Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie made waves with its 2023 debut, but it’s far from the first time that Barbie’s had her own film. In fact, she’s starred in well over 40—and that’s not counting any of the TV shows or specials.
Most fans count Barbie in the Nutcracker as the first official Barbie movie, released in 2001. Mattel has pumped out new animated content almost every single year since. The company’s overall Barbie strategy changed over the years, even going so far as to rename her little sister and deny she ever existed, but the sparkly pink movies (and accompanying dolls) have captivated generations of kids.
Gerwig’s Barbie doesn’t pay homage to any of the classics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate its release with a Barbie marathon.
Where to find every Barbie movie online
When it comes to legally streaming the Barbie movies, you’ll find them in one of two places. Every Barbie movie from 2001 to mid 2017 is available exclusively on video on demand (VOD) services like Amazon and Google Play to buy or rent. (The only exception is The Barbie Diaries, which was removed from all VOD services in the US).
Every animated Barbie movie from mid 2017 through 2023 is available to stream on Netflix. However, this isn’t an exclusive deal, and you can still find these titles on VOD as well.
But there are over 40 Barbie movies, and those $3.99 rental charges really add up. So we’ll let you in on a secret: you can also find Barbie movies for free online if you know where to look. We recommend starting with YouTube, since a lot of ‘00s animated media ends up there. Because of the nature of copyright claims, movies get deleted and reuploaded all the time, so we won’t link to any specific uploads. You won’t have to look very hard, though!
How to use this guide: If you’re interested in renting or buying a digital copy, click on the icon for your preferred VOD marketplace. Feel free to bookmark this page and return to it whenever you want to continue your Barbie journey.
But where can I watch the Barbie movie?
If you’re just looking for the recent Greta Gerwig film starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, you can find Barbie (2023) streaming on Max. A Max subscription costs $9.99–$19.99/mo. or $99.99–$199.99/yr., but you can get a 7-day free trial if you sign up through Hulu or Amazon.
You can also purchase Barbie on VOD through most online storefronts. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see a full list of options.
Where to find physical copies of Barbie movies
As streaming companies remove exclusive titles from their services, audiences are turning back to physical media. Luckily, Barbie movies began as a direct-to-home-video venture, so physical copies are abundant. Some titles are better when experienced physically—no streaming service can replicate the experience of watching Magic of Pegasus with Barbie pink 3D glasses. Respect Barbie’s creative vision!
Mattel released every Barbie movie on DVD, although you’ll probably have to find older titles secondhand. They’re not too hard to come by—check your local used book sales and garage sales if you’re hesitant to buy them online. (I’ve personally stumbled upon several in the wild without even meaning to!)
Alongside DVDs, Mattel also released VHS copies of Barbie movies during 2001–2005, if you still have a working VCR kicking around.
And like most media released before the age of streaming, you may also find several Barbie DVDs at your local library, so check there first. If you’re still having trouble finding older Barbie movies, check in with your friends born in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s. Trust us.
How to watch every Barbie movie in order of release date
1. Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001)
2. Barbie as Rapunzel (2002)
3. Barbie of Swan Lake (2003)
4. Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004)
5. Barbie: Fairytopia (2005)
6. Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus (2005)
7. Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia (2006)
8. The Barbie Diaries (2006)*
*Unavailable for legal streaming
9. Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)
10. Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow (2007)
11. Barbie as the Island Princess (2007)
12. Barbie: Mariposa (2008)
13. Barbie & the Diamond Castle (2008)
14. Barbie in A Christmas Carol (2008)
15. Barbie Presents: Thumbelina (2009)
16. Barbie and the Three Musketeers (2009)
17. Barbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010)
18. Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale (2010)
19. Barbie: A Fairy Secret (2011)
20. Barbie: Princess Charm School (2011)
21. Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (2011)
22. Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012)
23. Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012)
24. Barbie in the Pink Shoes (2013)
25. Barbie: Mariposa & the Fairy Princess (2013)
26. Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale (2013)
27. Barbie: The Pearl Princess (2014)
28. Barbie and the Secret Door (2014)
29. Barbie in Princess Power (2015)
30. Barbie in Rock ‘N Royals (2015)
31. Barbie & Her Sisters in The Great Puppy Adventure (2015)
32. Barbie: Spy Squad (2016)
33. Barbie: Star Light Adventure (2016)
34. Barbie & Her Sisters in A Puppy Chase (2016)
35. Barbie: Video Game Hero (2017)
36. Barbie: Dolphin Magic (2017)
37. Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020)
38. Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday (2021)
39. Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021)
40. Barbie: Mermaid Power (2022)
41. Barbie: Epic Road Trip (2022)
42. Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure (2023)
43. Barbie (2023)
44. Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue (2024)
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Olivia Bono loves entertainment, and she’s never going to shut up about it. Here at CableTV.com, you’ll find her writing about the wild world of streaming. Her specialty is animation—you can find much of her work at our anime hub page. Olivia previously wrote for the Cornell Daily Sun, where in addition to television, she reviewed movies, albums, and video games. Outside of work, she loves to listen to audiobooks, make art, and spend time outdoors.
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