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Franchise · 6 films · 2004–2021

Cinderella Story Movies in Order

A Cinderella Story is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman, written by Leigh Dunlap and stars Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge and Regina King. A modernization of the classic Cinderella folk lore, the film's plot revolves around two Internet pen pals who plan meet in person at their high school's Halloween dance. The film was followed by five direct-to-video sequels, Another Cinderella Story (2008), A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011), A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016), A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019), and A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021). The sequels using the themes and situations but not containing any characters from the first film. Unlike the first film, the sequels also include musical, dance, and holiday themes.

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Cinderella Story Watch Order

Release order
6
Total Films
2004
First Release
2021
Latest Release
6.8
Avg Rating

Every Film

Watch Cinderella Story in Order

Watch the Cinderella Story movies in release order, starting with A Cinderella Story (2004) and continuing through A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021). The series spans 6 films, released between 2004 and 2021. Audiences rate the franchise 6.8/10 on average.

What order should you watch Cinderella Story?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Cinderella Story. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Cinderella Story largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Cinderella Story franchise

A Cinderella Story is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Mark Rosman, written by Leigh Dunlap and stars Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge and Regina King. A modernization of the classic Cinderella folk lore, the film's plot revolves around two Internet pen pals who plan meet in person at their high school's Halloween dance. The film was followed by five direct-to-video sequels, Another Cinderella Story (2008), A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011), A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016), A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019), and A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021). The sequels using the themes and situations but not containing any characters from the first film. Unlike the first film, the sequels also include musical, dance, and holiday themes.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch Cinderella Story?
The recommended Cinderella Story watch order by release date is: 1. A Cinderella Story (2004), 2. Another Cinderella Story (2008), 3. A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song (2011), 4. A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016), 5. A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019), 6. A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021).
What is the first Cinderella Story movie?
The first Cinderella Story movie is A Cinderella Story, released on July 16, 2004.
What is the most recent Cinderella Story movie?
The most recent Cinderella Story movie is A Cinderella Story: Starstruck (2021).
How many Cinderella Story movies are there?
There are 6 movies in the Cinderella Story franchise.
What is the highest-rated Cinderella Story movie?
The highest-rated Cinderella Story movie is Another Cinderella Story, with an audience score of 7.3/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch Cinderella Story movies in order?
While each Cinderella Story movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 6 films.
Where can I watch Cinderella Story movies online?
Most Cinderella Story movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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