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The Croods Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Croods movies in order
Last updated: September 14 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
DreamWorks' The Croods follows a prehistoric family navigating a changing world. With two films to enjoy, here's the simple order to watch this animated adventure.
The Croods introduces a loveable caveman family led by the overprotective Grug as they leave their cave and discover a vibrant, dangerous new world. Packed with imaginative creatures and heart, the films balance slapstick comedy with a warm message about embracing change. Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, and Ryan Reynolds lead the voice cast, and the prehistoric setting lets the animators run wild with wildly inventive hybrid animals and lush, colorful landscapes.
π Release Order
Release order follows the Crood family from their first journey to meeting the Bettermans.
- The Croods (2013)
- The Croods: A New Age (2020)
The sequel continues directly from the first film's adventure, so the timeline is simple.
π Story Chronology
Story chronology matches release order, with A New Age picking up where the original left off.
- The Croods (2013)
- The Croods: A New Age (2020)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch the 2013 original first, then The Croods: A New Age. The sequel builds directly on the family's search for a new home and introduces the more sophisticated Betterman family, sparking a fun culture clash. It's an easy two-film watch for the whole family, and there's no reason to jump in with the sequel first.
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