Alvin and the Chipmunks Movies: Live-Action Films
The modern live-action era reimagines Alvin and the Chipmunks for contemporary audiences, placing the CGI-animated trio of chipmunks in the real world alongside human actors. This watch order follows a cohesive narrative progression beginning with Dave discovering the Chipmunks and becoming their guardian and manager.
Unlike the episodic nature of the animated films, these entries form direct sequels to each other, introducing the Chipettes as both rivals and love interests, and following the characters through various adventures from deserted islands to cross-country road trips.
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Alvin and the Chipmunks
A struggling songwriter discovers three talking chipmunks with incredible singing voices and transforms them into a musical sensation, though their mischievous antics create plenty of chaos along the way.
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
When the famous singing Chipmunks must attend school and save its music program by winning a battle of the bands, they encounter their match in three female chipmunks called The Chipettes. Musical and romantic competition ensues as both groups vie for the prize.
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
The Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally fall overboard from a cruise ship and find themselves stranded on a tropical island that holds unexpected surprises.
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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
When the Chipmunks mistakenly believe Dave is going to propose to his girlfriend and abandon them, they embark on a cross-country journey to New York City to stop the wedding. The trio has just three days to reach Dave and prevent what they think will be the end of their family.
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Other Film Series
Cars
Pixar's animated trilogy following race car Lightning McQueen's journey from hotshot rookie to mentor, set in a world of anthropomorphic vehicles.
Ice Age
A family-friendly animated series following prehistoric friends Manny, Sid, and Diego through various ice age adventures.
Kung Fu Panda
An animated martial arts adventure series following Po the panda's journey from unlikely hero to legendary Dragon Warrior across four feature films.
Peanuts
Animated feature films based on Charles M. Schulz's popular comic strip, following Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang through standalone adventures.
Planes
Spin-off duology from the Cars universe following crop duster Dusty Crophopper's journey from aspiring racer to wildland firefighter.
Scooby-Doo
Feature films starring the mystery-solving gang and their talking Great Dane, from direct-to-video adventures to theatrical blockbusters.