According to various sources, here are the rankings of the Friday the 13th movies from best to worst:
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
- Friday the 13th, Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
- Friday the 13th (1980)
- Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
- Friday the 13th, Part III (1982)
- Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
- Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
- Friday the 13th: The New Blood (1988)
- Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
- Jason X (2002)
- Friday the 13th (2009)
- Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
Its worth noting that rankings can vary depending on the source and the criteria used to evaluate the movies. However, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter and Friday the 13th, Part VI: Jason Lives are consistently ranked among the best in the franchise, while Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan and Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday are often considered the weakest entries. Ultimately, the "best" Friday the 13th movie is subjective and depends on personal preferences.