Watch order / 2 routes
Puella Magi Madoka Magica watch order
Start with the twelve-episode television series, then choose the recap, sequel, or spin-off branches.
Madoka Magica has a compact primary route: the television series followed by Rebellion. The first two films are recap alternatives, and Magia Record is kept as a separate branch because the relation snapshot labels it an alternative setting.
Recommended order
Recommended order
The original story route, followed by its sequel film.
- 01
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica
- 02
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
Optional viewing
Movies, OVAs and extras
Only entries present in the reviewed repository data are listed. Missing placements are labeled openly.
- 1
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no Monogatari
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
- 2
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 2: Eien no Monogatari
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
- 3
Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden
Exact spoiler-safe placement is not verified in the current data.
The relation snapshot classifies this as an alternative setting.
Film recap alternative
Use the first two films instead of the television series as a compressed retelling.
- 1
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 1: Hajimari no Monogatari
- 2
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 2: Eien no Monogatari
- 3
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica Movie 3: Hangyaku no Monogatari
FAQ
Puella Magi Madoka Magica watch order questions
Quick answers to the questions people actually search.
What should I watch first in Madoka Magica?
Start with the 2011 television series. The first two movies are summary versions, while Rebellion follows the television story.
Are the first two Madoka movies required?
No. The relation snapshot classifies them as summaries of the television story, so they are optional alternatives.