What is the best order to watch BIONICLE?

For first-timers, we recommend Release Order as it's the intended experience. For rewatches, Timeline/Chronological Order offers a fresh perspective by following the in-universe chronology.

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Should I watch BIONICLE in release order or chronological order?

Release order is best for first-time viewers as it preserves the creators' intended narrative reveals. Chronological order is great for rewatches and understanding the timeline better.

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BIONICLE

edited 2026-05-21

A complete watch and read order for BIONICLE, the LEGO franchise that ran from 2001 to 2010 (Generation 1) and was rebooted in 2015–2016 (Generation 2). Covers all four direct-to-DVD animated films, the Netflix series, DC Comics runs, Greg Farshtey's novel trilogies, and story-relevant video games.

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Tags · [g1][g2-reboot][mata-nui-arc][metru-nui-arc][voya-mahri-arc][karda-nui-arc][bara-magna-arc][non-canon]

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films4 items · 4 unwatched

01FILM

2003The first BIONICLE animated film, released direct-to-video on September 15, 2003. Set on the island of Mata Nui, Matoran chronicler Takua an…

1h 14m

02FILM

2004The second BIONICLE animated film, released direct-to-DVD on October 19, 2004. Told as a flashback by Turaga Vakama, the film reveals the hi…

1h 12m

03FILM

2005The third BIONICLE animated film, released direct-to-DVD on October 11, 2005. The Toa Metru return to Metru Nui to rescue the sleeping Mator…

1h 15m

04FILM

2009The fourth BIONICLE animated film, released direct-to-video on September 15, 2009. After being banished from his body by Makuta Teridax, the…

1h 20m

generation 2 animation2 items · 2 unwatched

books3 items · 3 unwatched

comics4 items · 4 unwatched

games4 items · 4 unwatched