The Complete Code Geass Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Watch Order Guide

The Complete Code Geass Watch Order (2026 Guide)

Navigate the complex world of Code Geass with our definitive watch order guide. Discover both the original TV series and the movie continuity leading to new adventures.

By The Tsundere CriticMar 25, 202612 entries
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The Code Geass franchise boasts a rich narrative filled with political intrigue and mecha battles, but its branching continuities can be confusing for newcomers. Following the correct watch order ensures you experience Lelouch's journey, and its subsequent developments, exactly as intended.

For the complete Code Geass experience, we recommend starting with the original TV series, 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion', then proceeding to R2. If you plan to watch 'Lelouch of the Re;surrection' and its sequels, ensure you view the recap movie trilogy first to follow the correct continuity.

The Complete Watch Order

  1. 1
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the RebellionTV2006

    The highly recommended starting point for the original Code Geass story.

  2. 2
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2TV2008

    The direct continuation and conclusion of the original TV series storyline.

  3. 3
    Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Has LandedMovie2012

    A side story set chronologically between R1 and R2. Can be watched after R2 for better narrative flow without interrupting the main story.

  4. 4
    Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2: The Torn-Up AlbatrossMovie2013
  5. 5
    Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness FallsMovie2014
  6. 6
    Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4: Memories of HatredMovie2015
  7. 7
    Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved OnesMovie2016

    The conclusion of the Akito the Exiled side story.

  8. 8
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - InitiationMovie2017

    This recap movie trilogy (I, II, III) offers an *alternative continuity* to the R1/R2 TV series, with changes that directly set up 'Lelouch of the Re;surrection'. Watch these *instead* of the TV series if you want to follow the movie timeline for new sequels.

  9. 9
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - TransgressionMovie2018
  10. 10
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - GlorificationMovie2018

    The final recap movie in the alternative continuity, leading directly into 'Lelouch of the Re;surrection'.

  11. 11
    Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrectionMovie2019

    A direct sequel to the recap movie trilogy (I, II, III), not the original TV series. You must watch the recap movies to understand this film's continuity.

  12. 12
    Code Geass: Z of the RecaptureTVTBA

    An upcoming direct sequel to 'Lelouch of the Re;surrection', continuing the movie timeline.