Freddy Krueger's dream-killer saga in release order
This guide lists every main A Nightmare on Elm Street film in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 7 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) kicks off this A Nightmare on Elm Street guide in release order and sets the tone for the rest of the run. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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In release order, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier A Nightmare on Elm Street entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in A Nightmare on Elm Street. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) is a core middle chapter for A Nightmare on Elm Street fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier A Nightmare on Elm Street entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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As the final entry here, Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) pays off threads built across the earlier A Nightmare on Elm Street films. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 7 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the A Nightmare on Elm Street universe.
