How to Watch Halloween in Order
To watch Halloween Ends, start with Halloween.
Watch Halloween in release order for a first viewing — start with Halloween (1978). There are 11 films, released between 1978–2022. That is 17.5 hours of viewing. Only 4 are essential to follow the story — 6.9 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 11 watched- 1Halloween1978Essential91m
- 2Halloween II198192m
- 3Halloween III: Season of the Witch198298m
- 4Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers198888m
- 5Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers198998m
- 6Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers199588m
- 7Halloween H20: 20 Years Later199886m
- 8Halloween: Resurrection200289m
- 9Halloween2018Essential106m
- 10Halloween Kills2021Essential105m
- 11Halloween Ends2022Essential111m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Halloween19787.6
- 2Halloween II19816.6
- 3Halloween20186.6
- 4Halloween Kills20216.4
- 5Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers19886.2
- 6Halloween H20: 20 Years Later19986.0
- 7Halloween Ends20226.0
- 8Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers19895.3
- 9Halloween III: Season of the Witch19825.2
- 10Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers19955.1
- 11Halloween: Resurrection20024.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Halloween?
For a first viewing, watch Halloween in release order, starting with Halloween (1978) and ending with Halloween Ends (2022). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Halloween films are there?
There are 11 Halloween films.
Can I skip any Halloween films?
4 of the 11 films carry the main story: Halloween, Halloween, Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends. The other 7 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Halloween?
Start with Halloween, released in 1978. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Halloween?
Watching every Halloween film takes 17.5 hours. Sticking to the 4 essential films takes 6.9 hours.