Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir, often just called Miraculous Ladybug, is a hugely popular animated series for kids. It follows Marinette and Adrien, two Parisian teenagers who transform into superheroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir, to protect their city. They have magical items called Miraculous that grant them their powers, but they must keep their identities secret to safeguard themselves and the Miraculous from falling into the wrong hands—particularly those of the villain Hawk Moth, who could use them to endanger the world.
Even though Miraculous Ladybug originated in France, it first aired in South Korea in 2015 before spreading globally. With five seasons, two special episodes, and one full-length movie, the series continues to capture new fans’ imaginations. If you’re new to the show, there’s a bit of debate about whether to watch it in release order or chronological order. Both methods have their advantages, so here’s a breakdown of each approach.
Watching Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir by Release Date
If you prefer to watch the show as it was originally aired, follow this order:
- Season 1 (Episodes 1-26)
- Season 2 (Episodes 1-26)
- Season 3 (Episodes 1-26)
- Special Episode: Miraculous World: New York — United Heroes
- Special Episode: Miraculous World: Shanghai — The Legend of Lady Dragon
- Season 4 (Episodes 1-26)
- Season 5 (Episodes 1-27)
- Movie: Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie
This method gets you right into the action but doesn’t necessarily follow the chronological timeline of the story. For instance, Marinette and Adrien already have their Miraculous and know about their powers from the very beginning.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Chronological Watch Order
For a more timeline-accurate experience, you might want to follow this order:
- Season 1, Episode 25: “Ladybug & Cat Noir – Origins, Part 1”
- Season 1, Episode 26: “Stoneheart – Origins, Part 2”
- Season 1 (Episodes 1-24)
- Season 2 (Episodes 1-26)
- Season 3 (Episodes 1-26)
- Special Episode: Miraculous World: New York — United Heroes
- Special Episode: Miraculous World: Shanghai — The Legend of Lady Dragon
- Season 4 (Episodes 1-26)
- Season 5 (Episodes 1-27)
- Movie: Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie
The movie, Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie, is best enjoyed after finishing Season 5, though it doesn’t fit perfectly with the show’s canon. The film provides a simpler retelling of the heroes’ origin story, so it’s fine to consider it a separate experience.
Miraculous Ladybug is a captivating series with a mix of interesting characters and engaging storylines. You can stream it on Netflix and Disney Plus.
