Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Beginnings
Beginnings presents the earlier portion of the original TV story in feature-film form.
When to watch: Before Eternal; not after Rebellion.
animesenseiMadoka Magica Watch Order: TV, Rebellion & Magia Record
Start Madoka Magica without spoilers, distinguish recap movies from Rebellion and Walpurgisnacht Rising, and follow the separate Magia Record anime route.
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Recommended starting point
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Start with all 12 episodes of Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Avoid character searches or plot summaries until you finish; the TV episode order provides its own introduction.
Open series sheetRecommended watch order
For a first watch, choose the 12-episode TV series, then the sequel films. Beginnings and Eternal offer an alternative presentation of the TV story, so they are not two missing sequels between the series and Rebellion.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Original TV series only — all 12 episodes
Finish the TV story before trying sequel material.
Open series sheetPuella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion
The complete Rebellion film
This is a new continuation after the original story, unlike the first two recap films.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising
Walpurgisnacht Rising — after Rebellion, when available in your region
This is the next film in the Rebellion route. Availability does not change its position after Rebellion; it is not another retelling of the TV season.
Alternative: Film presentation of the original story
Best for: Viewers who prefer feature films to the original TV presentation.
Use the two recap films as one alternative entry block, then join the same sequel-film route. This changes the presentation rather than creating a different required chronology.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Beginnings
Beginnings
Begin the recap-film telling of the original story.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Eternal
Eternal
Complete that retelling before starting a sequel.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion
Rebellion
Continue with the new story film.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising
Walpurgisnacht Rising, when available
Follow Rebellion; confirm availability on your service.
How the series connect
The two recap films
Choose these instead of the TV presentation if you prefer a film route. Watching both versions is optional.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Eternal
Eternal completes this retelling of the original story.
When to watch: After Beginnings, then continue to Rebellion.
Magia Record: a separate side-story route
Watch its seasons as their own block. It is not Season 2 of Madoka’s TV story and does not replace the Rebellion films.
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
Another lead cast and setting within the magical-girl franchise.
When to watch: After the original Madoka series for familiarity with the world.
Magia Record: The Eve of Awakening
The Eve of Awakening directly continues Magia Record’s first season.
When to watch: After Magia Record Season 1.
Magia Record: Dawn of a Shallow Dream
The four-episode Dawn of a Shallow Dream completes the anime’s three-block route.
When to watch: After The Eve of Awakening.
Good to know
Do I need the first two Madoka movies before Rebellion?
No, if you watched the 12-episode TV series. Beginnings and Eternal retell that story. Rebellion is the new continuation.
What is the Madoka movie-only order?
Beginnings → Eternal → Rebellion → Walpurgisnacht Rising, when available. The first two films replace the TV viewing block in this route rather than adding two new seasons.
Where does Magia Record fit?
Treat it as a separate side-story block: Season 1 → The Eve of Awakening → Dawn of a Shallow Dream. It is best explored after the original Madoka series, but it is not required before Rebellion.
Can I watch Rebellion first?
No. It assumes knowledge of the original story. Complete either the TV series or both recap films first.
Are trailers, concept videos and game promotional animations required?
No. They are not additional story installments between the TV series and the sequel films. Follow the named releases above rather than promotional video dates.
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