How to Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in Order
To watch Wes Craven's New Nightmare, start with A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in release order for a first viewing — start with A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). There are 7 films, released between 1984–1994. That is 11 hours of viewing.
The full checklist
0 of 7 watched- 1A Nightmare on Elm Street1984Essential91m
- 2A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge1985Essential87m
- 3A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors1987Essential96m
- 4A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master1988Essential93m
- 5A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child1989Essential89m
- 6Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare1991Essential89m
- 7Wes Craven's New Nightmare1994Essential112m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1A Nightmare on Elm Street19847.4
- 2A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors19876.7
- 3Wes Craven's New Nightmare19946.5
- 4A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master19885.9
- 5A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge19855.8
- 6A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child19895.4
- 7Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare19915.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street?
For a first viewing, watch A Nightmare on Elm Street in release order, starting with A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and ending with Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many A Nightmare on Elm Street films are there?
There are 7 A Nightmare on Elm Street films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Start with A Nightmare on Elm Street, released in 1984. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Watching every A Nightmare on Elm Street film takes 11 hours.
Last updated September 4, 2026