Peanuts Movies: Classic Timeline
This watch order focuses exclusively on the original hand-drawn animated films from 1969 to 1980, capturing the classic era of Peanuts cinema. These four films share the same traditional animation style and tone that defined the franchise's golden age of theatrical releases.
Meant for viewers who want to experience the original cinematic vision of Charles M. Schulz's characters, this timeline excludes the 2015 CGI reboot and presents the Peanuts gang exactly as they appeared during their initial big-screen adventures across more than a decade of classic filmmaking.
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A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Poor Charlie Brown faces his usual struggles with kites and baseball, but finds an unexpected opportunity when he volunteers for his class spelling bee despite the taunting of his classmates.
Snoopy, Come Home
When Snoopy receives a letter from his original owner Lila who is in the hospital, he embarks on a journey to visit her, encountering various obstacles along the way. Charlie Brown and the gang search for their beloved beagle while Snoopy faces a difficult decision about where he truly belongs.
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
The Peanuts gang heads to summer camp where they participate in an exciting rafting race down treacherous rapids, facing challenges from both nature and rival campers along the way.
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang travel to France as foreign exchange students, where Charlie receives a mysterious invitation to a chateau that leads to an unwelcoming reception.
Other Film Series
Alvin and the Chipmunks
A family franchise following the musical adventures of three singing chipmunks across both animated and live-action formats spanning nearly three decades.
Asterix
French comic book adaptations following the adventures of Asterix and Obelix in ancient Gaul, spanning both animated and live-action films over five decades.
Hotel Transylvania
An animated comedy series following Dracula and his monster friends through four connected films, chronicling family adventures and generational change.
Lilo & Stitch
The adventures of a lonely Hawaiian girl and her chaotic alien companion as they learn about family, belonging, and the true meaning of ohana.
Madagascar
Animated adventure series following zoo animals on wild adventures around the world.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.