Release order
Watch Monsters, Inc. first. The prequel is funnier and more revealing once you know who Mike and Sulley become.
A different kind of doorway
The world next door
has surprises.
Monsters, Inc. imagines a busy city with a very unusual connection to children’s rooms. Monsters University goes back to the friendship at its center, making this a two-film choice between discovery and backstory.
Monsters, Inc.2001–2013About 3 hours
Before you press play
Two ways in.
One great journey.
Story order
Monsters University takes place before Monsters, Inc. Both films are complete theatrical features; television follow-ups are outside this list.
The films / 2 theatrical releases
Monsters, Inc.
Your viewing guide.
Release order · US theatrical dates where available. Story order is an editorial viewing suggestion.
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Monsters, Inc.
Two workers discover that their company’s view of children may be wrong.
Directed by Pete Docter
With John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary GibbsUS theatrical release:
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Monsters University
A prequel shows how Mike and Sulley became unlikely friends.
Directed by Dan Scanlon
With Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve BuscemiUS theatrical release:
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Guide notes & sources
Editorial review: . Released theatrical features only; television, shorts, direct-to-video titles, and unreleased films are excluded. Story order follows each whole film’s main narrative. This guide is not a content rating or age recommendation.
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