Release OrderRecommended
0 / 2 watchedOriginal then remake.
- 1 West Side Story October 1961 original.
- 2 West Side Story December 2021 remake.
About West Side Story
West Side Story from October 1961 adapts the 1957 stage musical about Tony and Maria bridging the Jets and Sharks. It won Best Picture. The Spielberg remake from December 2021 retells the same weeks with new choreography and a Latina Maria.
Both films use the same songs and 1957 setting, so there is no sequel link. Watch 1961 first for the original staging, then 2021 for the remake choices. The stage show from 1957 sits behind both as source material. Nothing new is in production as of September 2026.
Good to know
There is no story order for two takes on one tale. Release order is about comparison rather than plot. The 2021 film fixes some 1961 casting with Spanish dialogue and new faces. Either film stands alone, but the remake lands better after the original for comparison. Watch both in order to see the changes.
