How to Watch Hotel Transylvania in Order
To watch Hotel Transylvania 2, start with Hotel Transylvania.
Watch Hotel Transylvania in release order for a first viewing — start with Hotel Transylvania (2012). There are 5 films, released between 2012–2022. That is 6.2 hours across the 4 released films. Only 2 are essential to follow the story — 3 hours. The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania has not been released yet.
The full checklist
0 of 5 watched- 1Hotel Transylvania2012Essential91m
- 2Hotel Transylvania 22015Essential89m
- 3Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation201897m
- 4Hotel Transylvania: Transformania202292m
- 5The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania2027Not out yet
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Hotel Transylvania20127.0
- 2Hotel Transylvania: Transformania20227.0
- 3Hotel Transylvania 220156.8
- 4Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation20186.8
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Hotel Transylvania?
For a first viewing, watch Hotel Transylvania in release order, starting with Hotel Transylvania (2012) and ending with Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Hotel Transylvania films are there?
There are 5 Hotel Transylvania films, 4 of which have been released.
Can I skip any Hotel Transylvania films?
2 of the 5 films carry the main story: Hotel Transylvania, Hotel Transylvania 2. The other 3 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Hotel Transylvania?
Start with Hotel Transylvania, released in 2012. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Hotel Transylvania?
Watching every Hotel Transylvania film takes 6.2 hours across the 4 released films. Sticking to the 2 essential films takes 3 hours.
Is there a new Hotel Transylvania film coming?
Yes — The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania is announced and not yet released. Everything before it is listed above in order.
Last updated August 28, 2026