Every 'Wizard of Oz' Movie And TV Show In Order

The world of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz most recently appeared on the big screen with Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Based on the stage musical of the same name, Wicked follows Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) in the Land of Oz as they strike up an unlikely friendship and head down a path that will one day see them become the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North.

Most fans will know all about the history of Wicked and it's ties to Wizard of Oz, but did you know there are more than fifty movies set in the land of Oz? That makes the list of Wizard of Oz movies even longer than what you'll find with franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and James Bond.

This guide explains where to find every film and TV adaptation in release order by decade. We'll also show you where you can watch every Wizard of Oz movie on streaming services in the United States with our complete list of streaming details below.

The Wizard of Oz's First Movies Are From The 1910s!

Attempts to adapt L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book began as early as 1908 with the lost film The Fairylogue and Radio-Plays. However, the earliest surviving adaptation is the silent film The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910). Baum was actually involved in several early adaptations, writing the screenplay for The Patchwork Girl of Oz, The Magic Cloak of Oz, and His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz.

These early adaptations are all black-and-white, silent films that may be challenging for viewers who don’t enjoy old movies. They still have their merits, though, especially since Baum’s involvement offers viewers an authentic look inside his wonderful world of Oz. Those curious to see how he truly imagined his iconic world and those who go in with an open mind, considering these films are over 100 years old, will find them charming and nostalgic gems.

• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)

• The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1914)

• His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)

• The Magic Cloak of Oz (1914)

The 1920s saw just one Wizard of Oz adaptation: The Wizard of Oz (1925). The silent, black-and-white movie puts an interesting spin on the story as it sees Dorothy (Dorothy Dawn) and her farmhands transported to the land of Oz, where she discovers she’s a Princess and her farmhands disguise themselves as the Tin Man (Oliver N. Hardy), Scarecrow (Larry Semon), and the Cowardly Lion (Curtis McHenry). 

The Wizard of Oz is a strong adaptation for franchise fans. It’s a little more narratively coherent than the earlier adaptations and boasts stronger slapstick comedy. While it has a chaotic atmosphere, it fits well with this rendition of Oz. At the same time, The Wizard of Oz doesn’t hold up well against more sophisticated short films of the time, like Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid or Disney’s Steamboat Willie (1928). Still, if you’re a seasoned silent film watcher and interested in one of the more creative takes on Baum’s story, The Wizard of Oz is worth a watch.

• The Wizard of Oz (1925)

The Franchise Became A Cinematic Legacy In The 1930s

The 1930s produced, by far, the most famous adaptation of Baum’s work: The Wizard of Oz (1939). Told with music in vibrant technicolor and with the talent of Judy Garland in the lead, The Wizard of Oz was the first film to bring the world of Oz to life properly, capturing its magic and whimsical atmosphere. Although overshadowed by the 1939 adaptation, The Wizard of Oz (1933) stands out as another worthy adaptation, boasting gorgeous hand-drawn animation, a catchy score, and an imaginative take on the story. 

The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a must-see not just for fans of the franchise but also for fans of fantasy musicals in general. Viewers who love works like Singin’ in the Rain (1952) or Mary Poppins (1964) won’t want to miss The Wizard of Oz (1939). The Wizard of Oz (1933) also gets closer to matching the animation and creativity of Disney shorts of the time, like the Silly Symphony series, and will appeal to animated silent film fans.

• The Land of Oz, a Sequel to the Wizard of Oz (1932)

• The Wizard of Oz (1933)

• Oz University (1936)

• The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The '60s and '70s Saw Renewed Interest In The Wizard of Oz

Viewers interested in animated adaptations of Baum’s work and adaptations heavier on creative liberties will love the 1960s era of The Wizard of Oz. The decade saw the release of The Wizard of Mars, one of the most off-kilter adaptations, which turns Baum’s story into a sci-fi/horror movie where Dorothy (Eve Bernhardt) is an astronaut who travels to Mars. On the other hand, faithful and lighthearted animated series like Tales of the Wizard of Oz and Off to See the Wizard created some delightful, family-friendly fun and core memories for young viewers.

The 1960s animated adaptations are more well-suited to modern audiences than earlier ones, as these boast sound and color and are more reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons like The Jetsons (1962) and The Bugs Bunny Show (1960) that most associate with childhood. Although The Wizard of Mars doesn’t hold up against sci-fi spin-offs of other classic novels, like Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964), it may be an interesting watch for curious Wizard of Oz fans.

• Tales of the Wizard of Oz (1961)

• Return to Oz (1964)

• The Wizard of Mars (1965)

• Off to See the Wizard (1967)

• Oz: The Tin Woodman’s Dream (1967)

• The Wonderful Land of Oz (1969)

The 1970s are most notable for their creative, musical adaptations of The Wizard of Oz, including Twentieth Century Oz and The Wiz. Twentieth Century Oz offers an adaptation for older audiences with its tale of high school rock music enthusiast Dorothy (Joy Dustan) in a fantastical realm, while The Wiz offers a more diverse adaptation with a Black cast.

