Movies in order
Macross movies in order.
Every Macross movie by release date, with its runtime and the TV series that was airing when it came out, so you know where each film fits.
- 4 movies
- 1984–2021 released
- 6 h 16 min in total
All 4 Macross movies in release order
| # | Movie | Released | Runtime | MAL score | Came out during |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? | Jul 7, 1984 | 115 min | 7.95 | Super Dimension Fortress Macross |
| 2 | Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me | Sep 30, 1995 | 33 min | 6.92 | Macross 7 |
| 3 | Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure Main story | Feb 9, 2018 | 119 min | 6.79 | Macross Delta |
| 4 | Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!! Main story | Oct 8, 2021 | 109 min | 7.63 | Macross Delta |
Release dates, runtimes and story links come from MyAnimeList. “Came out during” is the latest TV series that had premiered by the movie’s release; watch that series first. “Main story” movies are linked into the storyline as sequels or prequels.
Macross movies by the numbers
4 films were released between 1984 and 2021. The longest wait between films was 23 years, from Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me (1995) to Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure (2018). 2 films came out while Macross Delta was the current TV series, more than any other.
Runtimes range from 33 minutes (Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me) to 119 minutes (Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure). Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? has the highest MyAnimeList score of the group (7.95), and Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure the lowest (6.79). 2 films are linked into the main storyline; the other 2 are side stories or retellings.
Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982) is animated by Tatsunoko Production, written as an original story and tagged romance and sci-fi. On MyAnimeList it averages 7.89 and ranks 2078th by popularity.
| Release span | 1984–2021 |
|---|---|
| Longest | Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure (119 min) |
| Shortest | Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me (33 min) |
| Highest rated on MyAnimeList | Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? (7.95) |
| Lowest rated on MyAnimeList | Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure (6.79) |
| Longest gap between films | 23 years (1995–2018) |
| Main-story films | 2 of 4 |
More Macross guides
- Macross watch order: every season, movie, OVA and special (17 entries).
- Super Dimension Fortress Macross filler list: the episodes you can skip.
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How this list is built
Every film MyAnimeList links to Macross as a sequel, prequel, side story or summary is listed by its original Japanese release date. Compilation films that retell the TV series are included and labelled by their own titles, so you can skip them if you’ve seen the show.
Frequently asked questions
How many Macross movies are there?
4. The list includes every film MyAnimeList links to the franchise, including compilation and short films.
What order should I watch the Macross movies in?
Release order is the safest: each film assumes you know the TV series up to its release. Watch a movie after the series listed next to it in the table, starting with Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?.
Which Macross movies are part of the main story?
Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure and Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!! are linked as sequels or prequels in the main storyline. The others are side stories you can watch in any order.
How long does it take to watch every Macross movie?
About 6 h 16 min for the 4 released movies, based on their listed runtimes.
What is the best Macross movie?
By MyAnimeList score, Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? (7.95) is the highest rated of the 4 released films. Scores are community averages and change over time.
Which Macross movie is the longest?
Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure runs 119 minutes, the longest in the list. The shortest is Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me at 33 minutes.
Which Macross movie should I watch first?
Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984) is the earliest release. It came out during Super Dimension Fortress Macross, so watch that series up to that point first. If you only want main-story films, start with Macross Delta the Movie: Passionate Walkure.
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