How to watch

Released in 1954, Creature from the Black Lagoon sent a scientific expedition into the Amazon, where they encountered a prehistoric amphibious humanoid known as the Gill-man. The film was a 3D sensation and became the last great addition to Universal's classic monster lineup alongside Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man. Two sequels quickly followed, taking the creature from captivity in Florida to a radical scientific experiment.

🕐 Release Order

Release order is the only order you need, as the three films were made back to back in the mid-1950s.

1. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
2. Revenge of the Creature (1955)
3. The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)

The trilogy follows the Gill-man in sequence, though each film features a new human cast, so it's easy to jump in anywhere.

📖 Story Chronology

Revenge of the Creature sees the Gill-man captured and displayed at a Florida oceanarium, and The Creature Walks Among Us follows scientists who attempt to transform him to survive on land. The chronology matches release order.

1. Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)
2. Revenge of the Creature (1955)
3. The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch the films in release order. The original is the essential classic, with gorgeous underwater photography and a monster design that still holds up today. Revenge of the Creature is notable for featuring a young Clint Eastwood in his film debut, and The Creature Walks Among Us brings the trilogy to a surprisingly melancholy close. If you can find the first two in 3D, they're well worth seeing that way.

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