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The Bad Guys Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Bad Guys movies in order
Last updated: September 14 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
DreamWorks' The Bad Guys turns a crew of animal criminals into unlikely heroes. With the sequel now out, here's the order to watch this stylish heist comedy.
Based on the popular children's books, The Bad Guys follows a slick gang of animal outlaws β Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula β as they attempt to go straight. With Ocean's Eleven-style heists and a bold animation style, it's a caper the whole family can enjoy. Sam Rockwell leads the voice cast as the charming Mr. Wolf, and the films' slick, comic-book-inspired look and jazzy soundtrack give the series a cool, grown-up flair rare in family animation.
π Release Order
Release order follows the crew from their first attempt at reform to their next big score.
- The Bad Guys (2022)
- The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
The sequel continues with the same reformed crew, so the timeline runs straight forward.
π Story Chronology
Story chronology matches release order, with the sequel set after the original.
- The Bad Guys (2022)
- The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch The Bad Guys (2022) first to see the crew's transformation from villains to would-be heroes, then continue with The Bad Guys 2. The sequel builds on their new dynamic and reputations, so the original is the ideal starting point for this fun two-film series.
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