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Hatchet Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Hatchet movies in order
Last updated: November 5 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Hatchet is a gory throwback slasher series that pits tourists against the swamp-dwelling killer Victor Crowley. Each sequel picks up right where the last ended, so watching in order is a must.
Adam Green created Hatchet in 2006 as a love letter to 1980s slashers, casting horror icons Kane Hodder, Robert Englund and Tony Todd. The story follows a Louisiana swamp tour that goes horribly wrong when the group crosses paths with Victor Crowley, a deformed ghost cursed to relive his death every night. The sequels lean into practical gore effects and dark humor, making the series a favorite among slasher fans.
π Release Order
Release order follows the series from its original swamp tour through Victor Crowley's later resurrection.
- Hatchet (2006)
- Hatchet II (2010)
- Hatchet III (2013)
- Victor Crowley (2017)
The first three films form a tight trilogy, with each sequel starting moments after the previous one ends. Victor Crowley jumps ahead roughly a decade, but it still follows the same continuity.
π Story Chronology
Chronologically, the Hatchet story lines up exactly with its release order, following Marybeth's fight to survive and Crowley's eventual return.
- Hatchet (2006)
- Hatchet II (2010) β picks up immediately
- Hatchet III (2013) β picks up immediately
- Victor Crowley (2017) β ten years later
Which Order Should You Choose?
There's only one sensible way to watch Hatchet: in release order. The trilogy plays almost like one long movie, so it's a great choice for a gory horror marathon. Victor Crowley works as a bonus epilogue once you've seen the first three.
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