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Shows I plan to watch (neither has this list)

As a whole, it's the SW, LOTR, and the HP series then every other movie/series

My personal favorite movie series ranked in order as a whole then each movie within each series

Thoroughly enjoy(ed) watching these shows as they came out or binging AND are worthy of (re)watching

Classic live-action shows we grew up on in alphabetical order, as well as a personal order of popularity

Nostalgic animated shows we grew up with in alphabetical order, as well as a personal order of popularity

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/star-wars-best-order-watch-movies/

The movies in chronological order by release date: one order to watch them.

The purist’s approach, production order maintains the historic account of watching the franchise unfold. Starting with the 1977 original, we then move through Empire and Jedi, before experiencing the prequels in all their frustrating glory and picking up the new sequel trilogy thereafter. The twists and turns are kept intact, there’s no attempt to retrofit the saga into an ill-fitting Anakin’s story and we start the whole thing on a high. This is how the first generations of Star Wars fans experienced the series and it certainly didn’t do us any harm.

Star Wars tells a single story in chronological order and the currently available versions of all movies are presented to directly support this narrative. This is Anakin’s story — the rise, fall and subsequent redemption of the boy who became Darth Vader.

Episode VII (and VIII and IX) should be watched last, with "Rogue One", "Solo" and subsequent anthologies seen either last of all or dropped in as palate cleansers at any point after "Return Of The Jedi". In this order, I put them after Episodes VII-IX to not break up the entirety of the story overarching every Episode, but they can certainly be watched after Episode VII.

While "Rogue One" is indeed a prequel to "A New Hope" (as the Han Solo movie is), there is little to recommend watching it beforehand as none of the callbacks or references would make sense. By the same token, the film’s dramatic impact is drastically reduced without a broader context or the weight of knowing what is to come.

The movies in story-chronological order

Every Star Wars movie/show and upcoming-Star Wars movie/show in Story-Chronological Order, including the Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Obi-Wan, and Boba Fett Untitled Anthology Films, excluding the recently confirmed post-Episode IX trilogy and tv show.

This order of Star Wars revolves around the Skywalker family heavily focusing on Anakin.

"Star Wars: Clone Wars" is no longer canon as it bridges Episodes II and III in a different way than "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", but the ending of the "Clone Wars" is immediately before Episode III, unlike "The Clone Wars", giving some good context for the beginning of the movie.

The events of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" take place before the end of "Star Wars: Rebels".

An Alternate Order to watching the Star Wars movies.

This order heavily focuses on the story of of Luke Skywalker.

This unorthodox approach suggests a slightly different take on the canonical timeline. We should keep to release order until the end of "The Empire Strikes Back" to maintain the big twist and enjoy Luke’s evolution from callow farmhand to fledgeling Jedi knight. Then, with Han Solo frozen in carbonite and the shocking revelation of Luke’s parentage still ricocheting through our minds, we take a step back and embark on a three-film flashback. It gives the story context, we witness Vader’s fall firsthand and see the obvious story parallels between father and son. Finally, after watching Anakin Skywalker transition to the Dark Lord of the Sith, we jump back to the present with Jedi, watch the story’s finale and fully appreciate the importance of Vader’s redemption — not to mention realising that the weirdo in the woods is actually a younger Anakin.

Episode I is not imperative to watch, but I included it nonetheless with "Episodes I-III" being considered a type of flashback after the major twist at the end of Episode V to see how that situation came to fruition then picking up and ending that conflict with Episode VI.

Though "Rogue One" and "Solo" take place before Episode IV, watching them before will ruin the very start of the Luke Skywalker story, so it is better to watch them after finishing the Luke Skywalker story to give context to Episode IV. That is all "Rogue One" and "Solo" do. Because of the 30-year gap between Episode VI and Episode VII, "Rogue One" and "Solo" can be watched after Episode VI before Episode VII to give good context for how and why the Star Wars universe was started with Episode IV explaining that initial conflict. However, watching them here would ruin the connections of Luke Skywalker's story and the somewhat new story started with Episode VII and continuing to Episode IX.

This order still focuses on the story of Luke Skywalker, but I put "Solo" and "Rogue One" before Episode IV, as that is when they take place giving good context to the start of Episode IV.

I also went ahead and removed Episode I from this list as it's not imperative to watch, but, if you wanted to, it would be watched after Episode V and before Episode II.

Episode I contains very little plot progression. Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul are both dead and largely forgotten by the film’s finale (TV spin-off series notwithstanding) and all of the other characters — Anakin especially — are far more effectively introduced in Attack Of The Clones. The fact that a grown-up Padme no longer meets her husband-to-be when he’s nine also has the benefit of making that whole relationship a little less Operation Yewtree. So no Jake Lloyd (“Yippee!”), precious little Jar Jar (“How wude.”), no weird Amidala/Padme identity confusion and, crucially, no discussion of midichlorians, the introduction of which is without doubt the most egregious example of Lucas’ tampering. It also makes the ‘flashback’ shorter and less intrusive, improving the Rister model’s flow significantly.

