Where to watch the Paranormal Activity films in order
The Paranormal Activity franchise is a horror, mystery and thriller series of 7 films released between 2007 and 2021. It runs from Paranormal Activity (2007) to Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 7
- films
- 5 of 7
- on Indian OTT
- 2007–2021
- release span
- 10h 16m
- watch time
- R
- age rating
5 of the 7 Paranormal Activity films stream on Indian OTT (Netflix); the remaining 2 are available to rent or buy.
The Paranormal Activity franchise, explained
Reviews across the series are mixed: its 7 rated films average 5.7 on TMDB, peaking at 6.1 for Paranormal Activity (2007) and dropping to 5.3 for Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 10h 16m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is R, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch the Paranormal Activity films in order
The clearest way through the Paranormal Activity franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Paranormal Activity (2007) and finish on Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021). 5 of the 7 are on Indian OTT (Netflix); for the 2 that aren't, you'll need to rent or buy. Back to back, the full binge runs about 10h 16m.
7 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
Paranormal Activity
20076.11h 26mMovieR“What happens when you sleep?”
Director: Oren Peli
Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Mark Fredrichs, Amber Armstrong
Not on Indian OTT — streaming abroadAfter a young, middle-class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic, but is certainly the most active in the middle of the night.
HorrorMystery - 2The second film in the franchise.
Paranormal Activity 2
20105.81h 31mMovieR“In 2009 you demanded it. Nothing can prepare you for what's next.”
Director: Tod Williams
Cast: Sprague Grayden, Brian Boland, Molly Ephraim, Katie Featherston
Streaming in IndiaJust as Daniel and Kristi welcome a newborn baby into their home, a demonic presence begins terrorizing them, tearing apart their perfect world and turning it into an inescapable nightmare.
HorrorMystery - 3The third film in the franchise.
Paranormal Activity 3
20115.91h 23mMovieR“Discover how the activity began.”
Directors: Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
Cast: Katie Featherston, Sprague Grayden, Lauren Bittner, Christopher Nicholas Smith
Streaming in IndiaIn 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home.
HorrorMystery - 4The fourth film in the franchise.
Paranormal Activity 4
20125.41h 27mMovieR“All the activity has led to this...”
Directors: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
Cast: Katie Featherston, Kathryn Newton, Matt Shively, Aiden Lovekamp
Streaming in IndiaIt has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in.
Horror - 5The fifth film in the franchise.
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones
20145.41h 24mMovieR“You're one of us now.”
Director: Christopher Landon
Cast: Andrew Jacobs, Jorge Diaz, Gabrielle Walsh, Renée Victor
Streaming in IndiaSeventeen-year-old Jesse has been hearing terrifying sounds coming from his neighbor’s apartment, but when he turns on his camera and sets out to uncover their source, he encounters an ancient evil that won’t rest until it’s claimed his very soul.
HorrorThriller - 6The sixth film in the franchise — and its lowest-rated.
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
20155.31h 27mMovieR“For the first time you will see the activity.”
Director: Gregory Plotkin
Cast: Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw, Ivy George, Dan Gill
Streaming in IndiaUsing a special camera that can see spirits, a family must protect their daughter from an evil entity with a sinister plan.
HorrorThriller - 7The most recent film.
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin
20216.11h 38mMovieR“The activity is reborn.”
Director: William Eubank
Cast: Emily Bader, Ari Notartomaso, Alexa Shae Niziak, Dan Lippert
Streaming in IndiaMargot is a documentary filmmaker looking to meet her long-lost mother and extended family in a secluded Amish community. She and her film crew soon realize the family that welcomes them into their home might be hiding a sinister secret.
HorrorMystery
Paranormal Activity: where to watch — FAQ
- How many Paranormal Activity films are there?
- There are 7 Paranormal Activity films, released between 2007 and 2021 — from Paranormal Activity (2007) to Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021).
- Where can I watch the Paranormal Activity films in India?
- 5 of the 7 Paranormal Activity films stream on Indian OTT on Netflix. The remaining films are available to rent or buy.
- Is Paranormal Activity on Netflix in India?
- Yes — Paranormal Activity streams on Netflix in India.
- What order should I watch the Paranormal Activity films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with Paranormal Activity (2007) and ending with Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (2021). The full 7-film order is listed above.
