Child's Play is one of the most iconic and well-known horror franchises of all time, and fortunately for anybody who wants to watch them, these movies are all streaming online. The slasher series began in 1988 and solidified Chucky, a doll possessed by the spirit of a crazed serial killer, as a pop-culture staple. The franchise has remained relevant for multiple decades, with six sequels, a remake, and a successful spinoff TV series that aired on Syfy and the USA Network. Over the years, Chucky has gone from being a single man to getting married to even having a child who is also possessed.

As is said in the franchise, "a true classic never goes out of style." The Child's Play movies prove that to be true. There is no shortage of enthusiastic Child's Play viewers who watch the movies year-round. Viewers' continued interest in the franchise, as well as the success of the Chucky spinoff TV show, proves that the franchise has solidified its place in entertainment history. Part of why it has been so successful is because Child's Play is one of the most consistent horror franchises in of quality. There are also so many memorable lines, including "Personally, I like hiding behind an innocent face."

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Child’s Play (1988)

Streaming on Max

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Child's Play
Release Date
November 9, 1988
Runtime
87 Minutes
Director
Tom Holland
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    Catherine Hicks
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    Chris Sarandon

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Writers
Don Mancini, John Lafia, Tom Holland
Sequel(s)
Cult of Chucky
Franchise(s)
Child's Play

The 1988 movie that started it all, Child’s Play follows young Andy Barclay as he receives a seemingly harmless Good Guy doll, only to discover it’s possessed by the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif). Directed by Tom Holland, this horror classic introduced the world to Chucky, the wisecracking killer doll. Fans of the franchise can currently stream the original Child’s Play on Max, with subscriptions priced at $9.99 per month.

Child’s Play 2 (1990)

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Child's Play 2
Release Date
November 9, 1990
Runtime
84 Minutes
Director
John Lafia

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Writers
Don Mancini
Prequel(s)
Child's Play
Sequel(s)
Cult of Chucky

Andy returns in the 1990 Child’s Play sequel, Child’s Play 2, as Chucky is resurrected by the Play Pals company. With director John Lafia taking over, the second Chucky movie leans into more suspenseful kills and dark humor. Unfortunately, like most of the Chucky movies Child’s Play 2 is currently unavailable for streaming.

Child’s Play 3 (1991)

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Child's Play 3
Release Date
August 30, 1991
Runtime
90 Minutes
Director
Jack Bender
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    Justin Whalin
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    Perrey Reeves

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Writers
Don Mancini
Prequel(s)
Child's Play

Set years after the events of Child’s Play 2, Child’s Play 3 takes place when Andy is now a teenager at a military academy when Chucky tracks him down for another round of terror. The third movie in the Chucky franchise, directed by Jack Bender, marked the end of the franchise’s more straightforward horror approach. At the time of writing, Child’s Play 3 isn’t available to stream.

Bride of Chucky (1998)

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Bride of Chucky
Release Date
October 16, 1998
Runtime
89 Minutes
Director
Ronny Yu
Writers
Don Mancini
Prequel(s)
Child's Play
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    Brad Dourif
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    Jennifer Tilly

Revamping the Child’s Play franchise with self-aware humor and gothic horror, 1998’s Bride of Chucky introduced Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly), Chucky’s equally murderous lover. Directed by Ronny Yu, this entry shifted the franchise into horror-comedy territory. While it’s one of the most successful Child’s Play movies so far, Bride of Chucky is currently unavailable to stream.

Seed of Chucky (2004)

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Seed of Chucky
Release Date
November 11, 2004
Runtime
87 Minutes
Director
Don Mancini
Writers
Don Mancini
Prequel(s)
Child's Play
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    Jennifer Tilly
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    Redman

Sequel(s)
Cult of Chucky
Franchise(s)
Child's Play

Embracing full-on satire, 2004’s Seed of Chucky follows Chucky and Tiffany’s gender-fluid child, Glen/Glenda, as they navigate their murderous family legacy. Don Mancini, Chucky’s creator, took over as director for the first time. This bizarre yet unique installment was a hit with fans but, sadly, Seed of Chucky currently isn’t available for streaming.

