and a standalone third film. Release order is useful for exploring its history, but the grid should not be mistaken for one continuous plot.
Our take on the collection
Moviebase editorial
The original builds dread through space, attention and what remains out of view. Later films vary between suspense, slasher spectacle and explicit mythology. That variation makes the series interesting to compare, though viewers who value the first film’s simplicity may find some branches over-explained.
Planning your watchlist
For one focused route, pair the original with Halloween from 2018, then Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends. The Rob Zombie films are a separate retelling, while Season of the Witch is deliberately different.
Sources
Film titles, release dates, runtimes, audience ratings and artwork come from TMDB. Viewing advice is Moviebase editorial opinion. Collection references: TMDB 91361. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
