How to Watch the ‘Halloween’ Movies in Order

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another new timeline of events. That particular one comes to a conclusion with “Halloween Ends” – in theaters and on Peacock on Oct.

14 – so if you’re looking to brush up before watching the new “Halloween” film, we’ve got you covered.Let’s dig in.The Original TimelineThe original “Halloween” movies’ timeline is fairly straightforward and plays out like most of the slasher franchises from the 1980s did.

The main throughline of continuity here is Michael Myers, concluding with 1995’s “The Curse of Michael Myers.” This timeline does not include “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” which is a standalone entry that does not involve Michael Myers, Laurie Strode or any of the events from Haddonfield.Halloween (1978)Halloween II (1981)Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)The First Jamie Lee Curtis TimelineThe “Halloween” franchise went through a semi-reboot with 1998’s “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later,” which essentially ignores the three sequels made after “Halloween II” and picks up with Jamie Lee Curtis’ Laurie Strode now living under a different name in a different town.

It’s a solid 90s horror flick, but was followed by the unfortunate “Halloween: Resurrection” which picks up after the events of “H20” and dispatches with Laurie Strode in the first act.Halloween (1978)Halloween II (1981)Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)Halloween: Resurrection (2002)The Rob Zombie TimelineLove ‘em or hate ‘em, Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” movies are certainly distinct.