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Puppet Master Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Puppet Master movies in order

Last updated: August 12 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

One of horror's longest-running direct-to-video franchises, Puppet Master follows a set of sentient killer puppets and the ancient Egyptian magic that gives them life.

Puppet Master centers on puppeteer Andre Toulon's murderous creations, spanning over a dozen films across multiple decades, timelines, and even a crossover with another cult horror icon. Despite its low budgets, the series built a devoted cult following thanks to its inventive stop-motion and animatronic puppet effects, giving each tiny killer β€” from the drill-wielding Blade to the hooked Pinhead Puppet β€” real personality.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order traces the franchise from its late-80s original through numerous prequels, sequels, and a modern reboot.

  1. Puppet Master (1989)
  2. Puppet Master II (1991)
  3. Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge (1991)
  4. Puppet Master 4 (1993)
  5. Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter (1994)
  6. Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)
  7. Retro Puppet Master (1999)
  8. Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003)
  9. Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys (2004)
  10. Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010)
  11. Puppet Master X: Axis Rising (2012)
  12. Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018)

Because several entries are prequels set decades before the original, chronology reorganizes the timeline considerably.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Chronologically, the story begins with Toulon creating his puppets during World War II before jumping forward to the modern-day mayhem of the original film and its many follow-ups.

  1. Retro Puppet Master (1999) β€” prequel, set in the 1940s
  2. Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge (1991) β€” prequel, set in the 1940s
  3. Puppet Master (1989)
  4. Puppet Master II (1991)
  5. Puppet Master 4 (1993)
  6. Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter (1994)
  7. Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)
  8. Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003)
  9. Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys (2004)
  10. Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010)
  11. Puppet Master X: Axis Rising (2012)
  12. Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018) β€” standalone reboot

Which Order Should You Choose?

New viewers should start with the original 1989 film for the classic setup, then jump straight to the acclaimed 2018 reboot, The Littlest Reich, which works as a fresh, standalone entry point without requiring the tangled original series.

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