Release OrderRecommended
0 / 5 watchedBroadcast and release order, the way the creators paced each reveal.
- 1 Monsters vs. Aliens Theatrical film from March 27, 2009. Introduces Susan, B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, the Missing Link and Insectosaurus.
- 2 B.O.B.'s Big Break Prequel short from September 2009, premiered on Nickelodeon. Shows B.O.B.'s first breakout attempt.
- 3 Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space Halloween TV special from October 2009, directed by Peter Ramsey. The team faces mutant pumpkins.
- 4 Night of the Living Carrots 13-minute Halloween short from 2011, a direct sequel about zombie carrots.
- 5 Monsters vs. Aliens: The Series 26 episodes from March 2013 to February 2014 on Nickelodeon with a new voice cast.
Chronological Order
0 / 5 watchedStory order, with the prequel short moved ahead of the film.
- 1 B.O.B.'s Big Break Prequel short from September 2009, premiered on Nickelodeon. Shows B.O.B.'s first breakout attempt.
- 2 Monsters vs. Aliens Theatrical film from March 27, 2009. Introduces Susan, B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, the Missing Link and Insectosaurus.
- 3 Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space Halloween TV special from October 2009, directed by Peter Ramsey. The team faces mutant pumpkins.
- 4 Night of the Living Carrots 13-minute Halloween short from 2011, a direct sequel about zombie carrots.
- 5 Monsters vs. Aliens: The Series 26 episodes from March 2013 to February 2014 on Nickelodeon with a new voice cast.
About Monsters vs. Aliens
Susan becomes Ginormica and joins B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach and the Missing Link after the 2009 DreamWorks film. Shorts, two Halloween specials and a Nickelodeon series continue the team's missions.
Release order keeps every joke and callback in place, since the prequel short landed after the film. Chronological order only moves the B.O.B. short to the front.
Good to know
The franchise spans the 2009 film, three shorts and specials from 2009 to 2011, and 26 Nickelodeon episodes from March 2013 to February 2014. No sequel or revival has been announced as of September 17, 2026.
