The Fantasy Review‘s beginner’s guide to the Child’s Play Franchise.
Overview
The Child’s Play franchise is a series of horror films featuring the iconic killer doll with an attitude, Chucky. The franchise began in 1988 with Child’s Play. Since then, the series has spawned numerous sequels, a television series, and a reboot in 2019. The franchise has become a cult favorite among horror fans and has had a significant impact on the genre.
Which Movies to Watch First
For those new to the franchise, it’d recommended you to start with Child’s Play (1988) and then continue with the sequels in release order. This is the classic movie and will allow you to warch the sequels without missing any of the plot.
Alternatively, you could watch the 2019 reboot, Child’s Play, as it’s a modern twist on the original story.
Movies & TV (Release Date Order)
Movies
- Child’s Play (1988)
- Child’s Play 2 (1990)
- Child’s Play 3 (1991)
- Bride of Chucky (1998)
- Seed of Chucky (2004)
- Curse of Chucky (2013)
- Cult of Chucky (2017)
- Child’s Play (2019)
TV
- Chucky Season 1 (2021)
- Chucky Season 2 (2022)
- Chucky Season 3 (2023)
