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Created by Klasky Csupo, the studio behind Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys follows Eliza Thornberry, a 12-year-old who was granted the ability to talk to animals, as she travels the world with her filmmaker parents, moody sister Debbie and feral adopted brother Donnie. The Nickelodeon series ran for five seasons, led to a theatrical movie, and teamed up with the Rugrats for a big-screen crossover.

🕐 Release Order

Release order covers the series, its origin special and both theatrical films.

1. The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004)
2. The Origin of Donnie (2001)
3. The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)
4. Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

The specials and movies fit neatly into the series' run, and The Origin of Donnie explains how the family found their wild child.

📖 Story Chronology

The Origin of Donnie is a flashback story, revealing how the Thornberrys adopted Donnie in Borneo. The Wild Thornberrys Movie sends Eliza to Africa to save a cheetah cub, and Rugrats Go Wild brings the Pickles family to the Thornberrys' island.

1. The Origin of Donnie (2001)
2. The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004)
3. The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)
4. Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Release order works perfectly well since episodes are largely standalone. If you're introducing kids to the show, The Wild Thornberrys Movie is a great place to start, as it explains Eliza's secret and features a strong, emotional story. Save Rugrats Go Wild for after both shows; the crossover is most fun when you know both families.

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