Where to start

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

5 versions · originally a series, 2015

The franchise centers on the secret identities and romantic tension of teenagers wielding magical jewelry to protect their cities.

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Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ (2020)

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

The original tv

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Thomas Astruc · Series · 2015

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015) serves as the definitive origin point, establishing the foundational dynamic between Parisian classmates Marinette and Adrien as they navigate their superhero lives.

Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ

2020 film

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Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ

Film · 2020

Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ (2020) expands the scope of the universe by taking the cast to America, offering a high-stakes adventure that showcases the franchise's global superhero potential.

Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon

2021 film

Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon

Thomas Astruc · Film · 2021

Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon (2021) focuses on a vulnerable Marinette in a foreign setting, perfect for viewers who enjoy high-tension scenarios where the protagonist loses their primary powers.

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

2023 film

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie

Jeremy Zag · Film · 2023

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie (2023) offers a cinematic reimagining of the core premise, distilling the awkward teenager-to-superhero transformation into a polished, self-contained feature film experience for new audiences.

Blue Beetle

2023 film

Blue Beetle

Ángel Manuel Soto · Film · 2023

Blue Beetle (2023) is a thematic outlier that centers on a young man finding his purpose through an unexpected relic, serving as a distinct take on the superhero origin story archetype.

Common questions

What order should I watch the movies like Miraculous World: New York and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir?

You can watch Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and the specials in any order, though the Miraculous World movies like New York and Shanghai are standalone stories set in the same universe. Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie serves as an independent retelling of the origin story.

Is Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir related to the 2023 movie?

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie is a separate cinematic adaptation of the source material from the television series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. While it features the same core characters and premise, it exists as a distinct project rather than a continuation of the show.

How long is the runtime for Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir specials like the Shanghai movie?

The Miraculous World movies, including Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon and Miraculous World: New York - United HeroeZ, are feature-length specials. These differ from the standard episode format of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir by offering expanded narratives that typically span approximately one hour in length.

Should I watch Blue Beetle if I am a fan of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir?

Fans who enjoy the superhero transformation themes found in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir may find Blue Beetle appealing. Both titles focus on young protagonists who gain extraordinary powers through mysterious artifacts, leading to a journey where they must balance their personal lives with their new responsibilities.

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