Watch the Fear Street movies in release order: Fear Street: 1994, Fear Street: 1978 and Fear Street: 1666, all released on Netflix in July 2021, then Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025). The trilogy is one story told backwards through Shadyside's history, and 1666 depends on the first two. Prom Queen is a stand-alone slasher set in 1988.
- Titles
- 4
- Films
- 4
- Watch time
- 7 hours
- Avg IMDb
- 6.2
Fear Street movies in release order
Here is every Fear Street title in the order it came out, 2021 to 2025: 4 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fear Street: 1994 | 2021 | Film | 1h 48m | 6.2 |
| 2 | Fear Street: 1978 | 2021 | Film | 1h 51m | 6.7 |
| 3 | Fear Street: 1666 | 2021 | Film | 1h 55m | 6.6 |
| 4 | Fear Street: Prom Queen | 2025 | Film | 1h 30m | 5.1 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Fear Street, release order and story order are the same thing: every film picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with Fear Street: 1994 and go in release order.
The whole thing is 7 hours. At two hours a night that is about 4 evenings.
The three highest rated: Fear Street: 1978 (6.7), Fear Street: 1666 (6.6), and Fear Street: 1994 (6.2).
Every Fear Street movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2021 · Film · 1h 48m
Fear Street: 1994
After a series of brutal slayings, a teen and her friends take on an evil force that's plagued their notorious town for centuries.
Why it matters: Part one of the trilogy; watch the three in order.
- Starring
- Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, and Benjamin Flores Jr.
- Director
- Leigh Janiak
- Scores
- IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 84%
No. 02 · 2021 · Film · 1h 51m
Fear Street: 1978
In 1978, two rival groups at Camp Nightwing must band together to solve a terrifying mystery when horrors from their towns' history come alive.
Why it matters: Part two, at Camp Nightwing.
- Starring
- Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, and Ryan Simpkins
- Director
- Leigh Janiak
- Scores
- IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 88%
No. 03 · 2021 · Film · 1h 55m
Fear Street: 1666
In 1666, a colonial town is gripped by a hysterical witch-hunt that has deadly consequences for centuries to come, and it's up to teenagers in 1994 to finally put an end to their town's curse, before it's too late.
Why it matters: Part three; the origin of the curse and the finale.
- Starring
- Kiana Madeira, Benjamin Flores Jr., and Olivia Scott Welch
- Director
- Leigh Janiak
- Scores
- IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 89%
No. 04 · 2025 · Film · 1h 30m
Fear Street: Prom Queen
Who will be voted queen at Shadyside High's 1988 prom? For underdog Lori, competition is cutthroat even before someone starts killing off the candidates.
Why it matters: A stand-alone Shadyside slasher set in 1988.
- Starring
- India Fowler, Suzanna Son, and Fina Strazza
- Director
- Matt Palmer
- Scores
- IMDb 5.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 28%
The best and worst rated Fear Street movies
Across 4 rated titles, Fear Street averages 6.2 on IMDb. The top of the list is Fear Street: 1978 at 6.7, then Fear Street: 1666 (6.6) and Fear Street: 1994 (6.2). At the bottom: Fear Street: Prom Queen (5.1) and Fear Street: 1994 (6.2).
- Fear Street: 19786.7 · RT 88%
- Fear Street: 16666.6 · RT 89%
- Fear Street: 19946.2 · RT 84%
- Fear Street: Prom Queen5.1 · RT 28%
Who appears in the most Fear Street movies
Kiana Madeira leads with 3 appearances as Deena and Sarah Fier, ahead of Olivia Scott Welch (3) and Benjamin Flores Jr. (3). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiana Madeira | Deena / Sarah Fier | 3 | Fear Street: 1994 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Olivia Scott Welch | Samantha Fraser / Sam Fraser | 3 | Fear Street: 1994 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Benjamin Flores Jr. | Josh / Henry | 3 | Fear Street: 1994 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Julia Rehwald | Kate / Lizzie | 2 | Fear Street: 1994 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Fred Hechinger | Simon / Isaac | 2 | Fear Street: 1994 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Darrell Britt-Gibson | Martin | 2 | Fear Street: 1994 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Ashley Zukerman | Nick Goode / Solomon Goode | 2 | Fear Street: 1994 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Sadie Sink | Ziggy Berman / Constance | 2 | Fear Street: 1978 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
| Matthew Zuk | Mayor Will Goode / Elijah Goode | 2 | Fear Street: 1978 (2021) to Fear Street: 1666 (2021) |
Fear Street directors and creators
2 filmmakers have directed or created Fear Street; Leigh Janiak has the most, with 3.
- Leigh JaniakFear Street: 1994 (2021), Fear Street: 1978 (2021), and Fear Street: 1666 (2021)
- Matt PalmerFear Street: Prom Queen (2025)
How long it takes to watch every Fear Street movie
All 4 titles add up to 7 hours. That is about 4 two-hour evenings, or 1 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is Fear Street: 1666 at 1h 55m.
The 4 best rated films: Fear Street: 1978, Fear Street: 1666, Fear Street: 1994, and Fear Street: Prom Queen.
Everything takes about 8 days.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Fear Street movies in?
Watch the Fear Street movies in release order: Fear Street: 1994, Fear Street: 1978 and Fear Street: 1666, all released on Netflix in July 2021, then Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025). The trilogy is one story told backwards through Shadyside's history, and 1666 depends on the first two. Prom Queen is a stand-alone slasher set in 1988.
How many Fear Street movies and shows are there?
There are 4 titles in the Fear Street franchise: 4 films and 0 series, released from 2021 to 2025.
How long does it take to watch all the Fear Street movies?
About 7 hours for all 4 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Fear Street title in chronological order?
Fear Street: 1994, set in Shadyside, 1994. In release order the first is Fear Street: 1994 (2021).
What is the best Fear Street movie?
By IMDb score, Fear Street: 1978 (2021) at 6.7, followed by Fear Street: 1666 at 6.6.
Who has appeared in the most Fear Street movies?
Kiana Madeira, in 3 of them as Deena.
What is the longest Fear Street movie?
Fear Street: 1666, at 1h 55m.
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