The Shining · 1980–2019
How to Watch The Shining in Order
To watch Doctor Sleep, start with The Shining.
Watch The Shining in release order for a first viewing — start with The Shining (1980). There are 2 films, released between 1980–2019. That is 4.9 hours of viewing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Shining?
For a first viewing, watch The Shining in release order, starting with The Shining (1980) and ending with Doctor Sleep (2019). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Shining films are there?
There are 2 The Shining films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Shining?
Start with The Shining, released in 1980. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Shining?
Watching every The Shining film takes 4.9 hours.