Release OrderRecommended
0 / 6 watchedThe major theatrical versions in release order, grouped by era. Each retelling stands alone.
Classic era
- 1 Tarzan the Ape Man Weissmuller debut and the first of his twelve Tarzan films. Start here.
Prestige retelling
- 2 Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Lambert in a faithful, serious take on Burroughs. Three Oscar nominations.
Disney animated
- 3 Tarzan Disney animated hit with Phil Collins songs. Start of its own continuity.
- 4 Tarzan & Jane Direct-to-video follow-up built from TV series episodes.
- 5 Tarzan II Direct-to-video midquel about Tarzan's childhood. Watch after the 1999 film.
Modern era
- 6 The Legend of Tarzan Skarsgard and Robbie in a Congo adventure years after Tarzan left the jungle.
Disney Animated Continuity
0 / 3 watchedThe three Disney animated films, which share one continuity.
Disney films
- 1 Tarzan The animated original. Start here.
- 2 Tarzan & Jane Direct-to-video follow-up built from TV series episodes.
- 3 Tarzan II Childhood flashback that fits before the original but plays best after it.
About Tarzan films
Tarzan went from Weissmuller's twelve-film run starting in 1932 to the serious Greystoke in 1984, Disney animation in 1999, and the Congo-set Legend of Tarzan in 2016.
These are separate retellings rather than one story, so release order is a straight tour from the serial era to the blockbuster era.
Good to know
Sony picked up the screen rights in September 2022 for what it called a total reinvention, but no director, cast, or date has followed, so it stays off the list for now.
