Original 1980 Film
The first film, simply titled Friday the 13th, premiered in 1980. It follows a group of camp counselors murdered at Camp Crystal Lake while preparing the site for reopening. The movie became a surprise box-office hit and launched a long-running horror franchise.
Sequels and Series Timeline
The franchise continued with direct sequels, including Friday the 13th Part 2, Friday the 13th Part III, and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. Later entries include Jason Takes Manhattan and Jason Goes to Hell, expanding the story of the hockey-masked killer. A reboot was released in 2009.
Viewing Order and Availability
For the classic experience, watch the films in release order starting with the 1980 original. The main series consists of the original film and its numbered sequels, plus the 2009 reboot. Many of the films are available on major streaming platforms and physical media collections.
