The Best Stephen King Movies, Ranked
19 credits from 1969 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Chinatown Cha-Cha (2024) with $9.38K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Stephen King Movies
The most recent films Stephen King is credited on, newest first — starting with Chinatown Cha-Cha (2024). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
The Best Stephen King Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Stephen King films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Stephen King movie?
Chinatown Cha-Cha (2024) made the most at the box office, with $9.38K worldwide. Together, Stephen King's films with box office figures have made $7.44M.
What is the best Stephen King music movie?
Chinatown Cha-Cha (2024) is the best-rated of Stephen King's music films.
What is the newest Stephen King movie?
The newest film on Stephen King's filmography is Chain Reactions (2025), with Stephen King as Self.
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