There are 8 official movies in the main Leprechaun horror-comedy film series.

Quick Scoop: How many Leprechaun movies are there?

Most sources agree the franchise consists of eight films released between 1993 and 2018, starting with Leprechaun (1993) and most recently Leprechaun Returns (2018). These are generally counted as the core series rather than spin‑offs or unrelated leprechaun-themed films.

Here’s the usual list people refer to when they ask “how many Leprechaun movies are there” (in release order):

  1. Leprechaun (1993)
  2. Leprechaun 2 (1994)
  3. Leprechaun 3 (1995)
  4. Leprechaun 4: In Space (1997)
  5. Leprechaun in the Hood (2000)
  6. Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood (2003)
  7. Leprechaun: Origins (2014)
  8. Leprechaun Returns (2018)

Some fans and articles phrase it as “seven, if you count Leprechaun: Origins ,” because that one is more of a reboot-style entry, but most modern overviews and watch-order guides treat it as part of the same eight-film franchise.

Mini note on “latest news” and forums

  • Around St. Patrick’s Day each year, horror sites and forums resurface watch-order guides and debates about which of the eight entries are “so bad they’re good.”
  • As of early 2026, discussion posts and franchise breakdowns still describe the series as an eight-movie run, while speculating there may be more installments in the future.

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