How to Watch “The Seven Deadly Sins” in Chronological or Release Order

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A full breakdown of every season and movie, plus how to watch them

Co-authored by Eunice Ibama and Glenn Carreau

Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Release Order
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• Chronological Order
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• What’s it about?
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• Seasons & Movies Explained
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• Where to Watch
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• Is 7DS over?
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• Should you read the manga?

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Want to explore the infamous The Seven Deadly Sins anime series? We’ll show you the best way to do it! Overall, it’s easiest to simply watch the anime, movies, and special episodes in order of release—but if you’re a longtime fan, you could try watching 7DS chronologically instead. In this handy guide, we’ve included complete watch order lists for The Seven Deadly Sins and a breakdown of each season and major movie, so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when the time comes to press “play” on your TV.

The Seven Deadly Sins Recommended Watch Order

1. The Seven Deadly Sins, Season 1 (2014)
2. The Seven Deadly Sins OVAs - Bandit Ban, Heroes’ Fun Time (2015)
3. The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War (2016)
4. The Seven Deadly Sins, Season 2 (2014)
5. The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky (Movie, 2018)
6. The Seven Deadly Sins, Seasons 3 & 4 (2019 - 2021)
7. The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (Movie, 2021)
8. The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh (2022 - 2023)
9. The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (2023 - 2024)

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Section 1 of 7:

The Seven Deadly Sins in Release Order

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   Watch The Seven Deadly Sins in release order if you’re a first-time viewer! The show, movies, and OVAs (original video animations) were largely released in the order they were meant to be viewed, which makes it pretty easy to string together a cohesive watch list. If you’re ready to embark on your Seven Deadly Sins journey, just follow along the list below:

   • The Seven Deadly Sins, Season 1 (2014)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Bandit Ban OVA (2015)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins Heroes’ Fun Time - Extra Stories Compilation (2015)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War (2016)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments (Season 2, 2014)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky (Movie, 2018)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods (Season 3, 2019)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgment (Season 4, 2021)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (Movie, 2021)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh, Part 1 (2022)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (2023)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh, Part 2 (2023)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (Season 2, 2024)
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Section 2 of 7:

The Seven Deadly Sins in Chronological Order

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   Watch The Seven Deadly Sins chronologically if you’re doing a rewatch. The Seven Deadly Sins chronological order is similar to the release order. The major difference is that just a couple of OVAs and seasons of the sequel show get shuffled around. Nonetheless, you’ll definitely get some spoilers a little early if you watch the show this way, which is why chronological order is better for people who’ve already seen The Seven Deadly Sins and want to experience it differently.

   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Bandit Ban OVA (2015)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins, Season 1 (2014)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins Heroes Fun Time - Extra Stories Compilation (2015)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War (2016)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments (Season 2, 2014)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky (Movie, 2018)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods (Season 3, 2019)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgment (Season 4, 2021)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light (Movie, 2021)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh, Part 1 (2022)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh, Part 2 (2023)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (2023)
   • The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse (Season 2, 2024)

Section 3 of 7:

What is The Seven Deadly Sins about?

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   The Seven Deadly Sins follows the search for a legendary band of knights. It’s set in the fantasy land of Britannia—a place where humans co-exist with other races (demons, giants, fairies, and so on). In the show, a princess whose family has been deposed seeks out the Seven Deadly Sins, a band of “evil” knights framed for crimes they didn’t commit, to get their help in retaking the throne.
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The Seven Deadly Sins Franchise Breakdown

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   The Seven Deadly Sins, Season 1 The first season of7DS starts with Elizabeth, the third princess of the realm, stumbling across Meliodas—the leader of the disbanded group of knights called the Seven Deadly Sins. Together, they set out in search of the group’s other members in hopes of reuniting the team and launching a counterattack against the tyrants who overthrew Elizabeth’s family.
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy WarSigns of Holy War is a four-episode special featuring slice-of-life stories about key characters from the series. Chronologically, it’s set between the “Holy Knight” Saga and the “Ten Commandments” Saga, taking place in the aftermath of the first season and focusing on the characters’ relationships first and foremost. The four episodes in the special are:

