Movies in order
Overlord movies in order.
Every Overlord 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.
- 3 movies
- 2017–2024 released
- 5 h 27 min in total
All 3 Overlord movies in release order
| # | Movie | Released | Runtime | MAL score | Came out during |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overlord: The Undead King | Feb 25, 2017 | 102 min | 7.64 | Overlord |
| 2 | Overlord: The Dark Hero | Mar 11, 2017 | 93 min | 7.70 | Overlord |
| 3 | Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom | Sep 20, 2024 | 132 min | 7.75 | Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades 4 |
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.
Overlord movies by the numbers
3 films were released between 2017 and 2024. The longest wait between films was 7 years, from Overlord: The Dark Hero (2017) to Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (2024). 2 films came out while Overlord was the current TV series, more than any other.
Runtimes range from 93 minutes (Overlord: The Dark Hero) to 132 minutes (Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom). Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom has the highest MyAnimeList score of the group (7.75), and Overlord: The Undead King the lowest (7.64). None of the films are linked into the main storyline, so they work as standalone side stories.
Overlord (2015) is animated by Madhouse, adapted from a light novel and tagged action, adventure and fantasy. On MyAnimeList it averages 7.89 and ranks 70th by popularity.
| Release span | 2017–2024 |
|---|---|
| Longest | Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (132 min) |
| Shortest | Overlord: The Dark Hero (93 min) |
| Highest rated on MyAnimeList | Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (7.75) |
| Lowest rated on MyAnimeList | Overlord: The Undead King (7.64) |
| Longest gap between films | 7 years (2017–2024) |
| Main-story films | 0 of 3 |
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How this list is built
Every film MyAnimeList links to Overlord 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 Overlord movies are there?
3. The list includes every film MyAnimeList links to the franchise, including compilation and short films.
What order should I watch the Overlord 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 Overlord: The Undead King.
Are the Overlord movies canon?
None are linked into the main storyline on MyAnimeList, so they are side stories. You can skip them or watch them in any order without missing the main plot.
How long does it take to watch every Overlord movie?
About 5 h 27 min for the 3 released movies, based on their listed runtimes.
What is the best Overlord movie?
By MyAnimeList score, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (7.75) is the highest rated of the 3 released films. Scores are community averages and change over time.
Which Overlord movie is the longest?
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom runs 132 minutes, the longest in the list. The shortest is Overlord: The Dark Hero at 93 minutes.
Which Overlord movie should I watch first?
Overlord: The Undead King (2017) is the earliest release. It came out during Overlord, so watch that series up to that point first.
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