The Halloween franchise, started in 1978 by John Carpenter, is one of the most iconic horror series. Over the years, it has seen multiple reboots, sequels, and re-imaginings, but they all revolve around the masked killer Michael Myers. But considering the franchise has gone through multiple spinoffs, reboots, and even legacy sequels, it can be difficult to keep track of the Halloween timeline.
Have a look at our guide as we show you all the different ways in which you can watch the Halloween movies. We also provide you with all the options to stream, buy or rent these nail-biting slashers.
How to watch the Halloween movies in chronological order
There are three different ways to watch the Halloween franchise in order of chronology.
Original timeline
- Halloween (1978)
- Halloween II (1981)
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Reboot timeline
- Halloween (2007)
- Halloween II (2009)
Legacy sequel timeline
- Halloween (1978)
- Halloween (2018)
- Halloween Kills (2021)
- Halloween Ends (2022)
The original Halloween is a slasher classic that introduced Michael Myers as he stalks babysitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) on Halloween night. This film set the template for many horror movies that followed. The original was then followed by numerous sequels, many of which featured Michael Myers’ future killing sprees. Some like Halloween H20: 20 Years Later also marked the return of original protagonist Laurie Strode. While the first Halloween was a straightforward slasher thriller, the franchise has experimented with supernatural genres as well. For instance, Season of the Witch follows an entirely new plot about a sinister mask-making company. Then there is Halloween: Resurrection which parodies reality TV shows and The Curse of Michael Myers that delves into the killer’s supernatural origins involving an old cult.
In 2007, director Rob Zombie rebooted the franchise with a remake of the original Halloween. This was then followed by a direct sequel, Halloween II. While Zombie’s Halloween movies drew some praise for its gritty realism and bloodshed, the reboot series failed to capture the original’s popularity.
In 2018, director David Gordon Green helmed a legacy sequel (also called Halloween) that directly followed the events of the 1978 original, ignoring the events of all other sequels and spinoffs. The film featured an older version of Laurie Strode with Jamie Lee Curtis reprising her role. Joined with the rest of her family, Laurie sets out to revisit her past demons as Michael Myers escapes captivity forty years later. This saga continued with two direct sequels: Halloween Kills (2021) and Halloween Ends (2022).
Where to watch the Halloween movies online
The guide below shows you how to stream the Halloween movies in order of their release date. We also provide all the details to stream, buy or rent these movies in India along with any and all offers. We'll also show you if any of the Halloween movies are available to watch online for free.
