Both ‘Sex and the City’ Movies in Order (Including Series)

‘Sex and the City’ is one of the most popular female-centric franchises in the world. It stood out as a special due to its groundbreaking portrayal of four diverse women trying to make it through the modern woman. It introduced a fearless and open discussion about sexuality, societal norms, and relationships into the mainstream media. It’s also notable for iconic fashion, witty dialogue, and cultural impact. With everything said, it’s not surprising that the franchise has seen two movies and three separate TV shows, and today, we’re going to tell you how to watch them in order.

Editor’s Note: This watch other was updated in November 2023 to reflect the most up-to-date state of the franchise.

Both ‘Sex and the City’ movies and TV series in release date order

Even though the franchise is actually based on news-paper columns and books, let’s face it, most of the fans consider the ‘Sex and the City’ show to be the real start of the franchise. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon were soon the synonym for fashion and what it means to be a modern woman. Since the original series aired, there have been two movies and, one prequel series and one sequel series. Let’s see what the release date order is.

1. ‘Sex and the City’ (1998-2004) – 6 Seasons
2. ‘Sex and the City’ (2008)
3. ‘Sex and the City 2’ (2010)
4. ‘The Carrie Diaries’ (2013-2014) – 2 Seasons
5. ‘And Just Like That…’ (2021-2023) – 2 Seasons

Are all ‘Sex and the City’ movies and series connected? What’s the best way to watch them?

All ‘Sex and the City’ movies and shows are connected; while the show did come first, the two sequel movies and the latest series serve as a continuation of the character’s lives after the show has ended, while ‘The Carrie Diaries’ serves as somewhat of a prequel to the show itself.

If you’re new to the franchise, it’s definitely better to watch it in release dater order; however, if you’re re-watching it and already know the ins and outs of the show, there is a chronological order that you can follow.

Both ‘Sex and the City’ movies and shows in chronological order

The release date order of the ‘Sex and the City’ doesn’t necessarily correspond to the chronological order of the series due to ‘The Carrie Diaries’ that takes place before HBO’s famous series. The chronological timeline of the ‘Sex and the City’ franchise looks like this:

1. ‘The Carrie Diaries’ (2013-2014) – 2 Seasons
2. ‘Sex and the City’ (1998-2004) – 6 Seasons
3. ‘Sex and the City’ (2008)
4. ‘Sex and the City 2’ (2010)
5. ‘And Just Like That…’ (2021-2023) – 2 Seasons

1. ‘The Carrie Diaries’ (2013-2014) – 2 Seasons

The prequel show follows the life of a young Carrie Bradshaw during her high school years in the 1980s. The series explores Carrie’s coming-of-age journey, her aspirations to become a writer, her relationships with friends and family, and her first experiences in the world of romance and New York City.

2. ‘Sex and the City’ (1998-2004) – 6 Seasons

The main installment in the franchise around which everything is built upon. It presents the majority of the main characters’ lives.

3. ‘Sex and the City’ (2008)

‘Sex and the City’ (2008) is set four years after the end of the series. The movie explores Carrie’s relationship with Mr. Big and their journey towards marriage. Charlotte grapples with the realities of motherhood, Miranda faces challenges in her marriage, and Samantha continues her glamorous and adventurous lifestyle.

4. ‘Sex and the City 2’ (2010)

In “Sex and the City 2,” Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda navigate the challenges of marriage and midlife. Samantha grapples with the effects of menopause, while Miranda quits her job due to workplace disrespect, and Charlotte deals with family concerns, including worries about her husband’s interactions with their nanny.

5. ‘And Just Like That…’ (2021-2023) – 2 Seasons

‘And Just Like That…’ is set 11 years after the second movie. The show follows the lives of the original characters—Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, and Miranda Hobbes—but notably without Samantha Jones. The first season sees Miranda ending her marriage, Charlotte enjoying her role as a mother of teenagers, and Carrie learning how to live her life without Mr. Big following his shocking death.

Where to watch the above-mentioned movies and shows?

The original series and ‘And Just Like That…’ can be streamed on Max, while the two sequel movies can be streamed only on Netflix. The prequel series ‘The Carrie Diaries’ can be streamed on CW.

Will there be more ‘Sex and the City’ shows and movies?

The ‘Sex and the City’ franchise will continue, but not through the movies. In 2016, there were rumors that the third movie was canceled; the plot involved Mr. Big dying of a heart attack. This was later reworked into the ‘And Just Like That…’ series, which was confirmed for a third season in August 2023.

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