However, it contains much that’s objectively terrible but there are also redeeming qualities. The three-way saber fight (set to the rousing Duel Of The Fates) is the saga’s choreographic high point. And, despite being entirely superfluous from a plot perspective, the podrace is an exhilarating sequence where George Lucas’ giddy youth as a teenage petrolhead really shines through. Equally, while the banishment of Binks might seem like the gods’ work, Jar Jar is an appealing entry point for younger viewers, responsible for some of the most child-friendly comic relief.

Beyond all that, however, there arenarrative points in The Phantom Menace that serve a purpose. The film sews the seeds of Senator (then Chancellor) Palpatine’s ascension to power through his manoeuvring to displace Chancellor Valorum and assume the premiership. Similarly, while widely loathed, Jar Jar is a narratively pivotal character as is he who is ultimately tricked (in Episode II) into proposing a motion to grant emergency powers to the Chancellor, paving the way for Palpatine to assume the mantle of Emperor. Without any character foundation, or understanding of his relationship with Amidala, Jar Jar’s role in the Empire’s formation loses weight.

Without Phantom, the prophecy that Anakin will bring balance to The Force is mentioned but never explained, and Anakin’s return to Tatooine in Attack Of The Clones is rendered baffling as we have no knowledge of him being a slave, who Watto is or why his mother has ‘been sold’. C-3PO’s origins also become murky but that’s hardly a major drawback.

Finally, the excision of Episode I derails Anakin’s prequel character arc entirely. Never seen as an innocent, we are introduced to him as a surly, sulking teenager with more than a touch of the Dark Side about him. Without the altruistic (if infinitely irritating) boy we first meet in Watto’s junk shop, Anakin’s rise to the mantle of Sith Lord is as unsurprising as it is undramatic. For a true redemption of the character, he needs to come full circle, so The Phantom Menace, however flawed, must remain on the menu.

https://www.gamesradar.com/which-order-should-you-watch-the-star-wars-movies-in-it-isnt-actually-that-obvious/

This order of watching Star Wars refocuses the story onto Obi-Wan Kenobi, relying on Ewan McGregor's performance to carry your enjoyment through the prequels. Ol' Ben is a big part of "A New Hope", and flashing back to his journey after Luke destroys the Death Star shows us how he became the wise old man we met on the sands of Tatooine. Instead of a standard hero's journey from nobody to champion, Star Wars becomes a tale of an established hero passing the torch.

Fingers crossed for plot twist reveals in "The Last Jedi"!

The same can go for "Rogue One" and "Solo" as said in previous orders: both can be watched before Episode IV, as that's when they take place, but it would ruin the start of the whole purpose of this order, so their listed at the end of the whole Episode order to give context to how it all started in the first place. Similarly to another order though, they can also be watched after Episode VI and before Episode VII. Additionally, they could be cut entirely from this order as well.

Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts in Story-Chronological Order

In Movie-Chronological Order; Daniel Craig's are a reboot; Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again are stand-alones/not produced by the same company and, thus, not considered part of the franchise

DC movie release dates calendar: http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/justice-league/238985/complete-dc-comics-superhero-movie-release-calendar

http://digg.com/2017/how-to-watch-all-of-dc-extended-universe

https://www.inverse.com/article/32204-dc-cinematic-universe-timeline-justice-league

http://dccomicsextendeduniverse.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline

https://www.quora.com/What-order-should-I-watch-DC-movies

Every DCU movie in Story-Chronological Order (to the best of my knowledge), in addition to but excluding other, stand-alone DC movies and not including the Harley Quinn, Joker Origin Story, Teen Titans, Sandman, and Metal Men solo movies.

http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/dc-entertainment/258665/a-dc-tv-universe-timeline-guide-arrow-the-flash-supergirl-legends-of-tomorrow

The current and main universe is unrelated to the DC Cinema and entitled the "Arrowverse" starting with "The Arrow" and including other shows to the most recent "DC's Legends of Tomorrow", also including a few animated and live-action webseries ending with "Chronicles of Cisco".

"Krypton" and "Titans", and "Metropolis" and "Watchmen" (not listed), are 4 ordered series. There are then 10 series in production, including "Static Shock", none of which are listed. It is unclear if these will be included in the "Arrowverse", be stand-alones, or create their own universe altogether.

Every other show is stand-alone and are unrelated to the "Arrowverse", though the "Flash" from "The Flash (1990)" makes a cameo in "The Flash (2014)" as well as a sign on a building in "Gotham" from "The Arrow". Additionally, "Mr. J." is a webseries taking place directly after Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight".

https://www.toonzone.net/forums/threads/fan-made-timeline-for-entire-dcau-including-comics.5254541/

https://www.alltimelines.com/timeline/dc-animated-universe/

The official Animated DC Universe ends with "The Zeta Project", but "Teen Titans" taking place after it is a decent continuity.

