There are two released Dirty Dancing movies in the main film line, plus several related spin‑offs and an upcoming sequel in development.

Main Dirty Dancing movies

  • Dirty Dancing (1987) – The original Patrick Swayze / Jennifer Grey classic set at a Catskills resort.
  • Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) – A loosely connected prequel-style film set in late 1950s Cuba, with a different cast and story.

So, if the question is “how many Dirty Dancing movies are there?” in terms of theatrically released films, the answer is 2.

Other Dirty Dancing screen projects

Beyond those two movies, the franchise has grown:

  • A 1988 Dirty Dancing TV series based on the film.
  • A 2017 made‑for‑TV musical remake titled Dirty Dancing on ABC.
  • Several reality competition/dance shows inspired by the brand, such as The Real Dirty Dancing.

These are usually not counted when people ask “how many Dirty Dancing movies are there,” but they are part of the wider franchise.

Upcoming sequel news

  • A new, untitled Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey returning as Baby is in development, planned as a direct follow‑up to the 1987 film.
  • It has been discussed as aiming for a mid‑2020s release , with production delays pushing it back.

When that comes out, fans will have three main Dirty Dancing films (the original, Havana Nights , and the new sequel), but as of now only two are actually released.

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