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Where to watch the Rio films in order

The Rio franchise is an adventure, animation and comedy series of 2 films released between 2011 and 2014. It runs from Rio (2011) to Rio 2 (2014), 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
2011–2014
release span
3h 17m
watch time
G
age rating
AdventureAnimationComedyFamily
Rio
Rio 2
Where to watch in India

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

JioHotstar

The Rio franchise, explained

The series reviews well overall: its 2 rated films average 6.7 on TMDB, peaking at 6.8 for Rio (2011) and dropping to 6.5 for Rio 2 (2014).

Watched back to back, the films add up to about 3h 17m 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 Rio films in order

The clearest way through the Rio franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Rio (2011) and finish on Rio 2 (2014). 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 17m.

2 films, in release order

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

    Rio

    20116.81h 36mMovieG

    “1 out of every 8 Americans is afraid of flying. Most of them don't have feathers.”

    Director: Carlos Saldanha

    Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch

    Streaming in India
    JioHotstar

    Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

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

    Rio 2

    20146.51h 41mMovieG

    “It's on in the Amazon.”

    Director: Carlos Saldanha

    Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, will.i.am, Jamie Foxx

    Streaming in India
    JioHotstar

    It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.

    AnimationAdventureComedyFamily

Rio: where to watch — FAQ

How many Rio films are there?
There are 2 Rio films, released between 2011 and 2014 — from Rio (2011) to Rio 2 (2014).
Where can I watch the Rio films in India?
All 2 Rio films stream on Indian OTT on JioHotstar. You can watch the whole series with a single subscription.
Is Rio on Netflix in India?
No. In India the Rio films are not on Netflix — they stream on JioHotstar.
What order should I watch the Rio films in?
Watch them in release order, starting with Rio (2011) and ending with Rio 2 (2014). The full 2-film order is listed above.
Are all the Rio films on JioHotstar?
Yes — all 2 Rio films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can binge the entire series with one subscription.

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