The next chapter of Insidious has just revealed its first look. The trailer for Insidious: Out of the Further has been released, offering up new details about the sixth movie in the horror franchise. Since the timeline is a little jumbled, this guide covers every ‘Insidious’ film in both release date order and chronological order so you can follow the story with full clarity.

Understanding the Context

Editor’s Note: This watch order has been updated in May 2026 and reflects the current state of the franchise. Insidious: Chapter 3 is the third film in the series, written and directed by Whannell. The film is a prequel to the haunting of the Lambert family in the first two films, and stars Stefanie Scott, Dermot Mulroney, Lin Shaye, and Whannell. Insidious (2010) Official Trailer #1 - James Wan Movie HD Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers 1.96M subscribers 52K MSN: Leigh Whannell's $113M Insidious movie is moving to a new streaming home ahead of new sequel Leigh Whannell's $113M Insidious movie is moving to a new streaming home ahead of new sequel Comicbook.com: Insidious: Out of the Further Trailer Introduces a New Chapter of Horror Insidious: Out of the Further Trailer Introduces a New Chapter of Horror Insidious is a 2010 supernatural horror film directed and co-edited by James Wan, written by Leigh Whannell, and starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, and Barbara Hershey.

Key Insights

Insidious: Directed by James Wan. With Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye. A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further. Few would choose to be associated with people or things that are insidious, sinister, or pernicious; all three of these words have decidedly unpleasant meanings, each with its own particular shade of nastiness.