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101 Dalmatians Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the 101 Dalmatians movies in order

Last updated: September 12 2026

Written by: ChronoBob

From Disney's 1961 animated classic to live-action films and a Cruella origin story, the 101 Dalmatians franchise has spotted its way across decades. Here's how to watch every entry in order.

One Hundred and One Dalmatians charmed audiences in 1961 and introduced one of Disney's most iconic villains, Cruella de Vil. The franchise grew with an animated sequel, live-action films, and a stylish modern prequel exploring Cruella's origins, making for a surprisingly deep collection of spotted adventures.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order follows the franchise from the animated original through its live-action era and prequel.

  1. One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
  2. 101 Dalmatians (1996)
  3. 102 Dalmatians (2000)
  4. 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)
  5. Cruella (2021)

With a prequel, an animated sequel, and a live-action series, chronological order reshuffles these films around Cruella's timeline.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Cruella comes first as an origin story, followed by the original animated tale and its direct sequel. The live-action 101 and 102 Dalmatians form their own separate continuity.

  1. Cruella (2021) β€” the villain's origin
  2. One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) β€” the classic puppy rescue
  3. 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003) β€” the animated sequel

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 1961 animated classic, the definitive version of the story. From there, Patch's London Adventure continues the animated tale, while the 1996 and 2000 live-action films offer a separate, family-friendly take. Cruella is a stylish stand-alone prequel that works whether you watch it first or last. For most viewers, release order keeps things simple.

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