If you’re watching Scary Movie for the first time (or rewatching without overthinking it), release order is the right order.
The franchise is built around spoofing whatever horror and pop-culture trends were biggest at the time each movie came out, so watching chronologically by release makes the jokes land the way they were intended.
The Complete Watch Order (Release Order)
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Scary Movie (2000)
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Scary Movie 2 (2001)
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Scary Movie 3 (2003)
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Scary Movie 4 (2006)
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Scary Movie 5 (2013)
Where To Stream Each Movie (India)
Streaming rights change fast by country, so treat this as current guidance and double-check the services you use before you hit play.
| Film | Where to watch in India |
|---|---|
| Scary Movie (2000) | Netflix; also rent (Amazon Video / Apple TV) and buy (Apple TV) |
| Scary Movie 2 (2001) | Netflix; also rent (Amazon Video / Apple TV) and buy (Apple TV) |
| Scary Movie 3 (2003) | Netflix; also rent (Amazon Video / Apple TV) and buy (Apple TV) |
| Scary Movie 4 (2006) | Not currently available for streaming in India (per JustWatch) |
| Scary Movie 5 (2013) | Rent/Buy on Apple TV (no subscription option listed) |
Quick Notes On What You’re Getting
Scary Movie (2000)
The one that kicked off the franchise’s tone: fast, aggressive parody of late-’90s slashers and teen horror trends.
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Leans harder into “haunted house” and supernatural spoofs, with the same overall “sketch-comedy chaos” approach.
Scary Movie 3 (2003)
A tonal shift (new creative direction), parodying early-2000s horror and sci-fi hits; it’s often the “most accessible” for casual viewers.
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
Continues the later-style parody format, but availability is the problem in India right now.
Scary Movie 5 (2013)
The last released entry so far; currently easiest to catch in India via Apple TV rental/purchase.
What’s Next: A New Scary Movie Is Coming
A new Scary Movie (often referred to as Scary Movie 6) has been reported as a reboot/return involving the Wayans brothers, with a theatrical release date set for June 12, 2026.
