The Invisible Man Movies: Release Order
The Invisible Man began as one of Universal's flagship monster franchises in the 1930s, with the 1933 original standing as a landmark achievement in special effects and horror cinema. Based on H.G. Wells' novel, the film introduces Dr. Jack Griffin and the concept of invisibility driving a person to madness.
This watch order includes all six films from Universal's classic era (1933-1951), which vary widely in tone and quality, plus the 2020 reimagining. The modern film takes a completely different approach as a psychological thriller about domestic abuse, making it a standalone entry that shares the concept but not the continuity of the originals. Note that Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man (2000) with Kevin Bacon is another film inspired by the invisibility concept, but it's not part of the official franchise.
The Invisible Man
A scientist's experiment with invisibility goes horribly wrong, transforming him into an aggressive and dangerous figure as he desperately seeks to reverse the effects of his discovery.
The Invisible Man Returns
A coal mine owner, wrongly imprisoned for his brother's murder, uses an invisibility serum to escape and clear his name, but the drug threatens his sanity.
The Invisible Woman
An attractive store model volunteers to test an invisibility machine, planning to use her newfound power to get revenge on her former boss.
Invisible Agent
The grandson of the original Invisible Man uses his inherited invisibility formula to become a secret agent infiltrating Nazi Germany during World War II.
The Invisible Man's Revenge
A dangerous fugitive seeks revenge against his former partner who betrayed him in the jungle, enlisting the help of a mad scientist who can make him invisible.
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Comedy duo Abbott and Costello become private detectives and encounter the Invisible Man in this classic horror-comedy mashup.
The Invisible Man
After her abusive ex-boyfriend's apparent suicide, Cecilia inherits his fortune but becomes convinced he's still alive and stalking her using invisible technology. She must fight to prove her sanity and survival against an unseen tormentor that no one else believes exists.
Other Film Series
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.
Leprechaun
A horror-comedy franchise following a murderous Irish leprechaun's violent quests to reclaim his stolen gold across various settings and time periods.
Re-Animator
A cult horror-comedy trilogy following mad scientist Herbert West's experiments in reanimating the dead, based on H.P. Lovecraft's story.
Tremors
Kevin Bacon and Michael Gross battle subterranean Graboids in this cult monster franchise spanning three decades.
Universal Monsters
Universal's iconic classic monster films from 1931-1956, featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Wolf Man
The tragic tale of cursed men transformed into werewolves, spanning from Universal's classic Larry Talbot saga to modern reimaginings of lycanthropic horror.