The Strangers Movies: Release Order
The Strangers franchise consists of psychological horror films about three masked killers who prey on innocent victims in isolated locations. The series began with Bryan Bertino's 2008 film starring Liv Tyler, which became a cult classic for its minimalist approach to terror and the chilling question: "Is Tamara home?"
This watch order includes all films in their release sequence, spanning both the original timeline and the newer reboot. The 2018 sequel follows a different family but remains connected to the original film's universe. In 2024, director Renny Harlin launched a trilogy that retells the story while expanding the mythology, with all three Chapter films shot back-to-back and designed to form one continuous narrative.
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The Strangers
After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt’s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.
The Strangers: Prey at Night
A family's road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted. Under the cover of darkness, three masked killers pay them a visit to test the family's every limit as they struggle to survive.
The Strangers: Chapter 1
After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motives.
The Strangers: Chapter 2
When The Strangers learn that one of their victims, Maya, is still alive, they return to finish what they’ve started.
The Strangers: Chapter 3
Tethered by a frightening conclusion, Maya and the Strangers are locked on an unavoidable, unforgiving collision course — a showdown that proves they’re far from strangers now.
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