Release OrderRecommended
0 / 12 watchedRelease order is the simplest path. Entries after the second film are standalone, so feel free to cherry-pick.
Short
- 1 Disciples of the Crow 1983 short film of King's story. Optional prologue.
Original series
- 2 Children of the Corn Theatrical original with Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton in Gatlin, Nebraska.
- 3 Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice Direct sequel following the reporters investigating Gatlin. Theatrical.
- 4 Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest Standalone story set in Chicago. First direct to video entry.
- 5 Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering Standalone story about a mysterious illness among Nebraska children.
- 6 Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror Standalone farmhouse story. Early appearance by Eva Mendes.
- 7 Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return Brings back Isaac from the 1984 film. Standalone otherwise.
- 8 Children of the Corn: Revelation Standalone story set around an Omaha apartment building.
Remake
- 9 Children of the Corn Syfy television remake of the 1984 film. Separate continuity.
Reboot series
- 10 Children of the Corn: Genesis Standalone desert cult story. Separate continuity.
- 11 Children of the Corn: Runaway Standalone story following a pregnant woman on the run. Separate continuity.
Second reboot
- 12 Children of the Corn Theatrical reboot of King's story. Separate continuity and the latest entry.
By Continuity
0 / 12 watchedSame films grouped the way the series is officially divided, so each restart is clearly marked.
Short
- 1 Disciples of the Crow Predates the feature series. Optional.
Original series
- 2 Children of the Corn The Gatlin original.
- 3 Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice The only direct sequel to the original.
- 4 Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest Standalone entries. Any order works within this group.
- 5 Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering Standalone entries. Any order works within this group.
- 6 Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror Standalone entries. Any order works within this group.
- 7 Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return Standalone entries. Any order works within this group.
- 8 Children of the Corn: Revelation Standalone entries. Any order works within this group.
Remake
- 9 Children of the Corn Television remake. Watch on its own.
Reboot series
- 10 Children of the Corn: Genesis Separate continuity. Watch on its own.
- 11 Children of the Corn: Runaway Separate continuity. Watch on its own.
Second reboot
- 12 Children of the Corn Separate continuity. Watch on its own.
About Children of the Corn
Stephen King's short story spawned a long direct to video run where most sequels stand alone with new casts and towns.
Only the first two films connect directly, so release order works and almost any entry can be skipped.
Good to know
The 2009 entry is a Syfy television remake and the 1983 short Disciples of the Crow predates the series. No new film has been announced since the 2020 reboot.
