Back to the Future watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
5 entries·~16 hrs total runtime·1985–2015
The three films are one continuous story; the animated series and short came after.
Back to the Future Film Trilogy
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1
Back to the Future
Movie116 min · 1985
The first released production and the introduction of Marty McFly, Doc Brown and the DeLorean time machine.
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2
Back to the Future Part II
Movie108 min · 1989
Begins immediately after the first film and follows Marty and Doc into 2015 and an altered version of 1985.
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3
Back to the Future Part III
Movie118 min · 1990
Continues directly from Part II and concludes the film trilogy in 1885.
Animated Continuation
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4
Back to the Future
TV Series26 episodes · 1991–1992
An animated continuation following Doc Brown and his family after the events of Part III, with live-action segments featuring Christopher Lloyd.
30th Anniversary Short
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5
Doc Brown Saves the World
Special9 min · 2015
A live-action short in which Doc explains changes made to the future before the date visited in Back to the Future Part II.
How many Back to the Future movies and shows are there?
There are three theatrical films, one animated television series containing 26 episodes and the live-action short Doc Brown Saves the World.
Do I need to watch Back to the Future Part II before Part III?
Part III begins directly after the ending of Part II and continues its unresolved storyline.
What order should a first-timer watch Back to the Future in?
A first-time viewer should watch the three films in release order, followed by the animated series and Doc Brown Saves the World.
Is Back to the Future finished or still ongoing?
The film trilogy is complete, and no fourth theatrical film has been released.
See also: Jumanji watch order.
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