The adaptations of the 1970s really demonstrate the endless potential of Baum’s work to be reworked or reimagined for nearly any audience. Fans of adaptations that emphasize diversity, like Annie (2014) and Cinderella (1997), will love The Wiz, while fans of unique, genre-bending musicals like O’Dessa (2025) will be intrigued by Twentieth Century Oz.

• Journey Back to Oz (1972)

• The Adventures of Man in Search of a Heart (1974)

• Twentieth Century Oz (1976)

• The Wiz (1978)

There Are Plenty of '80s and '90s Wizard Of Oz Movies Too

The 1980s were an excellent decade for anime fans and those looking for the most faithful adaptations of Baum’s work. The decade includes the fairly accurate anime The Wizard of Oz (1982) and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1986), as well as the sequel to The Wizard of Oz (1939), Return to Oz (1985), which gained a cult following among fans who felt it was a more accurate adaptation than the 1939 movie.

Viewers will love the gorgeous animation of the anime works and the fact that most of these projects go far beyond the first book in Baum’s series and explore Oz in further depth. If you loved the 1939 movie and want to see another side of Baum’s work, the 1980s are filled with excellent choices.

• Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz (1980)

• The Marvelous Land of Oz (1981)

• The Wizard of Oz (1982)

• Return to Oz (1985)

• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1986)

• Dorothy Meets Ozma of Oz (1987)

The 1990s was another big decade for animated adaptations. It included a few particularly creative works, such as The Wonderful Galaxy of Oz’s futuristic reimagining of the story and The Wicked Witch Project’s unique parody of The Wizard of Oz and The Blair Witch Project (1999).

If you’re a fan of ‘90s anime/cartoons like Sailor Moon (1992) and Rugrats (1991), you’ll also love the lighthearted, adventurous animated series The Wizard of Oz (1990) and The Oz Kids (1996). The animated shows hold up well against the animated series of the 1960s, while The Wicked Witch Project will appeal to fans of the more creative adaptations like The Wizard of Mars.

• The Wizard of Oz (1990)

• The Wizard of Oz (1991)

• The Wonderful Galaxy of Oz (1992)

• The Oz Kids (1996)

• The Wicked Witch Project (1999)

In The 2000s, Wizard of Oz Movies Included... The Muppets!

The 2000s offer several unique iterations of Baum’s work for a wide variety of audiences. Lion of Oz provides a Dumbo-esque iteration of The Wizard of Oz for children, while The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz is a surreal, musical experience for kids and teens. Meanwhile, adaptations like Tin Man turn Baum’s work into a riveting, refreshing drama series, reminiscent of Once Upon a Time (2011).

These Wizard of Oz adaptations are perfect for audiences looking for an invigorating and more modern spin on Baum’s work. Tin Man is arguably the best live-action TV adaptation for older audiences. At the same time, Lion of Oz and The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz are excellent choices for those seeking family-friendly adaptations.

• Lion of Oz (2000)

• The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz (2005)

• The Patchwork Girl of Oz (2005)

• Apocalypse Oz (2006)

• Tin Man (2007)

If you loved the Tin Man, Apocalypse Oz, and The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz, you’ll be pleased to see that adaptations like these are numerous in the 2010s. For fans of Lion of Oz and the Muppets’ crossover, the 2010s saw two fun Tom and Jerry and Wizard of Oz crossovers, while The Steam Engines of Oz has a bit of a Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937) vibe.

Live-action fans are in for a treat with Oz the Great and Powerful, a prequel delving into the Wizard (James Franco), and the teen-friendly series Emerald City and The Witches of Oz. Fans of franchise crossovers, as well as fans of fairy tale remakes, will love these unique and updated takes on Baum’s story.

• After the Wizard (2011)

• Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz (2011)

• The Witches of Oz (2011)

• Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

• Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2014)

• OzLand (2015)

• Guardians of Oz (2015)

• Lost in Oz (2015)

• The Wiz Live! (2015)

• Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz (2016)

• Emerald City (2017)

• Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (2017)

• The Steam Engines of Oz (2018)

Wicked Reinvents The Wizard Of Oz Fairytale For A New Audience In The 2020s

Fans of Gregory Maguire’s Wicked series and the stage musical it inspired are in for a treat as the 2020s brought fans the two-part adaptation: Wicked and Wicked: For Good.

Wicked (2024) proves a near-flawless adaptation of the stage play due to its impeccable casting, vibrant set designs, dazzling musical numbers, and thoughtful themes. Even those unfamiliar with Maguire’s reimagining of Baum’s work can enjoy the unique take on the Land of Oz. Whether you’re a fan of Wicked, the 1939 musical adaptation, or musical fantasies in general, the 2020s adaptations will appeal to you.

• Wicked (2024)

• The Wizard of the Emerald City (2024)

• Wicked: For Good (2025)

Now that you know the complete history of Oz on the big screen, you may be interested in finding out where you can stream all of these adaptations. Below you'll find a list of every Wizard of Oz movie and the latest streaming details for viewers in the United States.