Where to start withTeen Wolf
3 versions · originally a film, 1985
Themes: High School, Transformation, Popularity, Secret Identity, Dealing with powers.
Start with Teen Wolf (Rod Daniel, 1985) — the film. Teen Wolf exists in 3 versions across media, beginning as a film in 1985; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Across every iteration, Teen Wolf explores the chaotic, supernatural friction between navigating awkward adolescence and mastering uncontrollable beastly instincts.
✦ Most fans start here
Teen Wolf (1985)
The original movie
✦ Start hereTeen Wolf
Rod Daniel · Film · 1985
Teen Wolf (1985) serves as the definitive comedic cult classic, capturing 1980s high school tropes through a lighthearted lens where lycanthropy acts as a literal metaphor for puberty and popularity.
2011 series
Teen Wolf
Jeff Davis · Series · 2011
Teen Wolf (2011) reimagines the premise as a serialized supernatural drama, offering a darker, more intense exploration of a teenager struggling to balance his humanity with his dangerous new identity.
2023 film
Teen Wolf: The Movie
Russell Mulcahy · Film · 2023
Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023) functions as a reunion for the series' fanbase, shifting the focus toward an adult Scott McCall confronting an ancient evil that threatens his established pack.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Teen Wolf franchise in?
You should start with the original 1985 Teen Wolf movie. Afterward, you can watch the 2011 Teen Wolf television series, which offers a different take on the concept. Finally, you can conclude your viewing with Teen Wolf: The Movie, released in 2023.
Is Teen Wolf: The Movie a direct continuation of the 1985 film?
No, Teen Wolf: The Movie from 2023 is not a sequel to the 1985 Teen Wolf film. It serves as a continuation of the 2011 Teen Wolf television series, featuring characters and storylines established within that specific adaptation.
How long is the 2011 Teen Wolf television series?
The 2011 Teen Wolf television series spanned multiple seasons. While the exact duration of the show depends on the total number of episodes produced across its full run, it provides a significantly longer narrative experience than the 1985 Teen Wolf movie or the 2023 feature film.
Should I watch the 1985 Teen Wolf movie before the 2011 series?
You do not need to watch the 1985 Teen Wolf movie to understand the 2011 Teen Wolf television series. They are separate adaptations of the premise, so you can watch the series independently without having seen the original 1985 film first.