Open Season Movies in Order: Delving Deep into Nostalgia

Classics are classics for a reason. No matter when you go back to them, you are greeted with much love. The Open Season movies can easily be one prime example of that. Offering a roller coaster ride of fun and games and even troubles, Open Season is a great choice no matter the time.

The delightfully vibrant animation is sure to lift your mood. Following the mischievous yet heart-warming adventures of simple and good-natured Boog and cuddly Elliot, the beauty of simplicity in Open Season movies attracts children and adults alike. The movie series was created by John B. Carls and Steve Moore. It was released in the theatres and was produced by Sony Pictures Animation.

Even though it has been quite some time since the movies were released in the movie halls, you can still watch them on a variety of platforms and delve into the nostalgic fun that you might have had while watching them in the theatre.

What are the Open Season movies in order and where to watch them?

You might be a new fan. You might be a conscious parent who wants their children to enjoy the Open Season movies. You might also be an old fan of the movie series who just wanted to binge-watch it all again. No matter which of the boxes you checked from the above options, we have the solution ready for you.

We have listed down all the Open Season movies from the series according to their years of release. If and when you are confused as to how to watch a movie series, it is always the best option to go by the dates of release. The makers of the show know the best!

• Open Season (2006)
• Open Season 2 (2008)
• Open Season 3 (2010)
• Open Season: Scared Silly (2015)

We have also readied a gist of the plots of the movies so it becomes easier for you to judge the content of the movies. As you keep scrolling you will also see we have enlisted the platforms on which you can watch the movies. Here you go!

1. Open Season (2006)

Set in the backdrop of Timberline, a small fictional town, the story begins with Boog, a grizzly domesticated bear. Boog lives a happy life. He has pampering and affectionate caregivers but feels chained in his present existence. He is the small town’s star attraction. Hunter Shaw a former hunter arrives at Timberline. Seeing that the hunter had a one-horned mule deer tied to his truck hood, Boog takes mercy on him.

Elliot’s captivity resonates deeply with Boog and he frees the young elk. As fate would have it they become best of friends. Now, both of them sleep in the garage of Ranger Beth at night where Boog used to sleep alone earlier. Thereafter begins the quest of the lovable duo of the mule and the bear as they embark on their journey to attain freedom.

You can watch the movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. You can also watch it on Vudu.

2. Open Season 2 (2008)

The next movie in the Open Season movie series was released after just a couple of years. Enthusiastic audiences piled up in the cinema theatres. This time, the adventure of Boog and Elliot was about saving their family who were targeted by a group of hunters.

In the story, Elliot is just about to marry Giselle. However, when his antlers which had only recently grown get cracked just before the wedding, Elliot naturally becomes very frustrated. He fears it this was the beginning of a trail of ominous events. Elites’ fears might have been true. 

Soon after, it is seen a Dachshund, Mr. Winnie, follows a trail of dog biscuits that are supposedly left by his old owners. Perhaps one of the most thrilling installments to the series, Open Season 2 has many climatic twists and turns that keep the audience engaged and enchanted.

This movie is available on Amazon Prime and Netflix. You can also watch it on Vudu.

3. Open Season 3 (2010)

This time, a rather saddening twist occurs at the very beginning of the film. It seems as though Elliot has become a bit distant from his friend Boog. Elliot and Giselle now have three children of their own and Elliot seldom has time to go on whimsical adventures with Boog as he used to. So Boog decides to fly solo and go on a trip on his own with Dinkleman, his plush toy.

Boog ends up in a Russian traveling circus. Here he meets Doug another grizzly bear. Doug Lemon started Canon no longer wanted to keep on performing in the circus and he longed for recognition. He longed to be the king of the forest. He cons Boog into swapping places with him. However, blinded by power Doug goes on to enslave the forest animals. 

His best friend, an Argentine lama Alistair, feels betrayed and abandoned as Doug had promised him that he would be coming back to him. Alistair tells everything to Boog, and even though Boog forgives Doug, Doug is abandoned by his former best friend. The ending of the movie has Boog and Alistair growing a deep bond of friendship.

 This particular movie in the series sports a rather risky plot twist. However, the audience seemed to like it. The movie is now available on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.

4. Open Season: Scared Silly (2015)

The 3rd film in the Open Season movie series marked a significant improvement in one particular sector. While the entire movie left little to complain about, the animation particularly had been way more brilliant and neatly crafted than the predecessors in the movie series. This surely added much value to the entire movie-watching experience and set a high standard for its successor. Even though the fourth installment took some time, the movie series tried to deliver only the best with its final installment as well. 

In a classical style, the movie celebrates the bond of friendship and how friends can help you brave your fears. The story revolves around Boog the bear’s fear of Werewolves. So when Elliot starts telling a campfire story that features the legendary Wailing Wampus Werewolf, Boog retires from their annual camp trip. Boog is unwilling to return till he is assured that the Werewolf is indeed gone. Boog’s friends help him to get out of this irrational fear of his.

This movie is available on Amazon Prime. You can also watch the movie on Netflix or Vudu.

Open Season short films, video games, and Television Series

While the movie series did pretty well, the makers of the show decided that the movie series could still do with a few short films and television series. In 2006 a short film on the Open Season movie series was released. In the same year again was also released. An animated TV series based on the Open Season movie series is presumably under process.

• Short film

Name: Boog and Elliot’s Midnight Bun Run

Year of release: 2006

About the plot: The short film which was again produced by Sony Pictures animation features the sweet and delightful duo of Boog and Elliot. Even though it might sound funny the entire movie revolves around some cinnamon buns left behind by Bob and Bobbie on their counter. They leave Weenie to guard their RV as they go skinny dipping. The entire film follows the efforts of Elliot and Boog as they try to get hold of those buns on the counter with Weenie trying to negate those attempts. Initially released exclusively on Blu-ray, this is a fun watch for children and can be watched on YouTube.

• Video game

Name: Open Season: The Game

Year of release: 2006

About the game: The Open Season video game was launched soon after the first Open Season movie. It follows the delightful duo of Boog and Elliot along with their other friends as they embark on adventures similar to the ones shown in the movie series. There are console versions available. There is also a Game Boy Advance version of the game. The characters are the same as the ones in the movie and the game can be played on PS2, Wii, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, Xbox, and Xbox 360.

• Television series

Name: Open Season: Call of Nature

Year: 2023

About the plot: Years after the movie series was concluded, the Open Season franchise tries to get back into the market with this television series. Only one season of the series has been aired up till now and more of it is presumably under process to be released in 2024. The storyline follows Boog and Elliot as they try to build a safe space for their animal friends where they can properly and peacefully embrace their inner wild. Covering genres such as action, adventure, and comedy, this television series seems like it is going to be a big hit soon.