The Wizard of Oz Movies: Release Order
The Wizard of Oz has inspired many feature film adaptations, each offering its own unique interpretation of L. Frank Baum's magical world. Rather than forming a connected franchise, these films represent different creative visions of the same source material, from MGM's Technicolor classic to urban retellings, dark sequels, and musical prequels.
This release order watch list includes the most significant theatrical adaptations, spanning multiple decades and styles. You'll encounter different timelines, reboots, and alternate mythologies that each establish their own rules for the Land of Oz, making this less of a traditional franchise and more of a showcase of how one story can be endlessly reimagined.
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The Wizard of Oz
When young Dorothy is swept away to a magical land, she embarks on a journey along the yellow brick road with three unlikely companions—a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion—to find the Wizard of Oz who might help her return home.
The Wiz
A shy kindergarten teacher named Dorothy is magically transported to the land of Oz and must find her way home in this vibrant musical adaptation of the classic tale.
Return to Oz
When Dorothy returns to the magical land of Oz, she discovers it has been devastated and must embark on a perilous journey to restore the kingdom with the help of new companions.
Oz the Great and Powerful
A small-time circus magician is transported from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz, where he must fulfill a prophecy to become the great wizard and save the kingdom from evil.
Wicked
In the land of Oz, misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba and popular aristocrat Glinda form an unlikely friendship at Shiz University. Their bond is tested as they begin to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked: For Good
As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.
Other Film Series
How to Train Your Dragon
A popular animated trilogy following Hiccup and Toothless as they transform from outcasts to heroes, bridging the gap between Vikings and dragons.
Imagined Worlds
Films that blur the line between reality and imagination, weaving between grounded real-world struggles and vivid fantasy sequences created by characters to cope, escape, or understand their lives.
Night at the Museum
A family adventure trilogy following night security guard Larry Daley as he discovers that museum exhibits come to life after dark, leading to magical adventures with historical figures and ancient artifacts.
Snow White
Multiple theatrical adaptations of the classic fairy tale, from Disney's animated masterpiece to dark fantasy reimaginings.
The Chronicles of Narnia
A fantasy trilogy based on C.S. Lewis's popular novels, following the Pevensie children's adventures in the magical world of Narnia.
The Smurfs
The beloved blue characters across multiple theatrical adaptations, from early animation to live-action hybrids and modern reboots.