Curse of Chucky (2013)

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Curse of Chucky
Release Date
October 4, 2013
Runtime
96 Minutes
Director
Don Mancini
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    Chantal Quesnel
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    Fiona Dourif
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    Jordan Gavaris
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    Danielle Bisutti

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Writers
Don Mancini
Prequel(s)
Child's Play
Franchise(s)
Child's Play

With a tone that was a marked return to darker horror rather than the surreal lightheartedness of Seed of Chucky, 2013’s Curse of Chucky reintroduced the killer doll in a more suspenseful setting, following wheelchair Nica Pierce (Fiona Dourif) as she faces Chucky’s wrath. This direct-to-video sequel revitalized the Child’s Play franchise, but, like many other installments, Curse of Chucky is not streaming on any plaform.

Cult of Chucky (2017)

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Cult of Chucky
8/10
Release Date
October 3, 2017
Runtime
91 minutes
Director
Don Mancini
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    Alex Vincent
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    Fiona Dourif

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Streaming

Writers
Don Mancini
Prequel(s)
Bride of Chucky
Franchise(s)
Child's Play

Picking up from Curse of Chucky, the 2017 Child’s Play installment Cult of Chucky follows Nica in a psychiatric hospital where Chucky begins tormenting her - this time with multiple possessed dolls. Don Mancini continues as director, and significantly expanded the franchise’s mythology. Cult of Chucky is currently available to stream on Netflix, both on the $7.99 Basic tier and the $17.99 ad-free package.

Child’s Play (2019)

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Child's Play
Release Date
June 19, 2019
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Lars Klevberg
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    Chucky (voice)
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    Gabriel Bateman
    Andy Barclay

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Streaming

Writers
Tyler Burton Smith
Producers
Aaron L. Gilbert, David Katzenberg, Seth Grahame-Smith, Chris Ferguson, Jason Cloth

A reboot with a modern twist, Child’s Play (2019) reimagines Chucky as a rogue AI-powered doll instead of a supernatural killer. Mark Hamill voices this version of Chucky, bringing a fresh take on the character. Along with the original Child’s Play, the 2019 Child’s Play remake is available to stream on Max.

Chucky (2021–2024)

Streaming on Peacock

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Chucky
Release Date
2021 - 2023
Network
SyFy, USA
Showrunner
Don Mancini
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    Zackary Arthur
    Jake Wheeler
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    Brad Dourif
    Chucky

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Writers
Don Mancini
Franchise(s)
Child's Play

This TV continuation of the original Child’s Play timeline follows Chucky as he infiltrates a small town, bringing new victims and old enemies into his deadly game. With Don Mancini at the helm, the show features returning characters like Andy, Tiffany, and Nica. The Chucky TV show is streaming on Peacock, with subscription priced at $7.99 per month.

The Child's Play Movies Are Available To Rent & Buy

Platforms & Cost Breakdown Of Every Chucky Movie

Tiffany as a live doll in the Child's Play franchise. 

For viewers who prefer to rent or buy the Child's Play movies, they are all available on a number of easy-to-access platforms. These include Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Redbox, and Microsoft. The rental and purchase cost for each movie are about the same no matter what platform a viewer chooses, only differing by a matter of cents.

Child's Play Movie

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Microsoft Rent/Purchase

Child's Play (1988)

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$12.99

Child's Play 2

$3.79/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

Child's Play 3

$3.79/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

Bride of Chucky

$3.79/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

Seed of Chucky

$3.79/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

Unavailable

Curse of Chucky

$3.79/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

Cult of Chucky

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

Child's Play (2019)

$3.99/$14.99

$3.99/$14.99

$5.99/$14.99

The average rental price is about $3.99, and the average purchase price is $15.00. While the rental option is significantly cheaper, it is not ideal for those who like to re-watch often. Once the rental period has ended, it is not available to watch without renting again. However, since many of the Child's Play movies are unavailable to stream, ownership or rental is perhaps the best option for fans.