By Marquee Editorial4 entries
The Hotel Transylvania franchise is an animated movie series following Dracula, his daughter Mavis, and a colorful group of monster friends as they navigate family milestones, vacations, and unexpected transformations. Because the films build upon ongoing relationships and character introductions across successive chapters, watching them in chronological order ensures a seamless experience. Fortunately, the release order and chronological order are identical, making it straightforward for viewers to follow the narrative evolution from the very first resort gathering through subsequent family get-togethers, cruises, and magical mishaps.

Hotel Transylvania
Movie, 2012
Starts the franchise by introducing Dracula's resort and his daughter Mavis's birthday celebration, establishing the core monster characters and setting up the foundational family dynamics.

Hotel Transylvania 2
Movie, 2015
Follows the hotel events with an impromptu family get-together sparked by the arrival of the old-fashioned vampire Vlad, blending supernatural old-school traditions with modern-day elements.

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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Movie, 2018
Takes the characters out of the hotel and onto a luxury monster cruise ship where Dracula falls in love with the captain, who is secretly descended from a monster slayer.

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Movie, 2022
Presents a new dilemma when Van Helsing's invention transforms Drac and his monster pals into humans while turning Johnny into a monster, requiring a global race for a cure.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Transylvania | Movie | 2012 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
| 2 | Hotel Transylvania 2 | Movie | 2015 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
| 3 | Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation | Movie | 2018 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
| 4 | Hotel Transylvania: Transformania | Movie | 2022 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the first film released in 2012, titled Hotel Transylvania, which introduces Dracula, his resort, and his daughter Mavis.
Yes, release order is recommended because the films follow a continuous narrative path and character developments that progress naturally from one movie to the next.
None of the entries should be skipped, as each movie contributes directly to the overarching story and character experiences across the series.
Watch in this order: 1. Hotel Transylvania, 2. Hotel Transylvania 2, 3. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, 4. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2012 and 2022.
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.0 out of 10.