Movies in order
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movies in order.
Every Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 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
- 1999–2016 released
- 5 h 10 min in total
All 4 Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movies in release order
| # | Movie | Released | Runtime | MAL score | Came out during |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie) Main story | Mar 6, 1999 | 30 min | 6.88 | Yu☆Gi☆Oh! |
| 2 | Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie | Aug 13, 2004 | 101 min | 6.59 | Yu-Gi-Oh! |
| 3 | Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time Main story | Jan 23, 2010 | 49 min | 7.15 | Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's |
| 4 | Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions Main story | Apr 23, 2016 | 130 min | 7.53 | Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's |
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.
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movies by the numbers
4 films were released between 1999 and 2016. The longest wait between films was 6 years, from Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie (2004) to Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time (2010). 2 films came out while Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's was the current TV series, more than any other.
Runtimes range from 30 minutes (Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie)) to 130 minutes (Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions). Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions has the highest MyAnimeList score of the group (7.53), and Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie the lowest (6.59). 3 films are linked into the main storyline; the other 1 are side stories or retellings.
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (1998) is animated by Toei Animation, adapted from a manga and tagged action, comedy and fantasy. On MyAnimeList it averages 7.26 and ranks 1055th by popularity.
| Release span | 1999–2016 |
|---|---|
| Longest | Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions (130 min) |
| Shortest | Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie) (30 min) |
| Highest rated on MyAnimeList | Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions (7.53) |
| Lowest rated on MyAnimeList | Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie (6.59) |
| Longest gap between films | 6 years (2004–2010) |
| Main-story films | 3 of 4 |
More Yu☆Gi☆Oh! guides
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How this list is built
Every film MyAnimeList links to Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 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 Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 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 Yu☆Gi☆Oh! 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 Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie).
Which Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movies are part of the main story?
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie), Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time and Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions 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 Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movie?
About 5 h 10 min for the 4 released movies, based on their listed runtimes.
What is the best Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movie?
By MyAnimeList score, Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions (7.53) is the highest rated of the 4 released films. Scores are community averages and change over time.
Which Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movie is the longest?
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions runs 130 minutes, the longest in the list. The shortest is Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie) at 30 minutes.
Which Yu☆Gi☆Oh! movie should I watch first?
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! (Movie) (1999) is the earliest release. It came out during Yu☆Gi☆Oh!, so watch that series up to that point first.
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