Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movies in Order

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise is a series of horror films that center around the terrifying and brutal actions of a family of cannibals, notably led by the iconic character Leatherface.

The franchise began with the release of the original film titled “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” in 1974, directed by Tobe Hooper. It follows a group of friends who encounter a family of deranged killers, including Leatherface, a mentally disturbed man who wears a mask made of human skin and wields a chainsaw. The film is known for its gritty and intense atmosphere, as well as its groundbreaking use of horror elements.

The success of the original film led to the creation of several sequels, prequels, remakes, and spin-offs over the years, each expanding on the lore and mythology of the franchise.

Here are the Texas Chainsaw Massacre Films in Order

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movies in Order of Release Date

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
Texas Chainsaw (2013)
Leatherface (2017)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movies in Chronological Order

The original TCM Series

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)

The First TCM Rebooted Series

This new take on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a remake of the original movie and a prequel to this remake (not to the 1974 film).

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

The Revised TCM Series

This one is not built around a remake, but the original, offering a prequel to the first film, and a new sequel erasing what happened in the 1986 and subsequent sequels.

Leatherface (2017)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)

The Second Revised TCM Series

This is a new sequel, once again erasing the previous one. More films were announced, but the studio lost the rights.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)