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Thunderbirds Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Thunderbirds series and movies in order

Last updated: November 8 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Thunderbirds are go! Gerry Anderson's International Rescue has returned in puppet films, live action and CGI. Here's how to watch every Thunderbirds adventure in order.

Created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, Thunderbirds used groundbreaking "Supermarionation" puppetry to tell the story of the Tracy family, whose secret organization International Rescue saves lives using incredible futuristic vehicles. The 1960s series inspired two feature films, a 2004 live-action movie and a modern CGI and model reboot.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order shows how the Tracy brothers have been reinvented for each new generation.

  1. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
  2. Thunderbirds Are Go (1966)
  3. Thunderbird 6 (1968)
  4. Thunderbirds (2004)
  5. Thunderbirds Are Go (2015–2020)

The franchise is made of three separate continuities rather than one long story.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

The two 1960s films continue the original puppet series. The 2004 live-action movie, directed by Jonathan Frakes, is a standalone reimagining focused on a young Alan Tracy, while the 2015 series reboots the concept again with CGI characters and practical model sets.

  1. Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
  2. Thunderbirds Are Go (1966)
  3. Thunderbird 6 (1968)
  4. Thunderbirds (2004) β€” standalone reboot
  5. Thunderbirds Are Go (2015–2020) β€” standalone reboot

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the original series and its two films for the true classic experience, complete with Lady Penelope and Parker. Families with younger kids may prefer to jump straight into Thunderbirds Are Go, which updates the action while keeping the spirit intact. The 2004 movie is optional.

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