Insidious watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
7 entries·~12 hrs total runtime·2010–2026
In story order, Chapter 3 and The Last Key come first.
The Lambert Family
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1
Insidious
Movie103 min · 2010
The first released film and the introduction of the Lambert family, Elise Rainier and the Further.
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2
Insidious: Chapter 2
Movie106 min · 2013
Begins immediately after the ending of Insidious and continues the Lambert family's haunting.
Elise Rainier Prequels
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3
Insidious: Chapter 3
Movie97 min · 2015
A prequel set before Insidious that follows Elise Rainier helping Quinn Brenner.
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4
Insidious: The Last Key
Movie103 min · 2018
Continues Elise's prequel storyline and ends shortly before the Lambert family contacts her in Insidious.
The Lambert Family Returns
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5
Insidious: The Red Door
Movie107 min · 2023
Set approximately ten years after Chapter 2 and returns to Josh and Dalton Lambert.
Later Story
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6
Insidious: Out of the Further
Movie106 min · 2026
Follows a young mother who discovers she can pull entities out of the Further into the real world; released August 21, 2026, and grossed more than $155 million worldwide.
Announced Spin-off
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7
Thread: An Insidious Tale
MovieTBA · TBA
An announced spin-off starring Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani; no release date confirmed as of this guide's last update.
How many Insidious movies are there?
There are six released Insidious feature films as of September 2026, with the spin-off Thread: An Insidious Tale in development.
Do I need to watch Insidious: Chapter 3 before Insidious?
Chapter 3 is set earlier, but it was released after the first two films and presents Elise Rainier's earlier history as a prequel.
What order should a first-timer watch Insidious in?
A first-time viewer should use release order from Insidious through Out of the Further.
Is Insidious finished or still ongoing?
Insidious remains ongoing: Out of the Further released in August 2026, and the spin-off Thread: An Insidious Tale is in development.
See also: Paranormal Activity watch order, The Ring watch order, Five Nights at Freddy's watch order.
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