how to watch attack on titan in order with movies

You can watch Attack on Titan in simple release order and then slot in the movies/specials, or go full completionist with OVAs and the new compilation movie The Last Attack. For most people, a clean “anime + movies” path is best, then OVAs if you’re still hungry for more.

Best simple watch order (with movies)

This keeps things easy, focuses on the main story, and shows you where the main movie fits in.

Attack on Titan Season 1 (Episodes 1–25)

Attack on Titan Season 2 (Episodes 26–37)

Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1 (Episodes 38–49)

Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 (Episodes 50–59)

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 1 (Episodes 60–75)

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 (Episodes 76–87)

Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 1 (Episode 88) or the compilation movie Attack on Titan: The Last Attack (covers Special 1 and 2 together)

Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 2 (Episode 89) or continue/finish Attack on Titan: The Last Attack

Key notes:

The Last Attack is basically the two “Final Chapter” TV specials edited together as a single movie with upgraded visuals and sound.

If you watch the two TV specials (88 and 89), you don’t need the movie; if you watch the movie, you don’t need to watch 88–89 separately.

Full completionist order (OVAs + specials + movie)

If you want absolutely everything in roughly story order, including OVAs (OADs), this is the commonly recommended flow.

Think of the OVAs as side quests that add character depth, especially for Levi, Hange, Mikasa, and Annie.

Chronological-style order

Attack on Titan: No Regrets Parts 1–2 (Levi backstory OVA, prequel)

Attack on Titan Season 1 Episodes 1–3

Attack on Titan OVA: Distress

Attack on Titan OVA: The Sudden Visitor

Attack on Titan OVA: Ilse’s Notebook

Attack on Titan Season 1 Episodes 4–16

Attack on Titan: Lost Girls – “Wall Sina, Goodbye” Parts 1–2 (Annie)

Attack on Titan Season 1 Episodes 17–25

Attack on Titan Season 2 Episodes 26–37

Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1 Episodes 38–49

Attack on Titan: Lost Girls – “Lost in the Cruel World” (Mikasa)

Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 Episodes 50–59

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 1 Episodes 60–75

Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 Episodes 76–87

Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 1 (Episode 88) or start The Last Attack

Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 2 (Episode 89) or finish The Last Attack

Optional spin-off:

Attack on Titan: Junior High (parody spin-off; best watched after at least Season 1 or after finishing the show for extra jokes).

Where the older recap movies fit

There are several earlier recap/compilation movies that retell chunks of the TV anime, but they mostly reuse footage and are considered skippable if you’re already watching the series.

Common recap films (names can vary by region):

Attack on Titan Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow – recap of early Season 1.

Attack on Titan Part 2: Wings of Freedom – recap of later Season 1.

Attack on Titan: The Roar of Awakening – recap leading into Season 3.

How to use them:

New viewers: stick to the TV episodes; the pacing and detail are better.

Rewatchers: you can use these movies as a quick refresher before jumping into a later season.

Recommended path for most people

To keep things smooth without getting overwhelmed:

First watch:
- Main seasons + Final Chapters in release order (or just use The Last Attack for the ending).

Second pass / if you fall in love with the show:
- Add No Regrets (Levi), Lost Girls OVAs, and the Ilse’s Notebook mini-arc to deepen the lore.

Only use recap movies if you’re returning after a long break and want a fast catch-up.

HTML table: core watch order

Here’s the main “how to watch Attack on Titan in order with movies” path as HTML, as requested:

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      <th>#</th>
      <th>Title</th>
      <th>Type</th>
      <th>Episodes / Notes</th>
      <th>Watch? (New Viewer)</th>
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      <td>1</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Season 1</td>
      <td>TV season</td>
      <td>Episodes 1–25</td>
      <td>Required</td>
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    <tr>
      <td>2</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Season 2</td>
      <td>TV season</td>
      <td>Episodes 26–37</td>
      <td>Required</td>
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    <tr>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 1</td>
      <td>TV season</td>
      <td>Episodes 38–49</td>
      <td>Required</td>
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      <td>4</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2</td>
      <td>TV season</td>
      <td>Episodes 50–59</td>
      <td>Required</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>5</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Final Season Part 1</td>
      <td>TV season</td>
      <td>Episodes 60–75</td>
      <td>Required</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>6</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2</td>
      <td>TV season</td>
      <td>Episodes 76–87</td>
      <td>Required</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>7</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 1</td>
      <td>TV special</td>
      <td>Episode 88 – or covered by "The Last Attack"</td>
      <td>Required</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>8</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan Final Chapter Special 2</td>
      <td>TV special</td>
      <td>Episode 89 – or covered by "The Last Attack"</td>
      <td>Required</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>9</td>
      <td>Attack on Titan: The Movie – The Last Attack</td>
      <td>Compilation movie</td>
      <td>Alternative to watching Episodes 88–89 separately</td>
      <td>Recommended alternative</td>
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      <td>10</td>
      <td>No Regrets, Ilse’s Notebook, Distress, The Sudden Visitor, Lost Girls OVAs</td>
      <td>OVAs / OADs</td>
      <td>Side stories that fit between Season 1–3</td>
      <td>Optional but recommended</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>11</td>
      <td>Older recap films (Crimson Bow and Arrow, etc.)</td>
      <td>Compilation movies</td>
      <td>Retell earlier seasons with condensed pacing</td>
      <td>Optional / skippable</td>
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