How to Watch Meet the Parents in Order
To watch Little Fockers, start with Meet the Parents.
Watch Meet the Parents in release order for a first viewing — start with Meet the Parents (2000). There are 4 films, released between 2000–2010. That is 7.1 hours of viewing. Only 3 are essential to follow the story — 5.4 hours. Focker-in-Law has not been released yet.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1Meet the Parents2000Essential108m
- 2Meet the Fockers2004Essential115m
- 3Little Fockers2010Essential98m
- 4Focker-in-Law2026Not out yet105m
Ranked by rating
TMDB user score- 1Meet the Parents20006.7
- 2Meet the Fockers20046.3
- 3Little Fockers20105.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Meet the Parents?
For a first viewing, watch Meet the Parents in release order, starting with Meet the Parents (2000) and ending with Little Fockers (2010). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Meet the Parents films are there?
There are 4 Meet the Parents films, 3 of which have been released.
Can I skip any Meet the Parents films?
3 of the 4 films carry the main story: Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Little Fockers. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Meet the Parents?
Start with Meet the Parents, released in 2000. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Meet the Parents?
Watching every Meet the Parents film takes 7.1 hours. Sticking to the 3 essential films takes 5.4 hours.
Is there a new Meet the Parents film coming?
Yes — Focker-in-Law is announced and not yet released. Everything before it is listed above in order.
Last updated September 13, 2026