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The Evil Dead Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Evil Dead movies in order

Last updated: September 27 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise blends splatter horror with slapstick comedy, and between sequels, a remake, and a TV series, the watch order can get deliciously chaotic.

Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead began as a low-budget cabin-in-the-woods nightmare and grew into a beloved horror-comedy franchise built around chainsaw-handed hero Ash Williams. The series includes the original trilogy, a 2013 remake, a legacy sequel, and the fan-favorite TV show Ash vs Evil Dead.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order traces the franchise from grim horror through gonzo comedy to modern revival.

  1. The Evil Dead (1981)
  2. Evil Dead II (1987)
  3. Army of Darkness (1992)
  4. Evil Dead (2013)
  5. Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018)
  6. Evil Dead Rise (2023)

The Ash saga runs in a straight line, while the 2013 remake and Evil Dead Rise stand as separate stories in the same cursed universe.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Story chronology follows Ash's timeline, with the standalone entries slotting in as parallel tales.

  1. The Evil Dead (1981)
  2. Evil Dead II (1987) β€” partly re-tells and continues the first film
  3. Army of Darkness (1992)
  4. Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018) β€” continues Ash's story decades later
  5. Evil Dead (2013) β€” standalone remake
  6. Evil Dead Rise (2023) β€” standalone entry

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 1981 original, then Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness for the full Ash Williams trilogy, and continue into Ash vs Evil Dead if you want more of Bruce Campbell's iconic hero. The 2013 remake and Evil Dead Rise are standalone stories you can watch any time. For the classic experience, follow the original trilogy in release order.

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