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Anchorman Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Anchorman movies in order
Last updated: September 12 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Will Ferrell's Ron Burgundy turned local news into legendary comedy across two films. Here's how to watch the Anchorman movies in order β stay classy.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy became an instant comedy touchstone in 2004, launching endless quotes and cementing Will Ferrell's mustachioed newsman in pop culture. A long-awaited sequel arrived nearly a decade later, expanding the misadventures of the Channel 4 News Team.
π Release Order
Release order covers the two Anchorman films, released nine years apart.
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Both films follow Ron Burgundy in order, so story chronology matches release order exactly.
π Story Chronology
The original is set in 1970s San Diego as Ron clashes with a new female co-anchor, while the sequel jumps to the early 1980s and the dawn of 24-hour cable news β a straightforward forward progression.
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) β 1970s San Diego news
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) β the rise of cable news
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch the 2004 original first β it's the classic and introduces the whole News Team. Anchorman 2 continues the story and is worth a watch if you love the characters, though the first film remains the essential one. Release order is the clear choice here.
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