How to watch

The Spiderwick Chronicles follows the Grace siblings, Jared, Simon and Mallory, who move into their great-great-uncle Arthur Spiderwick's old house and discover a hidden world of faeries, goblins and an ogre named Mulgarath. The 2008 film starring Freddie Highmore as both twins was a family favorite. In 2024, a new live-action series adapted the books again with a modern setting and an expanded story.

🕐 Release Order

Release order is straightforward, with the movie followed by the series sixteen years later.

1. The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
2. The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024)

The film and the series are separate adaptations rather than sequel and prequel, so neither one depends on the other.

📖 Story Chronology

Both versions tell the same core story of the Grace family discovering Arthur Spiderwick's field guide, so the order is simply a matter of preference.

1. The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
2. The Spiderwick Chronicles (2024)

Which Order Should You Choose?

For families with younger kids, start with the 2008 movie. It is a tight, magical adventure that captures the spirit of the books in under two hours. Older viewers and teens may prefer the 2024 series, which takes more time with the characters and adds new mysteries. Because they are independent adaptations, you can watch either one first without missing anything important, but seeing the film first offers a great introduction to the creatures.

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