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Franchise · 2 films · 1968–1984

The Space Odyssey Series Movies in Order

The Space Odyssey series is a science fiction series of two film adaptations from Arthur C. Clarke works. 2001: A Space Odyssey — a film and novel — produced concurrently and released in 1968, and 2010: The Year We Make Contact, an adaption by Peter Hyams.

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The Space Odyssey Series Watch Order

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2
Total Films
1968
First Release
1984
Latest Release
7.4
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Watch The Space Odyssey Series in Order

Watch the The Space Odyssey Series movies in release order, starting with 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and continuing through 2010 (1984). The series spans 2 films, released between 1968 and 1984. Audiences rate the franchise 7.4/10 on average.

What order should you watch The Space Odyssey Series?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch The Space Odyssey Series. 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.

The Space Odyssey Series 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 Space Odyssey Series

The Space Odyssey series is a science fiction series of two film adaptations from Arthur C. Clarke works. 2001: A Space Odyssey — a film and novel — produced concurrently and released in 1968, and 2010: The Year We Make Contact, an adaption by Peter Hyams.

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I watch The Space Odyssey Series?
The recommended The Space Odyssey Series watch order by release date is: 1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), 2. 2010 (1984).
What is the first The Space Odyssey Series movie?
The first The Space Odyssey Series movie is 2001: A Space Odyssey, released on April 2, 1968.
What is the most recent The Space Odyssey Series movie?
The most recent The Space Odyssey Series movie is 2010 (1984).
How many The Space Odyssey Series movies are there?
There are 2 movies in the The Space Odyssey Series franchise.
What is the highest-rated The Space Odyssey Series movie?
The highest-rated The Space Odyssey Series movie is 2001: A Space Odyssey, with an audience score of 8.0/10 on TMDB.
Do I need to watch The Space Odyssey Series movies in order?
While each The Space Odyssey Series movie can be enjoyed on its own, watching them in order gives you the full story progression and character development across all 2 films.
Where can I watch The Space Odyssey Series movies online?
Most The Space Odyssey Series movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.
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