If you have ever wanted to know about the timelines in the Halloween movies, here is a simple explanation about them.
In total there are 5 timelines in the franchise.
Halloween to Halloween II
The first timeline begins with Halloween and continues with Halloween II.
These two movies follow the story of Michael Myers and his pursuit of Laurie Strode, and Dr. Loomis and Jamie Lloyd also play important roles in this timeline, and this is probably the most straightforward and cohesive storyline out of them all.
Halloween 4, 5, and 6
The second timeline consists of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers.
This timeline introduces new characters and explores more of the supernatural elements surrounding Michael Myers.
Halloween H20 and Halloween Resurrection
The third timeline includes Halloween H20: 20 Years Later and Halloween: Resurrection.
These movies ignore the events of Halloween 4, 5, and 6 and follow Laurie Strode's life after the original Halloween.
Rob Zombie's Halloween and Halloween II
The fourth timeline features Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween and its sequel, Halloween II.
These movies retell the story of Michael Myers, offering a different interpretation of the character and offer a darker and grittier tone of the timeline.
Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills
The fifth and final timeline includes the recent movies Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills. This timeline serves as a direct sequel to the original Halloween, disregarding all other sequels and reboots.
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