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Fullmetal Alchemist watch order

Fullmetal Alchemist movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Start with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), which adapts the whole manga. The 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime and its film, Conqueror of Shamballa (2005), split from the manga halfway and tell a different story, so treat them as a separate alternate version. The Sacred Star of Milos (2011) is an optional side story.

How to watch the Fullmetal Alchemist movies in order: the full guide

All 4 films and series in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Fullmetal Alchemist (2003); the first in chronological order is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (set in Amestris).

Release order

  1. Fullmetal Alchemist (Series, 2003): An earlier anime that splits from the manga halfway.
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (Movie, 2005): Concludes the 2003 anime.
  3. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Series, 2009): The whole manga, start to finish; the place to start.
  4. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (Movie, 2011): A side-story film; optional.

Chronological order

  1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (set in Amestris): The whole manga, start to finish; the place to start.
  2. Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (set in Table City): A side-story film; optional.
  3. Fullmetal Alchemist (set in Amestris): An earlier anime that splits from the manga halfway.
  4. Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (set in Munich, 1923): Concludes the 2003 anime.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Fullmetal Alchemist movies in?

Start with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), which adapts the whole manga. The 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist anime and its film, Conqueror of Shamballa (2005), split from the manga halfway and tell a different story, so treat them as a separate alternate version. The Sacred Star of Milos (2011) is an optional side story.

How many Fullmetal Alchemist movies and shows are there?

There are 4 titles in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise: 2 films and 2 series, released from 2003 to 2011.

How long does it take to watch all the Fullmetal Alchemist movies?

About 51 hours for all 4 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (3 titles) take about 49 hours.

What is the first Fullmetal Alchemist title in chronological order?

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, set in Amestris. In release order the first is Fullmetal Alchemist (2003).

Which Fullmetal Alchemist titles can I skip?

Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.