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Castlevania Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Castlevania animated series and spin-off in order
Last updated: September 29 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
Castlevania adapts the classic video games into a dark fantasy epic about the Belmont clan's war against Dracula. With the original series and its follow-up Nocturne, this guide shows the way through the night.
Castlevania earned acclaim as one of the best video game adaptations, praised for its gorgeous animation, mature storytelling, and brutal action. The original Netflix series follows Trevor Belmont, Sypha, and Alucard as they battle Dracula and his forces, while the spin-off Nocturne shifts to a new generation of vampire hunters during the French Revolution.
π Release Order
Release order follows the franchise as it debuted, from the original series to its successor.
- Castlevania Season 1 (2017)
- Castlevania Season 2 (2018)
- Castlevania Season 3 (2020)
- Castlevania Season 4 (2021)
- Castlevania: Nocturne Season 1 (2023)
- Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 (2025)
Nocturne is set generations after the original series, so it works as a standalone story while sharing the same world and a few familiar faces.
π Story Chronology
Chronologically, the original four seasons come first, followed by Nocturne, which takes place later in the timeline.
- Castlevania Seasons 1-4 (2017-2021)
- Castlevania: Nocturne Seasons 1-2 (2023-2025)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch the original four seasons first, in order, to experience the complete Belmont-versus-Dracula saga. Then move on to Nocturne, which builds on that world with a new cast. While Nocturne can technically be enjoyed on its own, watching the original series first gives you the full emotional and historical context. Release order and chronological order line up, so simply start at Season 1.
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