How to Watch The Exorcist Movies in Order

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The Exorcist franchise is one of horror’s most iconic and influential series, dating back to the original 1973 film, which shocked audiences and set a new standard for supernatural horror. The franchise has since expanded with sequels, prequels, and a recent reboot, all connected through the theme of demonic possession and the terrifying struggles faced by those who try to combat it.

Here's how to watch the entire Exorcist franchise in both chronological and release order for the best experience. Our guide also shows you all the streaming platforms where you can stream, buy or rent these movies online in India. 

How to watch the Exorcist movies in chronological order

If you want to follow the story in the order of events rather than how the films were released, begin with the prequels and work your way up through the series.

TV continuity

New continuity

Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) is the earliest entry in terms of the timeline, focusing on Father Merrin’s first encounter with a demon. Set in post-World War II Africa, Merrin is called to investigate an ancient church, where he faces a malevolent force that sets the tone for his later battles with demonic entities.

Released just one year after The Beginning, Dominion is essentially the same story but from a different angle. Directed by Paul Schrader, this version was made before The Beginning but shelved in favor of a more action-packed version. Dominion focuses more on psychological horror and theology, offering a more introspective look at Father Merrin's struggles.

The original Exorcist (1973) based on William Peter Blatty’s novel, follows the possession of a young girl named Regan MacNeil and the desperate efforts of her mother, a priest, and an exorcist to save her. It remains a landmark of horror cinema, with its terrifying special effects, unsettling atmosphere, and exploration of faith.

Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) is  set years after the events of the first film. This sequel follows a now-teenage Regan as she undergoes experimental therapy to confront the trauma caused by her possession. The film delves into Father Merrin's backstory and the nature of the demon Pazuzu. 

Coming to The Exorcist III (1990), this film takes place 15 years after the original and is more of a psychological thriller than a straightforward horror movie. It focuses on Lieutenant Kinderman as he investigates a series of grisly murders linked to the Gemini Killer. 

The Exorcist TV series (2016-2018) serves as a direct continuation of the 1973 film, taking place decades later. It follows two priests, Father Tomas Ortega and Father Marcus Keane, as they confront demonic possessions and unravel deeper, sinister plots involving the Church. The show is notable for its strong connection to the original movie, with the first season containing a major twist revealing ties to Regan MacNeil's character.

The Exorcist: Believer (2023) is the latest entry in the franchise and acts as a direct sequel to the original Exorcist, reuniting some of the original characters while introducing new ones. It continues the theme of possession and explores how the legacy of the original demonic entity affects a new generation.

How to watch the Exorcist movies in release order

Below you can find the latest streaming information for all The Exorcist movies in release order. This includes every offer for viewers in India today. We'll also show you if any of these iconic horrors are available to watch online for free.

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Apple TV Plus
Apple TV
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Hotstar
Jio Cinema
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Google Play Movies
MUBI
Sony Liv
YouTube
GuideDoc
Netflix Kids
Tubi TV
Yupp TV
Sun Nxt
Alt Balaji
Hoichoi
Hungama Play
Curiosity Stream
EPIC ON
ShemarooMe
DOCSVILLE
Tata Play
Discovery+
ManoramaMax
MX Player
Spamflix
aha
Plex
WOW Presents Plus
Magellan TV
BroadwayHD
Filmzie
Lionsgate Play
MovieSaints
Dekkoo
True Story
DocAlliance Films
VI movies and tv
Eventive
ShortsTV Amazon Channel
Amazon Video
Cultpix
FilmBox+
Takflix
Amazon miniTV
AD tv
Shahid VIP
Bookmyshow
Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel
Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel
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MGM Amazon Channel
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Hoichoi Amazon Channel
ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel
Chaupal Amazon Channel
BBC Kids Amazon Channel
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  1. The Exorcist

    The Exorcist

    1973

    #1

    When a charming 12-year-old girl takes on the characteristics and voices of others, doctors say there is nothing they can do. As people begin to die, the girl's mother realizes her daughter has been possessed by the devil - and that her daughter's only possible hope lies with two priests and the ancient rite of demonic exorcism.

  2. Exorcist II: The Heretic

    #2

    Bizarre nightmares plague Regan MacNeil four years after her possession and exorcism. Has the demon returned? And if so, can the combined faith and knowledge of a Vatican investigator and a research specialist free her from its grasp?

  3. The Exorcist III

    #3

    On the fifteenth anniversary of the exorcism that claimed Father Damien Karras' life, Police Lieutenant Kinderman's world is once again shattered when a boy is found decapitated and savagely crucified.

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  4. Exorcist: The Beginning

    #4

    Years before Father Merrin helped save Regan MacNeil’s soul, he first encounters the demon Pazuzu in East Africa.

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  5. Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

    #5

    Father Merrin takes a sabbatical from the Church to devote himself to history and archaeology as he struggles with his shattered faith.

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  6. The Exorcist

    The Exorcist

    2016

    #6

    Follow the lives of two very different priests tackling one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession.

  7. The Exorcist: Believer

    #7

    When two girls disappear into the woods and return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, the father of one girl seeks out Chris MacNeil, who's been forever altered by what happened to her daughter fifty years ago.