The Ring · 2002–2017
How to Watch The Ring in Order
To watch Rings, start with The Ring.
Watch The Ring in release order for a first viewing — start with The Ring (2002). There are 3 films, released between 2002–2017. That is 5.4 hours of viewing.
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- 2The Ring Two2005Essential109m
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- 2The Ring Two20055.8
- 3Rings20175.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Ring?
For a first viewing, watch The Ring in release order, starting with The Ring (2002) and ending with Rings (2017). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Ring films are there?
There are 3 The Ring films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Ring?
Start with The Ring, released in 2002. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Ring?
Watching every The Ring film takes 5.4 hours.
Last updated September 25, 2026