Child's Play Movies: Story Timeline
This watch order follows the original continuity from Charles Lee Ray's first soul transfer through the complex mythology that develops over three decades. The timeline maintains consistent character connections and ongoing plotlines, despite significant tonal shifts from horror to comedy and back.
This order excludes the 2019 reboot and provides the complete narrative arc that continues into the recent television series, making it ideal for viewers seeking the full Chucky mythology experience.
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Child's Play
A young boy receives a seemingly innocent doll for his birthday, but the toy harbors a dark secret that puts his family in mortal danger.
Child's Play 2
The murderous doll Chucky returns to terrorize young Andy Barclay, who has been placed in foster care, as the relentless toy continues its deadly pursuit.
Child's Play 3
Eight years later, teen Andy Barclay finds himself at military school when the killer doll Chucky returns, recreated and more determined than ever to complete his deadly mission.
Bride of Chucky
When Chucky's former lover Tiffany resurrects the killer doll from police custody, the murderous pair embarks on a bloody road trip to find new human bodies to inhabit.
Seed of Chucky
Chucky and Tiffany are resurrected by their offspring Glen, leading to murderous chaos as the killer dolls wreak havoc in Hollywood.
Curse of Chucky
After her mother's mysterious death, Nica becomes suspicious of a talking red-haired doll that her visiting niece brought, as violence and chaos begin to escalate around them.
Cult of Chucky
Four years after being confined to an asylum, Nica begins to question her sanity when a new therapy doll arrives and patients start dying in gruesome ways, forcing her to confront the possibility that Chucky has returned.
Other Film Series
Asia Argento
Italian actress and filmmaker, daughter of horror director Dario Argento, known for her work in European arthouse cinema and collaborations with major auteurs.
Critters
Horror-comedy franchise about small, ravenous alien creatures called Crites terrorizing Earth, featuring a complete four-film story arc and a later soft reboot.
Evil Dead
A horror franchise following the battle against ancient evil forces unleashed by the Necronomicon, spanning from Sam Raimi's original trilogy to modern entries.
Open Water
An anthology of standalone survival horror films about people stranded at sea, with no narrative connections between installments.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
A horror franchise following the cannibalistic Sawyer family and their chainsaw-wielding member Leatherface across multiple timelines, reboots, and alternate continuities.
The Howling
A werewolf horror franchise that begins with Joe Dante's cult classic but quickly devolves into a collection of largely standalone sequels with minimal continuity.