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Where to watch the Monsters, Inc. films in order

The Monsters, Inc. franchise is an animation, comedy and family series of 2 films released between 2001 and 2013. It runs from Monsters, Inc. (2001) to Monsters University (2013), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.

2
films
2 of 2
on Indian OTT
2001–2013
release span
3h 16m
watch time
G
age rating
AnimationComedyFamilyFantasy
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters University
Where to watch in India

All 2 Monsters, Inc. films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can watch the entire saga with a single subscription.

JioHotstar

The Monsters, Inc. franchise, explained

The series is a critical favourite: its 2 rated films average 7.5 on TMDB, peaking at 7.9 for Monsters, Inc. (2001) and dropping to 7.1 for Monsters University (2013).

Watched back to back, the films add up to about 3h 16m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is G, so plan the saga accordingly.

This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.

How to watch the Monsters, Inc. films in order

The clearest way through the Monsters, Inc. franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Monsters, Inc. (2001) and finish on Monsters University (2013). Every film sits on JioHotstar in India, so you can run straight through without switching apps. Back to back, the full binge runs about 3h 16m.

2 films, in release order

  1. 1
    The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.

    Monsters, Inc.

    20017.91h 32mMovieG

    “We scare because we care.”

    Director: Pete Docter

    Cast: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi

    Streaming in India
    JioHotstar

    Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.

    AnimationComedyFamilyFantasy
  2. 2
    The most recent film — and its lowest-rated.

    Monsters University

    20137.11h 44mMovieG

    “Before they were incorporated, they had to be educated.”

    Director: Dan Scanlon

    Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren

    Streaming in India
    JioHotstar

    A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

    AnimationFamilyComedyFantasy

Monsters, Inc.: where to watch — FAQ

How many Monsters, Inc. films are there?
There are 2 Monsters, Inc. films, released between 2001 and 2013 — from Monsters, Inc. (2001) to Monsters University (2013).
Where can I watch the Monsters, Inc. films in India?
All 2 Monsters, Inc. films stream on Indian OTT on JioHotstar. You can watch the whole series with a single subscription.
Is Monsters, Inc. on Netflix in India?
No. In India the Monsters, Inc. films are not on Netflix — they stream on JioHotstar.
What order should I watch the Monsters, Inc. films in?
Watch them in release order, starting with Monsters, Inc. (2001) and ending with Monsters University (2013). The full 2-film order is listed above.
Are all the Monsters, Inc. films on JioHotstar?
Yes — all 2 Monsters, Inc. films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can binge the entire series with one subscription.

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