Evil DeadComplete Watch Order Guide
Entries of the Evil Dead franchise that are being excluded from the rest of the series because of rogue mods despite explicit narrative continuity and the stated intentions of each project by their filmmakers to expand upon the trilogy's lore. Evil Dead (2013) is a sequel to the original, set within its primary location with a post-credit cameo by Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. Evil Dead Rise (2023) is a sequel to the first four films that expands upon three types of deadites spawned from various volumes of the Necronomicon as they were introduced within Army of Darkness (1992), with a voice cameo by Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. Evil Dead Burn (2026) is a direct sequel, taking place immediately after the wraparound segment in Evil Dead Rise. Evil Dead Wrath (2028) has been confirmed to be a prequel to the original film, set in 1972.
Evil Dead Release Timeline
What order should you watch the Evil Dead movies?
Release order — click any era to expand or collapse. All 4 movies shown below.
1 film released between 2013 and 2013.
3 films released between 2023 and 2028.
Watch Evil Dead in Order
Watch the Evil Dead movies in release order, starting with Evil Dead (2013) and continuing through Evil Dead Wrath (2028). The series spans 4 films, released between 2013 and 2028. Audiences rate the franchise 7/10 on average.
What order should you watch Evil Dead?
For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Evil Dead. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.
Evil Dead largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.
About the Evil Dead franchise
Entries of the Evil Dead franchise that are being excluded from the rest of the series because of rogue mods despite explicit narrative continuity and the stated intentions of each project by their filmmakers to expand upon the trilogy's lore. Evil Dead (2013) is a sequel to the original, set within its primary location with a post-credit cameo by Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. Evil Dead Rise (2023) is a sequel to the first four films that expands upon three types of deadites spawned from various volumes of the Necronomicon as they were introduced within Army of Darkness (1992), with a voice cameo by Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. Evil Dead Burn (2026) is a direct sequel, taking place immediately after the wraparound segment in Evil Dead Rise. Evil Dead Wrath (2028) has been confirmed to be a prequel to the original film, set in 1972.
Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.
Evil Dead Fun Facts & Trivia
The Evil Dead franchise spans 15 years, from 2013 to 2028.
The highest-rated entry is Evil Dead Burn with a 7.5/10 audience score.
Across all films, the franchise averages a 7.0/10 rating from audiences.
Evil Dead films have collected over 9k audience ratings combined.
Watching all 4 Evil Dead films back-to-back takes well over a full day's viewing commitment.
The most recent entry, Evil Dead Wrath (2028), continues a franchise that began 15 years earlier.
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