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Tarzan Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Tarzan movies in order
Last updated: September 12 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Disney's Tarzan swung into theaters in 1999 and grew into a small franchise with a midquel, a spin-off, and a direct-to-video follow-up. Here's how to watch the ape man's adventures in order.
Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' famous character, Disney's Tarzan combined lush animation with a Phil Collins soundtrack to become a late-'90s hit. The studio expanded the story with a midquel and a spin-off film, filling in more of Tarzan's time in the jungle with Jane, Terk, and Tantor.
π Release Order
Release order tracks how Disney rolled out Tarzan's adventures across the early 2000s.
- Tarzan (1999)
- Tarzan & Jane (2002)
- Tarzan II (2005)
Since Tarzan II is a midquel set during his childhood, chronological order rearranges the films around the original.
π Story Chronology
Story order starts with Tarzan II, which takes place during the young Tarzan's coming-of-age, followed by the original film and then Tarzan & Jane, which continues after the two fall in love.
- Tarzan II (2005) β Tarzan's childhood midquel
- Tarzan (1999) β Tarzan meets Jane
- Tarzan & Jane (2002) β life together in the jungle
Which Order Should You Choose?
Start with the 1999 original β it's the heart of the franchise and easily the strongest entry. The midquel and spin-off are fun extras for fans who want more time in the jungle. Release order is the simplest path, though watching Tarzan II first is a neat option if you enjoy origin stories.
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