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Bird Box Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Bird Box movies in order
Last updated: November 12 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Bird Box became one of Netflix's biggest original films, and its Spanish spin-off expanded the mysterious apocalypse to Europe. Here's how to watch the Bird Box movies in order.
Based on Josh Malerman's novel, Bird Box starred Sandra Bullock as Malorie, a mother who must guide two children down a treacherous river while blindfolded, because looking at the unseen entities that have overrun the world drives people to their deaths. The 2018 film became a global phenomenon and inspired countless memes. In 2023 Netflix released Bird Box Barcelona, a spin-off set in the same apocalypse that follows Sebastián, a father trying to survive in the Spanish city.
🕐 Release Order
Release order gives you the original story first, which introduces the creatures and the rules of survival.
- Bird Box (2018)
- Bird Box Barcelona (2023)
Bird Box Barcelona is neither a direct sequel nor a strict prequel. It runs alongside the events of the first film, showing how the same catastrophe unfolded on the other side of the Atlantic.
📖 Story Chronology
Both movies begin as the mysterious entities first appear and then jump forward into the aftermath, so their timelines overlap. Since they never cross paths, the most natural story order is the same as the release order.
- Bird Box (2018)
- Bird Box Barcelona (2023)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Start with Bird Box. It lays out everything you need to know about the creatures, the blindfolds, and the brutal logic of this world, which Bird Box Barcelona assumes you already understand. The spin-off then adds intriguing new ideas about the people who willingly serve the entities. If you want more, Malerman's sequel novel Malorie continues the original heroine's story on the page.
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