Where to Stream All the Friday the 13th Movies

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The 'Friday the 13th' slasher film franchise has been largely absent from streaming services, with only the original 1980 film and 'Friday the 13th Part III' available to watch online. Most of the other sequels are not currently streaming anywhere, though some are available to purchase digitally or on physical media. Fans looking to binge the full 'Friday the 13th' saga will need to turn to Blu-ray and 4K disc collections to access the complete series.

Why it matters

The 'Friday the 13th' franchise is a cornerstone of the 1980s slasher film genre, introducing the iconic killer Jason Voorhees. While the series has been dormant for over a decade, with a new Peacock series in development, the lack of streaming availability makes it difficult for fans to easily revisit the classic horror movies.

The details

Most of the 'Friday the 13th' films are not currently available to stream, with only the original 1980 movie and 'Friday the 13th Part III' accessible online. The rest of the sequels, including fan favorites like 'Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives' and 'Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan,' can only be purchased digitally or on physical media. This is due to the complex rights issues surrounding the franchise, with Paramount owning the first eight films and Warner Bros. owning the final three, as well as 'Freddy vs. Jason.' Fans looking to binge the full series will need to invest in comprehensive Blu-ray and 4K box sets to access the complete 'Friday the 13th' saga.

• The original 'Friday the 13th' was released in 1980.
• The last 'Friday the 13th' movie, a reboot/remake, was released in 2009.

What’s next

The upcoming 'Crystal Lake' series on Peacock, which will be the first new 'Friday the 13th' project in over a decade, is expected to premiere later this year.