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how many texas chainsaw massacre movies are there

There are 9 official Texas Chainsaw Massacre narrative films in the main franchise continuity (theatrical and streaming releases from 1974 to 2022).

Core answer

If you mean the main horror movies in the franchise (the ones people usually watch as “the series”), the list is:

  1. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
  1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)
  1. Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)
  1. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1995)
  1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) – remake
  1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006) – prequel to the 2003 remake
  1. Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) – sequel to the 1974 film in one timeline
  1. Leatherface (2017) – prequel set before the original
  1. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) – direct sequel to the 1974 original in a new timeline

So, if your question is “how many Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies are there?” in the sense of the core franchise films: there are 9 movies.

What about documentaries and extras?

Some sources also count two documentaries related to the series, which brings the broader “Texas Chainsaw–related movies” total to 11, but those are not part of the main narrative franchise.

Most casual viewers, fans, and watch-order guides talk about the franchise as a 9‑film series, split into different timelines (original saga, 2000s remake timeline, and the newer reboot/sequel timeline that includes the 2022 Netflix film).

Mini sections: timelines and watch vibes

  • Original timeline vibe : Gritty, grimy ’70s and ’80s horror that grows more chaotic and darkly comic by the time you reach the second film and beyond.
  • 2000s remake timeline : Slicker, nastier, very early‑2000s horror energy; the 2003 remake and 2006 prequel focus more on brutality and backstory.
  • Modern sequel timeline (2013–2022) : Plays with legacy characters, shifting canon, and streaming‑era horror trends, with Texas Chainsaw 3D and the 2022 movie both trying to be “back to basics” sequels to the 1974 original.

Quick HTML table for reference

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      <th>Release year</th>
      <th>Title</th>
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    <tr><td>1974</td><td>The Texas Chain Saw Massacre</td><td>Original</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:2][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>1986</td><td>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2</td><td>Sequel</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>1990</td><td>Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III</td><td>Sequel</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>1995</td><td>Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation</td><td>Sequel</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>2003</td><td>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre</td><td>Remake</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>2006</td><td>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning</td><td>Prequel (remake timeline)</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>2013</td><td>Texas Chainsaw 3D</td><td>Sequel to 1974 (one timeline)</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:3][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>2017</td><td>Leatherface</td><td>Prequel to 1974</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:3][web:6]-->
    <tr><td>2022</td><td>Texas Chainsaw Massacre</td><td>Legacy sequel to 1974</td></tr> <!--[web:1][web:3][web:5][web:6]-->
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TL;DR: If you’re counting the core horror films people actually queue up for a marathon, there are 9 Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies in the main franchise as of 2022.

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