All 5 ‘Stargate’ Series in Order (Including Movies & Chronological Timeline)

The ‘Stargate’ franchise is a science fiction media franchise that began with the 1994 film ‘Stargate,’ directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Dean Devlin. The film’s success led to the creation of a television series, ‘Stargate SG-1,’ which premiered in 1997 and became a cornerstone of the franchise. Now, 29 years later, the franchise is massive and consists of 5 series with 19 seasons and 390 episodes between them, with three movies released over 14 years.

Considering that getting into such a massive franchise can be quite a challenge, we decided to put together this comprehensive watch order.

Editor’s Note: This watch order was updated in November 2023 with the latest news regarding the franchise.

All ‘Stargate’ series and movies in release date order

The reception of the first ‘Stargate’ movie, released in 1994, was generally mixed to positive. Directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Dean Devlin, the film starred Kurt Russell and James Spader. While the film’s visual effects and the concept of the Stargate itself were praised, some critics found the plot to be lacking in depth and coherence. However, the movie found success at the box office, grossing well and garnering a significant fanbase and a significant expansion of the lore. Here’s the entire ‘Stargate’ franchise in release date order:

1. ‘Stargate’ (1994)
2. ‘Stargate SG-1’ (1997-2007) 10 Seasons
3. ‘Stargate Infinity’ (2002-2003) Animated Series – 1 season
4. ‘Stargate Atlantis’ (2005-2009) 5 Seasons
5. ‘Stargate: The Ark of Truth’ (2008)
6. ‘Stargate: Continuum’ (2008)
7. ‘Stargate Universe’ (2009-2010) 2 Seasons
8. ‘Stargate Origins’ (2018) – 1 Season

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

The various ‘Stargate’ series and movies are connected and exist within the same overarching Stargate universe. The continuity of the franchise is maintained across different shows and films, allowing for a cohesive narrative.

The original ‘Stargate’ film, released in 1994, serves as the starting point for the franchise. It was followed by the television series ‘Stargate SG-1,’ which ran from 1997 to 2007, and the spin-off series ‘Stargate Atlantis’ (2004–2009) and ‘Stargate Universe’ (2009–2011).

In addition to the TV series, there are direct-to-DVD films that continue the story, such as ‘Stargate: The Ark of Truth’ (2008) and ‘Stargate: Continuum’ (2008). These films wrap up certain story arcs and provide closure to elements introduced in the TV series.

While each series has its own unique storyline and characters, they share common elements, such as the use of Stargates to explore other planets, encounters with alien civilizations, and the overarching struggle to defend Earth from various threats. This interconnected nature allows fans to follow a continuous narrative across the different Stargate productions.

The best approach to watching ‘Stargate’ is to watch it in release date order if you are new to the franchise.

‘Stargate’ all series and movies in chronological order

‘Stargate’ chronology isn’t all that complicated, but there is a lot of intersecting material due to several seasons running at the same time. If you’re interested in watching the series in a chronologically proper manner, here’s the best way to do it:

1. ‘Stargate: Origins’ (2018) prequel but recommended to watch it last
2. ‘Stargate’ (1994)
3. ‘Stargate SG-1’ Season 1- 7
4. ‘Stargate SG-1’ Season 8
5. ‘Stargate Atlantis’ Season 1
6. ‘Stargate SG-1’ Season 9
7. ‘Stargate Atlantis’ Season 2
8. ‘Stargate SG-1’ Season 10
9. ‘Stargate Atlantis’ Season 3
10. ‘Stargate: The Ark of Truth’ (2008)
11. ‘Stargate: Continuum’ (2008)
12. ‘Stargate Atlantis’ Season 4
13. ‘Stargate Atlantis’ Season 5
14. ‘Stargate Universe’ Seasons 1 & 2
15. ‘Stargate Infinity’ (2002-2003) – non-canon

For ‘Stargate SG-1’ Season 1, viewers have three different versions of the pilot episode, ‘Children of the Gods,’ to choose from. The original version, with a TV-MA rating for full-frontal nudity, the second version, edited for U.S. syndication. The third and considered definitive edition is ‘Children of the Gods: Final Cut,’ released in 2009, which features improvements in visual effects, audio, and overall presentation.

‘Stargate Origins’ is a web series released on MGM’s official site, StargateCommand.co, in 2018, with the webisodes no longer available after the site’s closure in 2019. However, an edited ‘Feature Cut,’ titled ‘Stargate Origins: Catherine,’ is purchasable on digital storefronts and occasionally available on streaming services. As a prequel set in the 1930s before the Stargate’s unlocking, it is recommended to watch it at the end of the viewing order, considering its low-budget production and the absence of the original creators, providing a different take on the Stargate formula.

‘Stargate Infinity’ is an animated series that aired in 2002 and 2003, set decades into the future with new technology and alien allies at Stargate Command. Despite being available on DVD, the show, consisting of one season, is not considered part of the official Stargate canon, with no involvement from the producers of the live-action TV series.

Where to watch the above-mentioned series and movies?

The entirety of ‘Stargate’ franchise can be watched on Pluto TV, however, some other major streaming services carry both the shows and movies, but it’s difficult to summarize everything, so here’s a quick overview:

Will there be more ‘Stargate’ series & movies?

The latest news that we have regarding the ‘Stargate’ franchise is from 2022. Amazon Studios and MGM planned to reboot the franchise. According to various reports, a live-action movie and a television series are in development. However, the release dates and details are unknown.

Then, in April of 2023, Joseph Mallozzi, a veteran producer and writer of Stargate: SG-1, Atlantis, and Universe, confirmed that a new Stargate series is in development for Amazon Prime Video. Responding to a user’s inquiry on the Stargate Reddit, Mallozzi stated that Amazon is “definitely planning” a new Stargate series, coinciding with the announcement of a new release of the original Roland Emmerich film.

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