How to Watch the Peanuts Movies in Order

Want to watch the Peanuts movies in order? The franchise spans 51 films released from 1965 to 2021. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Peanuts watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charli

2. Charlie Brown's All-Stars! (1966)

After their humiliating 999th defeat, Charlie Brown's whole baseball team quits on him. All seems lost...until Charlie Brown learns that his team can join the Little League and become an official team

3. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.

4. You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967)

With the school year coming to a close, Charlie Brown is trying to work up the courage to meet his dream girl, whom he only knows as "The Little Red Haired Girl." However, he's too nervous to go meet

5. He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968)

When the gang loses patience with Snoopy's mischief, he suddenly finds himself back in obedience training. With a vengeance, Snoopy decides it's time to run away to Peppermint Patty's house, but soon

6. It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown (1969)

School is out for the summer and Charlie Brown, Linus, Schroeder and Pig Pen are planning to spend it reading every comic book, watching television, practicing ballplay, and classical music, and havin

7. A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)

Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much either. Against the sage advice and taunting of the gi

8. Play It Again, Charlie Brown (1971)

Play It Again, Charlie Brown is the seventh prime-time animated TV special based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. This non-holiday Peanuts special centers on Lucy, her infat

9. Snoopy, Come Home (1972)

When Snoopy receives a letter from his original owner Lila, he goes to visit her in the hospital while Charlie Brown and the gang are on the lookout for him. Suddenly, Snoopy feels that he must go liv

10. You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (1972)

With the school election looming, Linus is talked into running for school president. With Lucy and Charlie Brown as his campaign manager and Snoopy and Woodstock assisting, he stands a decent chance o

11. There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown (1973)

Charlie Brown's last chance to salvage his grades seems doomed when he confuses a supermarket for an art gallery he has to do a paper on.

12. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Ch

13. It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown (1974)

When Woodstock's fancy new nest disappears one afternoon, he turns to Snoopy for help. Adopting the guise of Sherlock Holmes (complete with cloak, deerstalker cap and bubble pipe), Snoopy and Woodstoc

14. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)

Charlie Brown, Linus and the entire Peanuts gang are off on a lively Easter egg hunt. They suspect they've spotted the Easter Bunny … but the trouble is, he looks a lot like a certain beagle who's nea

15. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975)

It's Valentine's Day again and Charlie Brown dreams the seemingly hopeless dream to receiving a valentine from anyone. All the while, the rest of the gang have their own trials whether it be Linus' st

16. You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975)

Peppermint Patty and Charlie Brown participate in a challenging motocross race. Throughout the event, they encounter crashes, mud traps and the Masked Marvel trying to stop them along the way.

17. It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown (1976)

Charlie Brown's team is forced to play against Peppermint Patty's in their field that has been converted into a lush garden.

18. Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977)

The Peanuts gang, including Snoopy and Woodstock, have gone off to summer camp. After a few days of the usual activities, they all participate in a river-rafting race. Battling treacherous rapids, wil

19. It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977)

At the school homecoming, Charlie Brown learns that he is be the escort at the banquet for the red headed girl that he has pined for all his life. With that added pressure, he hopes to put in a good s

20. What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown (1978)

Charlie Brown criticizes Snoopy for being too domesticated and soft. In response, Snoopy drifts into a dream where he imagines himself as a sled dog in the Alaskan wilderness.

21. You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown (1979)

Charlie Brown, Marcie and Snoopy compete in the Junior Olympics' decathlon event.

22. She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown (1980)

Peppermint Patty is in zealous training for a figure skating competition, but with no help from her grumpy coach, Snoopy. He growls coaching tips that don't make sense, and Marcie can't sew the dress

23. Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)

Charlie Brown, Linus, Peppermint Patty and Marcie travel to France as foreign exchange students. Also along is Snoopy and Woodstock. While everyone is excited about the opportunity to travel to a fore

24. Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown (1980)

When the circus comes to town, Snoopy naturally pays a visit. There he falls for a beautiful poodle performing there. He soon runs away to join it. While he quickly becomes a star performer, Charlie B

25. It's Magic, Charlie Brown (1981)

When Snoopy turns Charlie Brown invisible in a magic act, he has trouble changing him back.

26. Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown (1981)

After Charlie Brown spots a girl briefly shown in a sports event broadcasting, he is smitten enough to go in search of her with the help of Linus. Unfortunately in his search, he has his usual amount

27. A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982)

Introduced by creator Charles M. Schulz, this special follows the Peanuts gang through a series of individual comic strip adaptations, including Peppermint Patty accidentally attending a dog obedience

28. Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (1983)

Linus has to break devastating news, his father has a new job and has to relocate his family. Charlie Brown and the gang make their goodbyes and prepare for Linus and Lucy's departure.

