Movies Completed 1981-2007

Dennis the Menace Watch Order

All six Dennis the Menace films in order, from the 1981 animated special to A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007).

Last updated September 17, 2026

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All six films in release order, TV specials included. Each story stands alone.

1 Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother 1981 · tv-movie Animated Mother's Day special and the first screen version of Dennis.
2 Dennis the Menace: Dinosaur Hunter 1987 · tv-movie Live-action TV pilot about a dinosaur bone, later retitled for video.
5 Dennis the Menace in Cruise Control 2002 · tv-movie Animated Nickelodeon TV movie that sends Dennis on a cruise.

3 Dennis the Menace 1993 · movie John Hughes script with Walter Matthau as Mr. Wilson. The theatrical hit, start here.
4 Dennis the Menace Strikes Again 1998 · movie Direct-to-video sequel with Don Rickles taking over as Mr. Wilson.

6 A Dennis the Menace Christmas 2007 · movie Direct-to-video Christmas story with a third cast as the Mitchells and Wilsons.

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Short on time? These two show the character at his best.

1 Dennis the Menace 1993 · movie The big-screen version everyone remembers.
2 A Dennis the Menace Christmas 2007 · movie A cozy holiday entry for seasonal viewing.

Hank Ketcham's comic-strip kid has reached the screen six times, mixing TV specials, a John Hughes theatrical film and two direct-to-video sequels.

Every entry stands alone with a fresh cast, so release order is the full tour and any single film works as a starting point.

The 1959 sitcom and the later animated series sit outside this film list, and no new Dennis film has been announced as of September 2026.