Complete List of Michael Myers Movies
The core Michael Myers filmography includes the original Halloween (1978), Halloween II (1981), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989), Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), Halloween: Resurrection (2002), Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022). The franchise spans multiple timelines, including the Rob Zombie reboot series (Halloween and Halloween II, both 2007 and 2009), which reimagines the character with a different origin story. Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures have led the modern era of the series, with David Gordon Green directing the 2018, 2021, and 2022 entries. For a full overview of the franchise structure and timeline, see the official Halloween page on the Universal Pictures website Universal Pictures Halloween hub.
Each film carries a distinct production company and distribution path. The original 1978 classic was produced by Compass International Pictures and distributed by Universal Pictures. The 2018 reboot and its sequels are produced by Blumhouse Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. The Rob Zombie films were produced by Dimension Films and The Weinstein Company, with distribution handled by The Weinstein Company and later Anchor Bay Entertainment. The 1982 Halloween III stands apart as a standalone entry produced by Universal Pictures and Dino De Laurentiis Company, featuring no Myers storyline. Box office data for the franchise shows the 2018 reboot as the highest-grossing Myers film worldwide, while the original 1978 classic remains the most profitable relative to its budget. The global box office gross for the 2018 film is documented on sites tracking theatrical performance Box Office Mojo Halloween 2018.
Box Office Performance and Franchise Rankings
The Halloween franchise ranks among the highest-grossing horror series in North America. The 2018 reboot opened with over $77 million domestically in its first weekend, marking the biggest opening for the series at the time. Halloween Kills (2021) followed with a strong opening of over $50 million domestically, while Halloween Ends (2022) debuted with around $32 million in its first weekend in the U.S. The original 1978 film earned approximately $47 million domestically on a budget of under $1 million, making it one of the most cost-effective horror films ever produced. The Rob Zombie reboots each earned around $25 million domestically on modest budgets, showing solid returns for the horror genre. For detailed financial breakdowns and adjusted gross figures, the Forbes entertainment section provides analysis of horror franchise economics Forbes Entertainment.
Rankings for the Michael Myers films vary by critical reception, audience scores, and box office returns. The 2018 Halloween reboot currently holds the highest Rotten Tomatoes critics score among the Myers-centric entries, while the original 1978 film remains the top-ranked by audience and cultural impact metrics. Halloween H20 (1998) often ranks high for its streamlined return to the slasher format after a long hiatus. Halloween: Resurrection (2002) is frequently cited as the lowest-rated entry in the mainline series. The franchise has also produced direct-to-video