Chucky Timeline ( Real )

creation
November 9, 1988

Creation of Chucky Character

Chucky was created by writer Don Mancini and made his first appearance in the film 'Child's Play'.

release
November 9, 1988

Original Movie Release - Child's Play

The first film featuring Chucky, directed by Tom Holland, was released. It introduced the possessed doll concept.

design_change
November 9, 1990

Chucky Doll Redesign in Child's Play 2

The design of the Chucky doll was updated with more detailed and menacing facial features for 'Child's Play 2'.

release
August 27, 1991

Release of Child's Play 3

The third installment of the Chucky franchise was released, continuing the story of the killer doll.

design_change
October 30, 1998

Chucky's Scarecrow Costume Debut

In 'Bride of Chucky', Chucky's appearance was altered, and the film introduced Tiffany, Chucky’s bride.

release
October 30, 1998

Release of Bride of Chucky

This film brought a comedic tone to the franchise and introduced the character Tiffany alongside Chucky.

release
October 10, 2004

Appearance in Seed of Chucky

Chucky and Tiffany’s child, Glen/Glenda, was introduced, expanding the lore of the series.

design_change
September 24, 2013

Chucky Doll Redesigned for Curse of Chucky

Chucky returned to a more sinister look, closer to the original design, to fit the horror tone of 'Curse of Chucky'.

release
September 24, 2013

Release of Curse of Chucky

The film rebooted the franchise’s horror roots and was released direct-to-DVD.

release
October 12, 2021

Launch of Chucky TV Series

A TV series based on the Chucky character premiered, expanding the story and introducing Chucky to a new medium.

Chucky Timeline ( Fictional )

background
1960s

Charles Lee Ray's Childhood and Early Life

Charles Lee Ray, the human who would become Chucky, grows up with a troubled past and a fascination with the occult and voodoo magic.

crime
1980s

Charles Lee Ray Commits First Murders

Charles Lee Ray begins a spree of violent murders, establishing his reputation as a notorious serial killer.

supernatural event
October 31, 1988

Charles Lee Ray is Shot and Transfers Soul into Doll

On the run from police, Charles Lee Ray is fatally wounded and uses a voodoo ritual to transfer his soul into a Good Guy doll, becoming Chucky.

crime
November 1988

First Attack as Chucky and Awareness of New Form

Chucky, in doll form, attempts to regain a human body and begins terrorizing his new environment, starting with his first murder as a doll.

conflict
1988-1989

Chucky Targets Andy Barclay and Family

Chucky repeatedly tries to kill Andy Barclay, the boy who owns him, in order to transfer his soul into Andy's body.

supernatural event
1989-1998

Chucky is Destroyed and Comes Back Multiple Times

Chucky faces destruction several times but uses his voodoo powers and cunning to resurrect himself repeatedly.

supernatural event
1998

Chucky Creates Bride, Tiffany, and Transfers Soul

Chucky's girlfriend, Tiffany, is brought to life as a doll through a similar voodoo ritual, becoming his companion in terror.

crime
1998-2000

Chucky and Tiffany's Escalating Murder Spree

The doll couple goes on a killing spree, causing chaos and attempting to find new human bodies to possess.

supernatural event
2000s

Chucky's Soul Transferred into New Hosts and New Dolls

Chucky continues to transfer his soul into new human hosts and dolls in a quest for survival and revenge.

conflict
2020s

Latest Attempts to Permanently Regain Human Form

Chucky's most recent schemes focus on using modern technology and voodoo to permanently regain human form.