Happy Ghost Collection
A series of Hong Kong horror comedy films.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Happy Ghost Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 6 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.3/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.3. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Happy Ghost Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Happy Ghost III standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Happy Ghost Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Happy Ghost Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
The Happy Ghost
From a camping trip, a college girl took home an ancient rope to use to keep her torn backpack in place, not knowing it was used by a disgraced scholar to hang ...
Happy Ghost II
A high school teacher constantly has pranks played on him by the students. He becomes a ghost with magical powers, but they keep getting him in trouble with his...
Happy Ghost III
A young, unsuccessful singer, after committing suicide, is to be reincarnated, this time into a musical family. Her spirit must get to the hospital where her fu...
Happy Ghost IV
A group of college kids discovers the remains of an evil warlord from an old cave and brings it to their dormitory, which ultimately awakens the warlord's ghost...
Happy Ghost V
A sweet tale about a young woman's dog that makes a deal with the Happy Ghost (Raymond Wong) to become human for 44 days. But after those days are over he must ...
Common Questions about Happy Ghost Collection
How many movies are in the Happy Ghost Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the Happy Ghost Collection, starting from The Happy Ghost to the latest release, Happy Ghost IV.
What is the best order to watch the Happy Ghost Collection?
The best way to watch the Happy Ghost Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Happy Ghost and ending with Happy Ghost IV. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Happy Ghost Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Happy Ghost III in this franchise.