How to watch

Danger, Will Robinson! Lost in Space began as Irwin Allen's colorful 1960s adventure about a family of space colonists stranded after the scheming Dr. Smith sabotages their ship. Since then, the Robinsons, their loyal Robot and the Jupiter 2 have been reimagined several times. Each version stands alone, but knowing what's out there helps you pick the right starting point.

🕐 Release Order

Release order shows how the franchise moved from Saturday-afternoon camp to modern prestige sci-fi.

1. Lost in Space (1965–1968)
2. Lost in Space Animated Special (1973)
3. Lost in Space (1998)
4. Lost in Space Netflix Series (2018–2021)

There's no shared continuity between the versions, but each one sets its launch at a different point in the future, which gives the franchise a fun in-universe timeline.

📖 Story Chronology

Ordered by when each mission takes place: the original series launches in 1997, the Netflix series follows the 24th colonist group in the 2040s, and the 1998 film is set in 2058.

1. Lost in Space (1965–1968)
2. Lost in Space Animated Special (1973)
3. Lost in Space Netflix Series (2018–2021)
4. Lost in Space (1998)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Newcomers should start with the Netflix series — its three seasons tell a complete, emotional story suitable for the whole family. If you love retro sci-fi, the original show's first black-and-white season is surprisingly tense before the later color seasons lean into camp. The 1998 film is a curiosity best saved for completists.

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