The Godfather watch order
Godfather movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.
Watch The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990) in order. Part II is both a sequel and a prequel, cutting between Michael in the late 1950s and young Vito Corleone in the 1900s to 1920s.
How to watch the Godfather movies in order: the full guide
All 3 films and series in the The Godfather franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is The Godfather (1972); the first in chronological order is The Godfather (set in 1945–1955).
Release order
- The Godfather (Movie, 1972): Michael Corleone joins the family business.
- The Godfather Part II (Movie, 1974): Michael's rule alongside young Vito's rise.
- The Godfather Part III (Movie, 1990): Michael's last attempt to go legitimate.
Chronological order
- The Godfather (set in 1945–1955): Michael Corleone joins the family business.
- The Godfather Part II (set in 1901–1925 & 1958–1959): Michael's rule alongside young Vito's rise.
- The Godfather Part III (set in 1979–1980): Michael's last attempt to go legitimate.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Godfather movies in?
Watch The Godfather (1972), The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990) in order. Part II is both a sequel and a prequel, cutting between Michael in the late 1950s and young Vito Corleone in the 1900s to 1920s.
How many Godfather movies and shows are there?
There are 3 titles in the The Godfather franchise: 3 films and 0 series, released from 1972 to 1990.
How long does it take to watch all the Godfather movies?
About 9 hours for all 3 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Godfather title in chronological order?
The Godfather, set in 1945–1955. In release order the first is The Godfather (1972).