My Hero Academia Watch Order: Seasons and Movies
How to watch My Hero Academia in order — every season and where the three movies fit in the timeline.
My Hero Academia is straightforward to watch — just follow the seasons. Here is the order, plus where the movies slot in.
Quick answer Watch the seasons in order, 1 through the latest. The three films are mostly side-canon — watch Two Heroes after Season 2, Heroes Rising after Season 4, and World Heroes' Mission after Season 5.
The watch order
| Entry | When to watch |
|---|---|
| Seasons 1–7 | In order — the main story |
| Two Heroes (movie) | After Season 2 |
| Heroes Rising (movie) | After Season 4 |
| World Heroes' Mission (movie) | After Season 5 |
Do the movies matter?
The films are fun, canon-adjacent side stories that do not affect the main plot, so they are optional. Slotting them in at the points above gives the best experience, but you can skip them and lose nothing essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons of My Hero Academia are there?
Seven seasons make up the main story, which adapts the manga to its climax.
Are the My Hero Academia movies canon?
They are side-canon — enjoyable and officially produced, but not required to follow the main plot.
Can I skip the movies?
Yes. The films are optional and do not affect the core story.
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