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Quick Answer
- Overlord II(TV · 13 eps)
- Overlord III(TV · 13 eps)
- Overlord IV(TV · 13 eps)
- Overlord: Ple Ple Pleiades 3(ONA · 13 eps)
Total: ~52 episodes / 21h watch time
Overlord III Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Overlord III? There are 4 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
4 entries ~21h total4 series
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
The two recap compilation movies of Season 1 and most Ple Ple Pleiades comedy shorts/specials are skippable
Common mistake
Watching the recap movies instead of the full Season 1, or not placing the Holy Kingdom Arc movie between episodes 7 and 8 of Season 4
Short on time?
Season 1, Season 3, and Season 4 plus the Holy Kingdom movie at the intended point
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Overlord III?
Release order. Start with Overlord II and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Overlord III?
About 21 hours total across 52 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 15 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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