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Curious George Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Curious George movies and series in order

Last updated: November 9 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Curious George, the inquisitive little monkey from H.A. and Margret Rey's books, has starred in a hit theatrical film, a long-running TV series and a string of movie sequels. Here's how to watch them all in order.

First published in 1941, the Curious George books follow a mischievous monkey and the patient Man with the Yellow Hat. In 2006, Universal brought the pair to theaters in an animated film featuring the voice of Will Ferrell and songs by Jack Johnson. That same year, a PBS Kids series launched, teaching science and math through George's adventures, and the franchise continued with multiple direct-to-video and streaming sequels.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order follows George from his big-screen debut through his later film adventures.

  1. Curious George (2006)
  2. Curious George TV series (2006–2022)
  3. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)
  4. Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle (2015)
  5. Curious George: Royal Monkey (2019)
  6. Curious George: Go West, Go Wild (2020)
  7. Curious George: Cape Ahoy (2021)

The films and the TV series share the same characters and gentle tone, but each movie is a self-contained adventure.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

The 2006 film tells the story of how George and the Man with the Yellow Hat first met in Africa and came to live together. The series and sequels follow their life afterward, so the original movie makes a natural starting point, with the rest following in order.

  1. Curious George (2006)
  2. Curious George TV series (2006–2022)
  3. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)
  4. Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle (2015)
  5. Curious George: Royal Monkey (2019)
  6. Curious George: Go West, Go Wild (2020)
  7. Curious George: Cape Ahoy (2021)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 2006 movie to see how George and the Man with the Yellow Hat became friends, then let kids enjoy the TV series and sequels in any order. Each is a standalone story with easygoing humor and simple lessons, perfect for preschoolers. The holiday specials from the TV series also make great seasonal viewing.

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