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The Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie franchise consists of four distinct film entries following Madoka Kaname, Sayaka Miki, and Homura Akemi as they navigate the dangerous responsibilities of being magical girls, dealing with witches, universal rewrites, and new threats like nightmares and Walpurgisnacht. Because the story builds sequentially from the initial deals with Kyubey through subsequent cosmic consequences and the upcoming 2026 feature, watching the movies in release order is essential for following the overarching narrative correctly without missing plot developments.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
Movie, 2012
This first film introduces middle-schooler Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki as they are offered wishes by Kyubey to become magical girls, while Homura Akemi tries to stop them.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal
Movie, 2012
Serving as the second part, this entry continues the narrative as the girls discover the cruel fate of magical girls, leaving Homura Akemi to fight alone.
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion
Movie, 2013
Part III follows Madoka's universe-rewriting sacrifice and the emergence of new creatures called nightmares, focusing on Homura Akemi.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
Movie, 2026
Set after Rebellion, this 2026 film forces Homura Akemi to face the consequences of her choices as a new threat connected to Walpurgisnacht emerges.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings | Movie | 2012 | ★ 7.6 | Not yet |
| 2 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal | Movie | 2012 | ★ 7.5 | Not yet |
| 3 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion | Movie | 2013 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 4 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- | Movie | 2026 | ★ 8.0 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
You should start with Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings, which introduces Madoka Kaname, Sayaka Miki, and their encounter with Kyubey.
Yes, release order is required because the films follow a continuous narrative arc starting from the magical girl agreements through universal changes and subsequent threats.
None of the entries can be skipped, as each movie builds directly on the previous events, characters, and escalating conflicts established throughout the watch order.
Watch in this order: 1. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings, 2. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal, 3. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion, 4. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2012 and 2026.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- has the highest average rating in this guide, at 8.0 out of 10.