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Like Michael Myers himself, the Halloween franchise seems to be unkillable. To date, there have been 13 films in the franchise, including sequels, remakes, films of the same name, and alternate timelines. It’s the longest running slasher series and perhaps the most influential in the genre. It’s also one of the most convoluted — but more on that later.
In order to throw a Michael Myers marathon — ‘tis the season, after all — you’re going to need some streaming subscriptions. We went ahead and did the grunt work of hunting down where each film lives online these days.
Since Blockbuster is no longer an option (even Netflix has abandoned DVDs), here’s how to watch all the Halloween movies.
What streaming service has the Halloween movies?
Things can’t ever be easy in the streaming age. The Halloween movies — from the 1978 original to the newest reimagining of Halloween lore in Blumhouse’s 2018 trilogy — are scattered across multiple streaming services. If you’re setting up a Halloween movie marathon to gear up for horror season, you’re going to need a few different subscriptions. We’ve rounded up the best options for you below to make things a little easier.
Where to watch every Halloween franchise movie online
While I’d love to tell you there’s one streaming subscription that will unlock access to all of the Halloween movies in the franchise, that’s simply not the case. In fact, the films are scattered across half a dozen streamers as of the time of writing. A Michael Myers marathon may be more complicated than you intended, but if you utilize some free trials along the way, you might be able to make it pretty affordable.
Here’s a breakdown of each streamer that carries the Halloween films, as well as which ones are included in their current lineups.
AMC+ — free 7-day trial, then $4.99/month or $8.99/month
AMC+
AMC+ will give you the most bang for your buck if you’re looking to stream Halloween films. Its current lineup includes the original Halloween (1978), along with the Rob Zombie remake, and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989). You won’t be able to complete a full marathon, but the streamer will definitely get you started. Kick off your subscription with a free seven-day trial, then pay just $4.99/month (with ads) or $8.99/month (ad-free), depending on your ad preference.
Films included: Halloween (1978), Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, Halloween (2007)
Shudder — free 7-day trial, then starting at $5.99/month
Shudder
Shudder is an AMC-owned streaming service dedicated strictly to horror. It has the same Halloween films in the franchise as AMC+, minus Rob Zombie’s 2007 remake, but a ton of other horror flicks for those really in the Halloween mood. Like AMC+, Shudder also offers new subscribers a free seven-day trial, but after it ends, you’ll have to pay $6.99/month (or $5.99/month if you pay upfront for the whole year) to keep it going.
Films included: Halloween (1978), Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Peacock — $5.99/month or $11.99/month
Peacock
If you want to fill in the gaps of the original franchise that AMC+ left, Peacock offers Halloween II (1981) and Halloween III (1982) in its lineup — as well as the Blumhouse addition from 2018. Unfortunately, the streamer no longer offers a free trial to let you test things out first, so you’ll have to dish out at least $5.99 for a month to watch these films. To save 17%, you can also commit to an entire year upfront for $59.99 (with ads) or $119.99 (ad-free).
Films included: Halloween II, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Halloween (2018)
Amazon Prime Video — free 30-day trial, then $8.99/month
Amazon Prime Video
Interested in watching Halloween Ends (2022)? You can use your Amazon Prime Video free trial to catch this final film in the franchise. Amazon Prime Video costs $8.99/month after the trial, while Amazon Prime is $14.99/month.
Films included: Halloween Ends
Amazon Freevee — free with ads
Amazon Freevee
Rob Zombie’s Halloween II (2009) is available for free with ads on Amazon Freevee, no subscription needed.
Films included: Halloween II
Plex — free
Plex
Plex offers ad-supported films and TV shows for free, including the original Halloween from 1978.
Films included: Halloween (1978)
How to watch the Halloween films in order
Start with John Carpenter’s original film from 1978 and then choose how you want to watch the Halloween series. You can follow the release order for a straightforward but confusing experience, or explore different viewing adventures.
Release order
Watching the Halloween movies in release order may lead to continuity errors and confusing plot twists. Here is the official order of the films by date.
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Halloween (1978)
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Halloween II (1981)
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
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Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
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Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
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Halloween (2007)
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Halloween II (2009)
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Halloween (2018)
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Halloween Kills (2021)
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Halloween Ends (2022)
The Dr. Loomis order
The originals, minus Halloween III (which completely cuts Michael Myers out of the film), is the first adventure you can take for your movie marathon. Laurie Strode leaves the series and it then follows her daughter Jamie as Michael’s new target. Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasance) is a staple throughout the five films, hence why it’s dubbed the “Dr. Loomis order.”
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Halloween (1978)
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Halloween II (1981)
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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
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Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
The classic Curtis order
If you’re a Jamie Lee Curtis fan and want to stick with the Laurie Strode series of events, you’ll want to skip from Halloween II to Halloween H20. This order essentially renders everything that happens in Halloween 4 through 6 as void and picks up 20 years later.
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Halloween (1978)
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Halloween II (1981)
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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
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Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
The Blumhouse order
In the newest reimagining of events, Blumhouse erases the plot of Halloween II and skips ahead 40 years. Yes, you’ll watch two films in a row called Halloween (the original from 1978 and the 2018 sequel), but don’t question it. The timeline mostly makes sense. Michael Myers has been institutionalized over the last four decades and, of course, makes an escape to return home, where Laurie Strode is waiting for him.
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Halloween (1978)
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Halloween (2018)
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Halloween Kills (2021)
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Halloween Ends (2022)
The Rob Zombie order
Rob Zombie’s reimagining of Halloween dives deeper into the childhood of Michael Myers, but mostly stays close to the original in his retelling. While you don’t have to watch any of the prior Halloween films for it to make sense on its own, we still recommend watching the original film for comparison purposes.
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Halloween (2007)
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Halloween II (2009)
Halloween III
A true independent in the Halloween series, Halloween III: Season of the Witch can be slotted in at any point during your movie marathon without throwing off your viewing experience. This film stands completely separate from the Michael Myers storyline, offering a unique and standalone plot. Originally intended as an experiment to transform the Halloween franchise into an anthology featuring different narratives each year, the movie failed to resonate with audiences who were craving more of the iconic killer. Despite this, Halloween III is still worth a watch, especially for its eerie atmosphere and chilling thrills. Just remember, you don’t have to follow any specific order when watching it.
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