The original Japanese horror film that inspired The Grudge, Ju-On: The Grudge, was released in Japan and gained popularity for its supernatural horror elements.
The American remake of the Japanese horror film Ju-On titled The Grudge was released in the United States, directed by Takashi Shimizu and starring Sarah Michelle Gellar.
The sequel to the American remake of The Grudge was released, continuing the story and further expanding the American adaptation of the original Japanese film series.
The third installment in the American The Grudge franchise was released, continuing the narrative of the haunting and curses originating from the same setting as the first two films.