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Land of the Lost Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch Land of the Lost in order

Last updated: November 14 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

Land of the Lost has been a Saturday-morning series, a 90s reboot and a Will Ferrell comedy film, which makes the franchise's watch order surprisingly confusing.

Sid and Marty Krofft's Land of the Lost first aired in 1974, sending the Marshall family through a time portal into a strange world filled with dinosaurs, the friendly Pakuni and the menacing reptilian Sleestak. The show's mix of stop-motion creatures and genuine sci-fi ideas made it a cult classic, inspiring a new series in 1991 and a big-budget comedy film in 2009.

πŸ• Release Order

In release order, the franchise spans three decades and three different takes on the same premise.

  1. Land of the Lost (original series, 1974–1976) (1974)
  2. Land of the Lost (remake series, 1991–1992) (1991)
  3. Land of the Lost (film) (2009)

None of these versions are direct sequels to each other, so the story chronology is really about which family you meet.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Each version is a standalone reboot: the original follows Rick, Will and Holly Marshall, the 1991 series follows the Porter family, and the 2009 film reimagines Dr. Rick Marshall as a disgraced scientist.

  1. Land of the Lost – the Marshall family (1974)
  2. Land of the Lost – the Porter family (1991)
  3. Land of the Lost – Will Ferrell's Dr. Rick Marshall (2009)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 1974 original if you want the classic experience and the full Sleestak mythology. The 1991 remake is great for younger viewers, while the 2009 film is a parody best enjoyed after seeing at least a few episodes of the original so the jokes land.

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