The Land Before Time Movies: Release Order
The Land Before Time began as an animation masterpiece from director Don Bluth and producers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The 1988 original is a profound coming-of-age story that deals with loss, friendship, and survival in a beautifully animated prehistoric world.
The thirteen direct-to-video sequels that followed are significantly different in tone and quality, shifting from the original's darker, more mature themes to lighter musical adventures aimed at younger children. While these sequels continue the adventures of Littlefoot and his friends in the Great Valley, they lack the artistic vision and emotional depth that made the first film a classic.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order

The Land Before Time
An orphaned young brontosaurus named Littlefoot embarks on a perilous journey to find the legendary Great Valley, teaming up with four other young dinosaurs from different species who must learn to work together to survive.

The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure
Littlefoot and his friends discover a mysterious egg while building a hideaway in the Great Valley, leading to an unexpected new friendship when it hatches.

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving
When a water shortage threatens their home, a group of young dinosaurs must team up with unlikely allies to venture beyond their safe valley and discover what's causing the crisis.

The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists
When Littlefoot's grandfather falls ill, the young dinosaur and his friends must venture into the dangerous land of mist to find a healing flower that could save him.

The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
When a swarm of leaf-eating insects destroys their home, Littlefoot and his young dinosaur friends must search for a new place to live. Their journey leads them to discover a mysterious island that may hold the key to their survival.

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
Littlefoot and his friends venture across the Great Valley to investigate the legend of Saurus Rock and discover whether the mysterious Longneck named Doc is actually the famous Lone Dinosaur. Their journey leads them into danger as they must face a threatening Sharptooth to uncover the truth.

The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire
Littlefoot and his friends embark on a quest to find a mysterious "stone of cold fire" that fell from the sky, but they must be wary of Petrie's uncle Pterano who has his own secret agenda for the powerful stone.

The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
When an ice storm traps dinosaur families in a valley, young Littlefoot and his friends must venture out to bring back their friend Spike, who has left to join other members of his species.

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
When Littlefoot and his friends discover a playful dolphin-like creature named Mo trapped in a newly formed pond after heavy rains, they embark on a journey to help him return to the big water where he belongs.

The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
Littlefoot embarks on a journey with his grandparents to a new land where he unexpectedly reunites with his long-lost father. Torn between two worlds, he must choose between staying with his newly found father or returning to his friends in the Great Valley.

The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses
Littlefoot and his friends discover they're no longer the smallest dinosaurs in the valley when tiny new creatures arrive, leading to another heartwarming adventure in the Great Valley.

The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers
In this animated adventure, young pterodactyl Petrie struggles with conformity as the Great Day of the Flyers approaches, while his dinosaur friends help him learn to embrace his individuality. The film follows the beloved characters as they navigate friendship and self-acceptance in the Great Valley.

The Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends
When an incident nearly costs his grandmother her life, young Littlefoot learns valuable lessons about friendship and responsibility. The arrival of three lost dinosaurs provides new challenges for Littlefoot and his friends in the Great Valley.

The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
When Littlefoot's father Bron becomes trapped in the dangerous Mysterious Beyond, the young dinosaur embarks on a courageous journey with his friends to rescue him. Their quest leads them to the treacherous Fire Mountain, where they must overcome obstacles and make new allies along the way.
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