Where to start
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2 versions · originally a film, 2009
Themes: Inventor's Dilemma, Environmental Disaster, Small Town Savior, Food Obsession, Foodie Animation.
This vibrant franchise explores the chaotic, high-stakes consequences of scientific ambition gone rogue in a world where weather creates edible landscapes.
✦ Most fans start here
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
The original movie
✦ Start hereCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Christopher Miller · Film · 2009
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) establishes the series' core premise, focusing on Flint Lockwood's invention and the immediate, escalating disaster that transforms Chewandswallow into a food-filled cautionary tale.
2013 film
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Kris Pearn · Film · 2013
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013) shifts the narrative to a post-storm survival arc, following Flint as he navigates a corporate-led cleanup mission that uncovers new, unexpected environmental threats.
Common questions
What order should I watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in?
You should watch the original 2009 movie titled Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs first. After finishing that, you can continue the story by watching the sequel, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which was released in 2013.
Is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 a direct continuation of the first movie?
Yes, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 is the official sequel to the 2009 film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It follows the events established in the first movie and continues the narrative within the same cinematic universe.
How many movies are in the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs series?
There are two movies in the series. The first film is the 2009 release titled Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and the second film is the 2013 release titled Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.
Should I watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs before the 2013 sequel?
Yes, you should watch the 2009 film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs before viewing the 2013 sequel. Watching the first movie provides the necessary context for the characters and world-building that are further developed in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.