Attack on Titan Watch Order: The Complete Guide
How to watch Attack on Titan in order — all four seasons, the Final Season parts, and the finale specials, with no confusion.
Attack on Titan's release was split into many parts, which makes the order look more confusing than it is. Here is the clean, correct way to watch it from start to finish.
Quick answer Watch in this order: Season 1 → Season 2 → Season 3 (Parts 1 & 2) → The Final Season (Part 1 → Part 2 → the finale specials). It is a single continuous story.
The watch order
| # | Entry | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Season 1 | The Fall of Wall Maria |
| 2 | Season 2 | The Female and Beast Titans |
| 3 | Season 3 Part 1 | The Uprising arc |
| 4 | Season 3 Part 2 | The return to Shiganshina |
| 5 | The Final Season Part 1 | Marley |
| 6 | The Final Season Part 2 | The war escalates |
| 7 | The finale specials | The conclusion |
A note on the Final Season
The Final Season was released across multiple parts and finale specials over several years. Despite the staggered release, it is one continuous arc — just watch the parts in order, ending with the finale specials.
What about the OVAs and recap films?
The OVAs are optional side stories you can watch any time, and the recap/compilation films cover the same content as the series. For a first watch, stick to the seasons in the order above — soldiers like Levi are best experienced in sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons of Attack on Titan are there?
Four seasons, with Season 3 and the Final Season each split into multiple parts, plus finale specials.
Do I need to watch the OVAs?
No — the OVAs are optional side stories and are not required to follow the main plot.
Is Attack on Titan finished?
Yes. The story is complete, concluding with the Final Season's finale specials.
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