The four following "Batman" movies are a build-up to the "75th Batman Anniversary" movie with the same characters and voice actors of previous "Batmen" but are all stand-alone.

"Young Justice" would most likely take place prior to or during "Justice League [Unlimited]" as the story revolves around 'sidekicks' just as superheroes are becoming popular but inputting it in there in the already existing Animated DC Universe would break-up the timeline. Additionally, it takes place on a different earth in a different timeline/universe, so it can be thought of as a stand-alone. The same can be said of "Justice League Action" as it's a remake of "Justice League". "JLA: Trapped In Time", I'm assuming, would take place as a stand-alone or after "Justice League Action".

The following 22 movies/shorts/series are all stand-alone and sprinkled in to build on the lore of previous characters and their team-ups.

Finally, "Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" marks the end of the previous Animated DC
Universe jump-starting the canon DCAU based on "The New 52". Saving these for last would make a good conclusion to the stories and lore of the previous movies' characters and "Justice Leagues", and even to all the stand-alones, to start anew in the DC Animated Universe.

Lastly, I threw in "Ben 10" just for fun.

Full timeline with television shows: http://marvelcinematicuniverse.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline

https://i.stack.imgur.com/xrUoo.jpg

Every MCU movie in Story-Chronological Order, in addition to but excluding other, stand-alone Marvel movies
Side note, I've included The Amazing Spider-Man in the mix because it gives a semi-accurate origin story to Spider-Man not mentioned in later movies. Marvel Cinema is fully integrated with Marvel television.

I also threw Venom in there before Spiderman: Homecoming but after where I included The Amazing Spiderman just because, technically, it is a Marvel character. While there's no clear reference to the MCU in Venom, at the beginning of the movie, Eddie does mention being a journalist/reporter in New York City but then having to leave to San Francisco, so it may be possible that it could be included in the MCU.

Additionally, I put Deadpool and Deadpool 2 into the line up strictly because the character Deadpool does make joke references to the Avengers, even though it is breaking the fourth dimension when he does it.

Seasonal Timeline with Marvel Cinema Phases 1-4 (continuing slightly past "Avengers: Infinity War"): https://www.cnet.com/how-to/marvel-cinematic-universe-timeline-avengers/

Episode Order: https://www.alltimelines.com/marvel-multiverse-chronology/marvel-netflix/

http://spiderman-animated.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Animated_Universe

http://www.thecomicboard.com/forum/showthread.php?14197-Marvel-Animated-Universe-Timeline

The first timeline is the Marvel Productions Universe consisting of 3 shows starting with "Spider-Man (1981)" and ending with "The Incredible Hulk (1982)".

The main Marvel Animated Universe started with "Iron Man: The Animated Series" and ended with "Avengers: United They Stand". "Spider-Man Unlimited" is the sequel to "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" and is loosely connected to this universe. "X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men" is a stand-alone, unrelated prequel to "X-Men: The Animated Series". "Solarman" is similar as both took place before the official MAU but are failed, stand-alone pilots.

The now current and most recent animated series timeline is the Marvel Animation Universe consisting of "Ultimate Spider-Man" to "Guardians of the Galaxy" and two movies. "Marvel's Spider-Man" is a reboot and replacement for the previous series, "Ultimate Spider-Man", coinciding with the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" movie.

Another universe is the Marvel Anime Universe consisting of "Wolverine", "Iron Man", "X-Men", and "Blade" and three stand-alone movies.

The next universe is comprised of "Wolverine and the X-Men" to "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes".

"X-Men: Evolution" is a stand-alone reboot of all previous "X-Men" shows. "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series" was inspired by the "Ultimate Spider-Man" comic line. Though, after the success of the first "Spider-Man (Toby McGuire)" film, the show was reworked to follow that continuity. Subsequent series "The Spectacular Spider-Man" and "Ultimate Spider-Man" would become progressively more influenced by the "Ultimate Spider-Man" comic line. Regardless, "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series" and "The Spectacular Spider-Man" are stand-alones, while "Ultimate Spider-Man" started the current universe though it's been reworked as "Marvel's Spider-Man". Similarly, "Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes" is also stand-alone and was made as a response to the first "Fantastic Four" film.

The "Ultimate Avengers" movie and "Ultimate Avengers II" series are the next universe mark a separate universe classified as being one or joined under one universe to "Iron Man and Captain America: Heroes United". The remaining movies can be put together into a universe or combined with everything previously to "Ultimate Avengers" to create one whole stand-alone movie universe or two separate stand-alone movie universes. Regardless, these remaining movies are majority stand-alones that build on the lore of characters and team-ups.