29. It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown (1983)

This hour-long anthology presents six animated shorts. "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz appears on camera to introduce these adaptations of some of his favorite strips, which include Charlie Brown spe

30. What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? (1983)

As they begin their journey home from their student exchange term, Charlie Brown and the gang find themselves sidetracked. They have severe car trouble and more importantly, they pass by various monum

31. It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984)

The story begins at a big football game where Snoopy wins a game from Peppermint Patty's team. That night, Snoopy gets out a radio, learns some 80's dance moves, and becomes Flashbeagle.

32. Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985)

After Snoopy displays his usual level of courage and runs away from his sentry duty, he happens to run into a beautiful female. Smitten, he decides to marry her. Now, the gang, and Snoopy's brother, S

33. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985)

The Peanuts gang perform the classic Broadway musical. In addition to the classic songs, we see Charlie Brown and his friends perform the various comedy sketches of the play.

34. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)

It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl,

35. Snoopy: The Musical (1988)

The animated adaption of the second stage musical based on the "Peanuts" comics strip, focusing on Snoopy.

36. It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (1988)

Spike waves to a young woman driving a red pickup truck through the desert of Needles, California every day; it is the highlight of his day. In this combined animated and live-action special, we meet

37. Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990)

A new girl comes to the neighbourhood school and Linus is smitten with her. Unfortunately, she develops the symptoms of leukemia and must go to the hospital for cancer treatment. Linus and Charlie Bro

38. Snoopy's Reunion (1991)

Sensing that his canine companion is a bit down in the mouth, Charlie Brown organizes a Daisy Hill Puppy Farm reunion for Snoopy and his seven siblings in this animated special based on the Charles M.

39. It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)

As the holiday season rolls around and all the Peanuts gang are getting ready for it. Whether it be Charlie Brown struggling to raise money for his girlfriend or Sally and Peppermint Patty struggling

40. You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! (1994)

The Peanuts Gang competes in a punt, pass and kick contest. The winner gets a new bicycle and a trip to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Snoopy coaches the Birds football team (made up of a bunch of Woodsto

41. It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown (1996)

As springtime rolls around, Charlie Brown's team is performing the usual hopeless task of getting in shape for the new season. To improve the team's morale, Charlie Brown manages to find a potential t

42. It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! (1997)

Linus is planning a birthday party. While trying out his new in-line skates in the neighborhood park, he meets a nice little girl with a beautiful singing voice. Linus invites his new friend to the pa

43. It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)

Based on the legend of the Pied Piper, it stars Snoopy as the title character, who tries to rid the Peanuts' gang's hometown of mice by playing his concertina, in return for a year's supply of dog foo

44. A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002)

Lovesick Charlie Brown hopes – still – to get a valentine from the Little Red-Haired Girl, as does Sally from Linus, Lucy from Schroeder and Peppermint Patty from Charlie Brown.

45. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)

Tis the season for the cheer and charm of the Peanuts kids - and this delight special offers five segments full of unforgettable moments. Snoopy works as a bell-ringer to raise money and tries making

46. Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003)

Angst-ridden Charlie Brown attempts to motivate his team, while Lucy in right field nettles poor Chuck into a nervous wreck. With their losses mounting, Charlie Brown tries every remedy to score a win

47. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)

All Rerun wants from Santa is a dog, but his mother won't let him have one. Spending time with Snoopy provides the perfect pick-me-up. But when Snoopy gets too busy to play with Rerun, they call in a

48. He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006)

Charlie Brown and a few of his friends attend a camp, and there they meet Joe Agate, a lying bully who offers to teach kids the game of Marbles without telling them it's for keep. Then he takes their

49. Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011)

Linus is pushed to his limits when he learns Grandma is coming to visit and plans on ridding him of his childish security blanket.

50. The Peanuts Movie (2015)

Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest.

51. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)

Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated

Watch order at a glance

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
2. Charlie Brown's All-Stars! (1966)
3. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
4. You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967)
5. He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968)
6. It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown (1969)
7. A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)
8. Play It Again, Charlie Brown (1971)
9. Snoopy, Come Home (1972)
10. You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (1972)
11. There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown (1973)
12. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
13. It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown (1974)
14. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)
15. Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975)
16. You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975)
17. It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown (1976)
18. Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977)
19. It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977)
20. What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown (1978)
21. You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown (1979)
22. She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown (1980)
23. Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)
24. Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown (1980)
25. It's Magic, Charlie Brown (1981)
26. Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown (1981)
27. A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982)
28. Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (1983)
29. It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown (1983)
30. What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? (1983)
31. It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984)
32. Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985)
33. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985)
34. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)
35. Snoopy: The Musical (1988)
36. It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (1988)
37. Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990)
38. Snoopy's Reunion (1991)
39. It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)
40. You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! (1994)
41. It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown (1996)
42. It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! (1997)
43. It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)
44. A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002)
45. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002)
46. Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003)
47. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
48. He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006)
49. Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011)
50. The Peanuts Movie (2015)
51. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)

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