Hellraiser

Hellraiser Guía y cronología

Opening the wrong puzzle box brings an encounter with the Cenobites, beings for whom pain and pleasure have become inseparable. Hellraiser turns desire, obsession and bargains made too casually into bodily horror. The original films, the 2022 reboot and the Revival game approach that terrible invitation through separate story branches.

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Timeline guide

Hellraiser Movies in Order: Choosing Which Box to Open

There are 11 Hellraiser films: Hellraiser (1987), Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), Hell on Earth (1992), Bloodline (1996), Inferno (2000), Hellseeker (2002), Deader (2005), Hellworld (2005), Revelations (2011), Judgment (2018) and the 2022 reboot. Begin with the 1987 original and Hellbound for the original story; the 2022 film is a separate reboot, and Hellraiser: Revival (2026) is its own game story.

Entries
12
Released
12
Span
1987-2026

Hellbound continues the first film's aftermath. Keep that pair together before choosing later cases or a separate reinterpretation.

Overview & recommendation

The puzzle box is the familiar invitation, but Hellraiser does not keep following one household forever. The first films introduce people whose desires and bargains leave consequences that the later series approaches in changing ways.

Deciding between the original films, a modern reinterpretation and an interactive story is more useful than trying to make every appearance of a Cenobite one continuous investigation.

Watch the original pair together before exploring the wider film run. Hellbound directly develops the first film's aftermath. Continue in release order if you want the series' changing ideas, or start the 2022 reboot independently for its own rules and characters.

Original Hellraiser and New Interpretations The film run, reboot and standalone game

The original-series branch is a viewing group for the first film run, whose later entries vary in focus. The 2022 film restarts the premise, while Revival's separate narrative is not a missing chapter between those films.

  • Original Series (10 entries)

    The original film run, beginning with Hellraiser and Hellbound before moving through later protagonists and approaches to the Cenobites.

  • 2022 Reboot (1 entry)

    The 2022 reinterpretation's own characters and rules, separate from the original film run.

  • Revival Game (1 entry)

    Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival as its own interactive story, rather than a connecting film chapter.

From Hellraiser Into Hellbound 12 entries

Release order makes the direct early continuation clear before the later changes in protagonists and approach. Choose another branch when you want a fresh interpretation, not because its date must fit the original household.

  1. 1
    HellraiserFilm · 1987
  2. 2
    HellraiserFilm · 2022
  3. 3
    Hellbound: Hellraiser IIFilm · 1988
  4. 4
    Hellraiser III: Hell on EarthFilm · 1992
  5. 5
    Hellraiser: BloodlineFilm · 1996
  6. 6
    Hellraiser: InfernoFilm · 2000
  7. 7
    Hellraiser: HellseekerFilm · 2002
  8. 8
    Hellraiser: DeaderFilm · 2005
  9. 9
    Hellraiser: HellworldFilm · 2005
  10. 10
    Hellraiser: RevelationsFilm · 2011
  11. 11
    Hellraiser: JudgmentFilm · 2018
  12. 12
    Clive Barker's Hellraiser: RevivalGame · Oct 8, 2026

Why Hellraiser Resists a Simple Calendar 12 entries

Some films look into different periods or frame their stories in ways a single year cannot capture. The catalogue's release labels should not be mistaken for exact dates shared by every Cenobite story.

  1. 1
    1987HellraiserFilm · 1987
  2. 2
    1988Hellbound: Hellraiser IIFilm · 1988
  3. 3
    1992Hellraiser III: Hell on EarthFilm · 1992
  4. 4
    1996Hellraiser: BloodlineFilm · 1996
  5. 5
    2000Hellraiser: InfernoFilm · 2000
  6. 6
    2002Hellraiser: HellseekerFilm · 2002
  7. 7
    2005Hellraiser: DeaderFilm · 2005
  8. 8
    2005Hellraiser: HellworldFilm · 2005
  9. 9
    2011Hellraiser: RevelationsFilm · 2011
  10. 10
    2018Hellraiser: JudgmentFilm · 2018
  11. 11
    2022HellraiserFilm · 2022
  12. 12
    2026Clive Barker's Hellraiser: RevivalGame · Oct 8, 2026

Frequently asked questions 6 answers

Do I need the original series before Hellraiser (2022)?

No. The reboot introduces its own characters and version of the premise. The original films offer a different interpretation rather than compulsory setup.

Is Revival a sequel to the 2022 film?

It is represented here as a standalone game narrative. Treat its story separately instead of placing it after the reboot merely because it was published later.

How many Hellraiser movies and games are there?

Hellraiser has 12 entries: 11 movies and 1 game, released between 1987 and 2026.

What is the chronological order of Hellraiser?

In chronological (in-universe) order, Hellraiser begins with Hellraiser (1987) and ends with Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival. The full chronological list of 12 entries is above.

What is the release order of Hellraiser?

By release date, Hellraiser starts with Hellraiser (1987). The most recent release is Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival (2026).

What is the newest Hellraiser release?

The newest released entry is Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival (2026). See where it falls in the chronological and watch order lists above.

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