Puella Magi Madoka Magica Watch Order
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The Puella Magi Madoka Magica watch order runs the 12-episode TV series, all four films including Rebellion and Walpurgisnacht Rising, and the Magia Record side story in chronological order. Start with the 2011 series. The two 2012 films, Beginnings and Eternal, retell those 12 episodes with new footage, so they sit right after the show as an optional alternative rather than a requirement. Rebellion is the one film you cannot skip: it is a true sequel, and Walpurgisnacht Rising, released in 2026, picks up directly from its ending. Magia Record, the three-part spin-off built around the mobile game, takes place in an alternate timeline and is not needed to follow the films, so it closes the list as optional viewing you can slot in any time after the TV series. If you are wondering where to start or whether to watch the recap movies, the sequence below settles it, including all movies and the side story in the correct order.
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1–12
Start here. The 2011 TV series (12 episodes) is the foundation. This list follows story chronology: the films continue after the show, and the recap movies are an alternative to it rather than an addition.
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: BeginningsOptional
Recap of episodes 1–8 with new footage. Skippable if you have seen the TV series; watch it instead of the show if you want the theatrical cut.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: EternalOptional
Recap of episodes 9–12 with new footage. Same rule as Beginnings: an alternative to the TV series, not a requirement.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-
Not a recap. Rebellion is a full sequel to the series and the one film you cannot skip before Walpurgisnacht Rising.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
The 2026 film picks up directly from Rebellion's ending. Watch it right after Rebellion.
Magia Record
#6–8 · 3 entries
- 6Episodes 1–13Optional
Optional side story in an alternate timeline, adapted from the mobile game. Nothing in the films depends on it. Watch any time after the TV series.
0/13 - 7Episodes 1–8Optional
Second part of the Magia Record side story, continuing directly from its first season.
0/8 - 8Episodes 1–4Optional
Final part of Magia Record. Optional, like the rest of the side story.
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The correct order to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica, as one listShowHide
Watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica in this order. 8 entries, chronological.
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Episodes 1–12
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings (movie) — optional
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal (movie) — optional
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- (movie)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (movie)
- Magia Record: Episodes 1–13 — optional
- Magia Record: Episodes 1–8 — optional
- Magia Record: Episodes 1–4 — optional
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica watch order FAQ
What is the correct order to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
Start with Episodes 1–12 (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), then continue with Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-, and Episodes 1–13 (Magia Record), followed by 2 more entries. The full Puella Magi Madoka Magica watch order on this page has 8 entries across 6 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
How many episodes is Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica has 37 TV episodes in this order, plus 4 movies.
Where do the Puella Magi Madoka Magica movies fit in the watch order?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings comes right after Episodes 1–12 (Puella Magi Madoka Magica), Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal comes right after Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- comes right after Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- comes right after Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-.
Can I skip anything in Puella Magi Madoka Magica?
Yes. 5 entries are marked optional: Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal, Episodes 1–13, Episodes 1–8, and Episodes 1–4. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Puella Magi Madoka Magica finished?
Yes. Puella Magi Madoka Magica has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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