How to Watch Insidious in Order
To watch Insidious: The Red Door, start with Insidious.
Watch Insidious in release order for a first viewing — start with Insidious (2011). There are 6 films, released between 2011–2026. That is 10.4 hours of viewing. Only 3 are essential to follow the story — 5.3 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 6 watched- 1Insidious2011Essential102m
- 2Insidious: Chapter 22013Essential106m
- 3Insidious: Chapter 3201597m
- 4Insidious: The Last Key2018103m
- 5Insidious: The Red Door2023Essential107m
- 6Insidious: Out of the Further2026106m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Insidious20116.9
- 2Insidious: Chapter 220136.7
- 3Insidious: The Red Door20236.5
- 4Insidious: Chapter 320156.3
- 5Insidious: The Last Key20186.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Insidious?
For a first viewing, watch Insidious in release order, starting with Insidious (2011) and ending with Insidious: Out of the Further (2026). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Insidious films are there?
There are 6 Insidious films.
Can I skip any Insidious films?
3 of the 6 films carry the main story: Insidious, Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious: The Red Door. The other 3 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Insidious?
Start with Insidious, released in 2011. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Insidious?
Watching every Insidious film takes 10.4 hours. Sticking to the 3 essential films takes 5.3 hours.
Last updated August 28, 2026