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Scott Pilgrim Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Scott Pilgrim movies and series in order
Last updated: October 7 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Scott Pilgrim leapt from comics to a cult film and later an animated series. Here's how to watch the adaptations in order.
Based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels, Scott Pilgrim follows a slacker musician who must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in video-game-style battles. The property has two major screen adaptations: a beloved 2010 film and a 2023 animated series that revisits the story. The 2010 film became a cult favorite for its comic-book visual style, video-game references, and stacked ensemble cast.
๐ Release Order
Release order makes sense, since the animated series plays with and expands on the story told in the film.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)
The 2010 film adapts the core story, while the animated series reunites the original cast and takes the narrative in surprising new directions. The animated series embraces its freedom to diverge, taking the familiar premise somewhere the film never went.
๐ Story Chronology
Both adaptations cover the same starting point, but the animated series diverges into fresh territory, making it most rewarding after the film. Seeing the 2010 movie first sets up the expectations the series so gleefully subverts, making it the ideal starting point.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch in release order: the 2010 film first, then the 2023 series. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off deliberately subverts expectations set by the movie, so you'll appreciate its twists far more if you already know the original story. Both versions are worth your time, and experiencing the film before the series lets you fully appreciate how cleverly the animated show rewrites the story.
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