   • Episode 1: “The Dark Dream Begins”
   • Episode 2: “Our Fighting Festival”
   • Episode 3: “In Pursuit of First Love”
   • Episode 4: “The Shape of Love”
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of the Commandments (Season 2) After the interlude provided bySigns of the Holy War, the show’s second season—Revival of the Commandments—raises the stakes drastically. Over the course of the season, the Seven Deadly Sins are drawn into a conflict with the Ten Commandments, a group of warriors led by the son of the Demon King.
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the SkyPrisoners of the Sky is the first 7DS movie, and a standalone adventure set apart from the rest of the series. In this movie, the Seven Deadly Sins travel to the realm of the Sky Palace—and find new allies to help them defeat enemies hiding within the Palace’s depths.
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods (Season 3) Titled“Imperial Wrath of the Gods,” the show’s third season levels up the action and drama. As the Seven Deadly Sins continue their adventures and attempt to defeat new adversaries, they also uncover long-buried secrets that test their loyalty and strength.
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgment (Season 4)Dragon’s Judgment is the final season of 7DS, concluding the Seven Deadly Sins’ tale and tying up loose ends from the rest of the series. During the season, the Seven Deadly Sins are pitted against their most powerful foe yet, and consequently, the stakes surrounding their battle are higher than ever, too.
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light TheCursed by Light movie is essentially an epilogue for the main 7DS series, following the Seven Deadly Sins as they deal with the aftermath of their fight and embark on one “last” adventure (we’re putting this in quotes, since there’s more 7DS content, even though the group decides to officially split in the show).
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of EdinburghGrudge of Edinburgh is a two-part movie taking place between the end of 7DS' main series and its sequel, Four Knights of the Apocalypse. It introduces Elizabeth and Meliodas’s son, Tristan, as well as Ban’s half-fairy son, Lancelot (both major characters in Four Knights of the Apocalypse).
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   The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the ApocalypseFour Knights of the Apocalypse is a sequel series to 7DS, following the next generation of knights—specifically, a core group of four prophesied to destroy the world. It begins sixteen years after the events of 7DS’s final season, with its core protagonist being Percival: a boy destined to join the knights of the apocalypse.
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Section 5 of 7:

Where to Watch The Seven Deadly Sins

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1. You can watch The Seven Deadly Sins on Netflix. All Seven Deadly Sins content—the original series, sequel series, movies, and four-part special—is available on Netflix (with a paid subscription). While Netflix didn’t produce The Seven Deadly Sins, the company has exclusive international streaming rights for it, which is why it’s labeled as a “Netflix original” on the platform.

   • Unfortunately, you can’t legally watch the series anywhere other than Netflix unless you purchase it on DVD.

Section 6 of 7:

Is The Seven Deadly Sins over?

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1. The original series is over, but there are additional films and spin-offs. With the fourth season finished as well as the epilogue movie, it’s safe to say that the core 7DS story has concluded; that’s why Netflix has continued to release spin-off and sequel content, including Four Knights of the Apocalypse. There are two seasons of Four Knights so far, and while a third hasn’t been confirmed yet, the Four Knights manga is ongoing.

   • In short, you very well might see more 7DS content released in the future, even though the original story from the manga has been fully told.
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Section 7 of 7:

Do you need to read The Seven Deadly Sins manga?

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1. No, there’s no need to read the manga before watching the show. It’s really up to you whether you want to read the manga and watch the anime, or just go with one or the other. The Seven Deadly Sins anime doesn’t deviate too much from the manga it’s based on—so, while there are minor differences, you’ll still be getting the full story (even if you skip the manga).

   • Anime expert Eunice Ibama says that some fans prefer to read the manga after watching season 1 of the anime because the animation quality drops off drastically. This decline in animation quality has been discussed widely in the media, with critics noting that A-1 Pictures was the animation studio in charge for season 1. The show then switched to another animation studio, Studio Deen, which caused the decline.

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