Watch order
Sword Art Online watch order — every season and movie in order
5 stops · 96 episodes
Ordinal Scale is set after the Mother's Rosario arc and before Alicization, so it goes after season 2. The Progressive movies replay Aincrad's first floors from Asuna's side — watch them whenever you like.
Main storyStartSword Art OnlineSeason 1–2 · 49 episodesThe main story — start here.
MovieSword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal ScaleMovie · 2017Watch after season 2.- Main storySword Art OnlineSeason 3–4 · 47 episodesSequel — continues the story.
OptionalSword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless NightMovie · 2021Side story — watch any time after this point.
OptionalSword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep NightMovie · 2022Side story — watch any time after this point.
Questions & answers
In what order should I watch Sword Art Online?
1. Sword Art Online — The main story — start here. 2. Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale — Watch after season 2. 3. Sword Art Online — Sequel — continues the story. 4. Sword Art Online the Movie - Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night — Side story — watch any time after this point. 5. Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Scherzo of Deep Night — Side story — watch any time after this point.
Where do I start Sword Art Online?
Start with Sword Art Online. The full order — 5 stops · 96 episodes — is on this page, with the movies placed where they fit.