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Puella Magi Madoka Magica Watch Order
The Puella Magi Madoka Magica franchise runs to five entries — one TV series and four films — spanning 2011 to 2026, 16 episodes in all. The list below follows release order: start with Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) and work down.
- Entries5
- Episodes12
- TV series1
- Films4
For most franchises release order is also the best viewing order. The common exception is a prequel — released late, but set first — so check the years in the table if a title looks out of place.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Puella Magi Madoka Magica Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Watch on Crunchyroll Hulu +3 | TV | 2011 | 12 |
| 2 |  | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Hajimari no Monogatari | MOVIE | 2012 | 1 |
| 3 |  | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Eien no Monogatari | MOVIE | 2012 | 1 |
| 4 | | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion- Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Hangyaku no Monogatari | MOVIE | 2013 | 1 |
| 5 |  | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten | MOVIE | 2026 | 1 |
Where to watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica
No single service carries all of it — the most any one has is 1 of the 5 entries. Each link goes to the earliest entry that service carries, so you start at the beginning rather than wherever its search drops you.
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Streaming destinations as listed by AniList, checked September 26, 2026. Catalogues differ by country and change often — check the service for your own region.
Where to start
Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) is the earliest entry. One night, 14-year-old Madoka Kaname has a terrible nightmare - against the backdrop of a devastated city, she witnesses a girl fight a losing battle against a dreadful being lingering above, while a cat-like magical creature tells Madoka the only way to change such tragic outcome is for her to make a contract with him…
What to watch after Puella Magi Madoka Magica
800 people who watched Puella Magi Madoka Magica recommend Neon Genesis Evangelion as the next thing — more than any other title. These are votes cast by viewers on AniList, not genre matches:
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica is filed under 4 genres on this site. Each one lists every other franchise that shares it, with its watch order and filler figures.
Franchises sharing the most genres with Puella Magi Madoka Magica — a rough match by subject, not the vote-ranked suggestions above.
Frequently asked
How many episodes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica are there?
Puella Magi Madoka Magica has 12 episodes across one TV series, plus 4 films, which are counted separately.
How many Puella Magi Madoka Magica entries are there?
5 in total: 1 TV series, 4 films, and 0 OVAs and specials.
What order should I watch Puella Magi Madoka Magica in?
Release order works for Puella Magi Madoka Magica — start with Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) and follow the table on this page.
Do I need to watch the Puella Magi Madoka Magica films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.
Last refreshed August 13, 2026