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By Animegirl4u Editorial5 entries
The Killer Tomatoes franchise consists of five feature films starting with the 1978 original movie about a special government task force investigating attacks involving traditionally docile fruit, followed by four subsequent feature films. The entries connect through the recurring presence of Killer Tomatoes and characters such as Professor Mortimer Gangreen. For first-time viewers, watching the entries in their chronological release order is a straightforward approach, as the films were released progressively from 1978 through 1992, with the fifth feature arriving in 2026. Order matters primarily to follow the release sequence of the features as they were produced over the decades.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
Movie, 1978
This 1978 movie starts the franchise by introducing the mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by traditionally docile fruit, leading to a special government task force investigation.
Return of the Killer Tomatoes!
Movie, 1988
Released in 1988, this second feature introduces Professor Gangreen and his method to make tomatoes look human for a second invasion.
Read what its ending meant, or search for another franchise.
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Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!
Movie, 1991
This 1991 entry features police assistant Boyle and tomatologist Kennedi Johnson looking into investigations about Killer Tomato attacks involving Gangrene plans and a Bacon, Lettuce and reference.
Killer Tomatoes Eat France!
Movie, 1992
The 1992 film shows Professor Mortimer Gangreen being busted out of jail by his tomatoes to begin a new plot involving his lackey Igor.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence
Movie, 2026
This 2026 feature serves as a reprise and fifth feature spin of the 1978 original, connecting the franchise history from 80s midnight screenings to the Fox Children's TV Network.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! | Movie | 1978 | ★ 5.1 | Not yet |
| 2 | Return of the Killer Tomatoes! | Movie | 1988 | ★ 5.6 | Not yet |
| 3 | Killer Tomatoes Strike Back! | Movie | 1991 | ★ 4.9 | Not yet |
| 4 | Killer Tomatoes Eat France! | Movie | 1992 | ★ 5.4 | Not yet |
| 5 | Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence | Movie | 2026 | n/a | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the 1978 original movie, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, which establishes the initial premise of a government task force investigating violent fruit.
Following the chronological release order from 1978 through the 2026 feature provides a clear path through the production sequence of the five feature films.
None of the five feature films need to be skipped if you want to watch every entry listed in the franchise release history from 1978 to 2026.
Watch in this order: 1. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!, 2. Return of the Killer Tomatoes!, 3. Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!, 4. Killer Tomatoes Eat France!, 5. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence.
This guide lists 5 entries, released between 1978 and 2026.
Return of the Killer Tomatoes! has the highest average rating in this guide, at 5.6 out of 10.