The Complete Universal Monsters Movies List

The Universal Monsters franchise, one of the most legendary horror series in film history, has spooked audiences for over a century. From the silent film era to the 1930s and 40s, Universal Pictures created a roster of monsters that have became worldwide, pop culture icons, like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Mummy, The Wolf Man, The Invisible Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Even after the Golden Age ended, these monsters never went out of style. Universal kept bringing them back to life in movies, TV shows, and even theme parks. And with so many movies, TV series, books, comic books, and events, it's hard for a Universal Monsters fan to have it all. So, here is your Complete Universal Monsters Movies List! 

The Silent Era: The Birth of Universal Horror (1923-1930)

Before the official Universal Monsters era began, the studio dabbled in gothic horror, laying the foundation for what was to come.

🎥 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

• Starring Lon Chaney as the tragic Quasimodo.
• More of a historical drama than horror, but its grotesque makeup and dark tone influenced later films.

Get The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) on Amazon here.

🎥 The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

• Another Lon Chaney classic, featuring his terrifying self-applied Phantom makeup.
• A major influence on Universal’s later monster films.

Get The Phantom of the Opera (1925) on Amazon here.

These films proved horror’s commercial appeal, setting the stage for the sound-era Universal Monsters.

The Golden Age of Universal Monsters (1931-1956)

The 1930s and 1940s introduced the classic monsters and defined horror cinema for decades.

Dracula Series 🧛‍♂️

1. 🎥 Dracula (1931) – Bela Lugosi’s iconic role as the Count. Get Dracula (1931) (4K Blu-
 Ray) on Amazon here.

2. 🎥 Dracula’s Daughter (1936) – A unique, atmospheric sequel.

3. 🎥 Son of Dracula (1943) – Starring Lon Chaney Jr. as Count Alucard.

4. 🎥 House of Frankenstein (1944) – A monster mash-up (also called a Monster Rally) featuring Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s Monster.

5. 🎥 House of Dracula (1945) – Another crossover film with Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s Monster.

Get Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-Ray) on Amazon here.

Frankenstein Series ⚡

1. 🎥 Frankenstein (1931) – Boris Karloff defines the Monster. Get Frankenstein (1931) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

2. 🎥 Bride of Frankenstein (1935) – One of the greatest horror sequels ever made.

3. 🎥 Son of Frankenstein (1939) – The last Karloff Frankenstein film.

4. 🎥 The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) – Lon Chaney Jr. as the Monster.

5. 🎥 Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943) – The first Universal crossover.

6. 🎥 House of Frankenstein (1944)

7. 🎥 House of Dracula (1945)

Get Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-Ray) on Amazon here. 

The Mummy Series 

1. 🎥 The Mummy (1932) – Boris Karloff as Imhotep. Get The Mummy (1932) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here. 

2. 🎥 The Mummy’s Hand (1940) – The first of the Kharis Mummy films.

3. 🎥 The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)

4. 🎥 The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)

5. 🎥 The Mummy’s Curse (1944)

6. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet The Mummy (1955)

Get The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

The Invisible Man Series 

1. 🎥 The Invisible Man (1933) – Claude Rains in a brilliant, beloved performance. Get The Invisible Man (1933) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here. 

2. 🎥 The Invisible Man Returns (1940)

3. 🎥 The Invisible Woman (1940) – A comedy spinoff.

4. 🎥 Invisible Agent (1942) – A World War II spy thriller.

5. 🎥 The Invisible Man’s Revenge (1944)

7. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man

Get The Invisible Man: Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

The Wolf Man Series 

1. 🎥 The Wolf Man (1941) – Lon Chaney Jr.’s most famous role. Get The Wolf Man (1941) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

2. 🎥 Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)

3. 🎥 House of Frankenstein (1944)

4. 🎥 House of Dracula (1945)

5. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

6. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet The Mummy

7. 🎥 Werewolf of London

8. 🎥 She-Wolf of London

Get The Wolf Man: Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

The Creature from the Black Lagoon Series 

1. 🎥 Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) – The last classic Universal Monster. Get Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

2. 🎥 Revenge of the Creature (1955)

3. 🎥 The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)

Get The Creature from the Black Lagoon; Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

Abbott and Costello Crossover Films 

1. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) – A horror-comedy classic!

2. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951)

3. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953)

4. 🎥 Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955)

Get Abbott and Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection (Blu-Ray) on Amazon here.

Universal Monsters in the Modern Era (1964-Present)

1960s - 1980s Revivals

• 📺 The Munsters (1964-1966) – A sitcom parodying the Universal Monsters. Get The Munsters on DVD from Amazon here.

• 🎥 Dracula (1979) – Starring Frank Langella as Dracula. Get Dracula (1979)(Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

• 🎥 The Monster Squad (1987) – A cult classic horror-comedy. Get The Monster Squad (1987) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

1990s - 2010s Revamps

• 🎥 The Mummy (1999) – Brendan Fraser’s action-horror reboot that's as if Indiana Jones met Universal Monsters. Get The Mummy (1999) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

• 🎥 The Mummy Returns (2001) – The first sequel to Brendan Fraser's The Mummy introduces the Scorpion King, played by The Rock.

• 🎥 The Scorpion King (2002) – Following the success of The Mummy Returns and the popularity of the Scorpion King character, The Rock got his own spinoff. Get The Scorpion King: 5 Movie Collection (Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

• 🎥 Van Helsing (2004) – A monster-hunting action flick starring Hugh Jackman.

• 🎥 The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)

• 🎥 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)

• 🎥 The Wolfman (2010) – A dark, gothic remake.

• 🎥 The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012)

• 🎥 The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015)

• 🎥 The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018)

The Cancelled 'Dark Universe' (2017)

• 🎥 The Mummy (2017) – Starring Tom Cruise, and meant to start a shared cinematic universe, the disappointing box office of the film led to Universal Pictures cancelling the plans for their shared Dark Universe. Get The Mummy (2017) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

Modern Standalone Horror Reboots

• 🎥 Dracula Untold (2017) – The origin story of Vlad The Impaler, aka Dracula, traces the Counts roots in Transylvania. Get Dracula Untold (2017) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

• 🎥 The Invisible Man (2020) – A psychological horror hit with Elisabeth Moss. Get The Invisible Man (2020) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

• 🎥 Renfield (2023) – A horror-comedy with Nicolas Cage as Dracula. Get Renfield (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

• 🎥 Abigail (2024) – A tight, fast paced action-horror loosely based on Dracula's Daughter. Get Abigail (2024) (Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.

• 🎥 Wolf Man (2025) - A modern reimagining of the Wolf Man story. See my review of Wolf Man (2025) here. Get Wolf Man (2025) (4K Blu-Ray) from Amazon here.


So there you have it. The complete Universal Monsters movie list, at least so far. If you want to focus on one character or you want the whole shebang, you have your complete list. And if you want to go into the history, check out our Universal Monsters: Complete History & Ultimate Guide here.