How to watch

The Crow, based on James O'Barr's comic, follows the undead avenger Eric Draven, resurrected to punish those who murdered him and his fiancée. The 1994 original became a cult classic — tragically marked by Brandon Lee's death during filming — and inspired several sequels and a modern reboot.

🕐 Release Order

Release order follows the anthology-style sequels and the recent reboot.

1. The Crow (1994)
2. The Crow: City of Angels (1996)
3. The Crow: Salvation (2000)
4. The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005)
5. The Crow (2024, reboot)

The original series is largely anthological, with each film telling a new resurrection story, and the 2024 film reboots the concept entirely.

📖 Story Chronology

Each film stands mostly on its own, so chronology simply follows the release of these separate Crow tales.

1. The Crow (1994)
2. The Crow: City of Angels (1996)
3. The Crow: Salvation (2000)
4. The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005)
5. The Crow (2024)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 1994 original — it's the definitive, deeply atmospheric film and the one to prioritize. The sequels are standalone stories of new avengers, so watch them for more of the same gothic vibe. The 2024 reboot is a separate reimagining you can view independently.

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