The Evil Dead franchise mixes horror, comedy, and cult status. It began with Sam Raimi’s low-budget classic in 1981 and grew into sequels, a remake, and a hit TV show. Below are both the release order and the chronological order so you can follow Ash Williams’ story — and the reimagined universe.
Release Order:
- The Evil Dead (1981)
- Evil Dead II (1987)
- Army of Darkness (1992)
- Evil Dead (2013) [Remake / Reboot]
- Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018, TV series)
- Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Chronological Order:
- The Evil Dead (1981)
- Evil Dead II (1987)
- Army of Darkness (1992)
- Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018, TV series)
- Evil Dead (2013) [Alternate continuity / reboot]
- Evil Dead Rise (2023) [Standalone story, same “Necronomicon universe”]