The personally-recommended viewing order of the live-action movies.

Some of my personal favorite horror movies. The higher the rank, the better the scare-, adrenaline-, thrill-, suspense-, and entertaining-factor, and plot.

"Bardock" takes place well before the start of Dragon Ball, so, if you're wanting to watch it in story-chronological order, start there followed by "Episode of Bardock", as a spin-off sequel of "Bardock". The Dragon Ball anime can then be watched. (I'm a big fan of chronological order. Although, a lot of the mystery of Dragon Ball will be lost if those are watched first.)

The DB movies are not technically canon but can be generally placed. Some retell the anime episodes, most take place in alternate timelines/realities/dimensions. Some movies are better than others, but if you're wanting to get all the media, "Curse of the Blood Rubies" takes place in place of episodes 1-13 of Dragon Ball, so start the anime then watch it after episode 13.

Watch episode 14 then "Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle". It approximately retells episodes 14, 15, and 16.

After this movie, watch episodes 14-18, then plug in "Mystical Adventure" before episode 19.

After "Mystical Adventure", watch episodes 19 to 67 then watch "Path to Power". This was the best of the DB movies in my opinion and retells episodes 1 to 67.

Finish out Dragon Ball and watch DBZ: Dead Zone, which takes place between DB and DBZ.

The DBZ movies then break up the anime more so than the DB movies, but, like before, if you want all the media and focus on the minutia of the movies, they can be generally placed, though they will seem out of place in light of the arcs in the anime.

Take this into consideration when you watch DBZ to approximately episode 35 then watch "The World's Strongest" after and so forth.

Watch from episode 36 to 65 then watch "The Tree of Might". Episodes 65 to 74 can be watched then "Lord Slug".

"History of Trunks" takes place in a canon future timeline and needs to be watched after episode 122. This will recap everything he tells Goku in that episode and how he was able to go back in time.

"Cooler's Revenge" will be watched after episode 125. "The Return of Cooler" and "Super Android 13!" are definitely harder to place and have a lot of inconsistencies. Though "Super Android 13!" was released after "The Return of Cooler", it can best be watched after watching episodes 126 to 146. "The Return of Cooler" can then be watched after episode 165.

So as not to interrupt the Cell Games, "DBZ: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan" is best watched after episode 193. Turn around and watch episode 194 after, then turn right back around and watch "Bojack Unbound". While it is a lot of back and forth, watch episode 195, then watch "Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans", and then back to episode 196.

Watch to episode 204 then watch "Broly - Second Coming" after it. Watch "Bio-Broly" after watching episode 219. Watch from episode 220 to 253 then watch "Fusion Reborn". This is the best place to watch this movie though there are some strong inconsistencies.

With the advent of DBS, most of "Wrath of the Dragon" has been ret-conned, but going with the alternate timeline excuse, the best time to watch this is after watching episode 287.

Switch back to watch episode 288, then understand that there is a total 10 year time jump from episode 288 to the end of DBZ (episode 291). After episode 288, anything related with DBS takes place.

There is 5 year gap between episodes 288 and 289, so, after watching episode 288, this is when "Yo! Son Goku & His Friends Return", "DBZ: Battle of the Gods", "DB: Resurrection - F", "DB Super", and "DBS: Broly" take place. "Yo! Son Goku" takes place 2 years after Episode 288. These are considered more heavily canon the all the previous movies.

DBZ: BotG and DB:RF is then watched and can be watched in place of Episodes 1 to 27 of DBS. Then, pick up with DBS Episodes 28-131. DBS: Broly is then supposed to take place some time later, but still within that 5 year gap before Episode 289 of DBZ. This Broly movie supposedly ret-cons much, if not all, of the backstory of Goku, Vegeta, Broly, Bardock, and the entire Saiyan race, including many details in the original Dragon Ball, in DBZ, and, of course, in the 3 other Broly movies.

There is also another arc in the DBS manga coming out that might be animated called the "Galactic Patrol Prisoners" arc. This is when it would be watched if animated.

After "DBS: Broly" and/or "The Galactic Patrol Arc", the rest of DBZ can be finished through episode 291.

"DB: GT" can then be watched and, finally, "GT: A Hero's Legacy", which takes place 100 years after the end of GT. Many people do not consider GT canon, but it's fun to watch and see more of your favorite characters after some time has passed. Plus, GT has one of my favorite transformations, and, supposedly, the DBS: Broly movie is canonizing a major aspect of GT.

"Absalom" is fan-made released on YouTube and takes place 12 years in an alternate dimension after "GT: A Hero's Legacy".

"DB Kai" is a redo of DBZ in that it cuts out all of the filler, 'yelling', and does a lot of editing to the original anime. It's more of an 'instead of'. Majority recommend the original over Kai.

Movies about or taking place in post-1900 wars