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Castlevania Netflix timeline

Netflix's Castlevania animated series (2017–2021) and the Nocturne sequel (2023–2025) in US release order—with story-year notes where they help and a clear split from Koji Igarashi's game timeline on the games page. Pair both pages if you play and watch.

Updated July 2026

Release order

When each Netflix season dropped in the US—Castlevania seasons 1–4 (2017–2021), then Castlevania: Nocturne seasons 1–2 (2023–2025). Each row is one full season, not individual episodes.

  • New to Castlevania → watch Season 1 first; Nocturne is a later sequel series
  • Full Netflix arc → Castlevania S1 → S2 → S3 → S4, then Nocturne S1 → S2
  • Game players → treat this as an adaptation; use the games page for play order
  • Lords of Shadow and Netflix share names only—no watch link between them
Story order tips

When events happen in the anime's own fiction—1455 through the late 1470s for Trevor's arc, then 1783–1792 for Richter in Nocturne. These years echo Dracula's Curse and Rondo of Blood but do not match the games beat-for-beat.

  • Main series → 1455 (Lisa meets Dracula) through the late 1470s (Lisa's death 1475, war 1476, seasons 3–4 aftermath)
  • Nocturne → 1792 French Revolution (1783 prologue)—watch after the main series for character payoffs
  • Do not merge Netflix years into Igarashi game Story rows on /castlevania
  • On Story order, later seasons may be hidden—reveal when ready or use Show all spoilers

Timeline

When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.

Release order

  1. Castlevania — Season 1

    Castlevania — Season 1

    NetflixTV seriesAnimation

    Four episodes—Trevor Belmont, Sypha, and Alucard unite against Dracula.

    Overview
    Adult animated adaptation of Dracula's Curse—launched Netflix's Castlevania line before longer seasons.
    In-game setting
    Inspired by Castlevania III and Symphony of the Night characters—not a direct game retelling.
    Should you play it?
    Start here. Short season—about 90–100 minutes total.
    Release date
    US Netflix premiere July 7, 2017 (four episodes).
  2. Castlevania — Season 2

    Castlevania — Season 2

    NetflixTV seriesAnimation

    Eight episodes—the war on Dracula's castle reaches its peak.

    Overview
    Expanded scope—human armies, Dracula's generals, and the trio's uneasy alliance.
    In-game setting
    Loosely parallels the 1476 war against Dracula from game lore with major plot changes.
    Should you play it?
    Watch immediately after Season 1—direct continuation.
    Release date
    US Netflix premiere October 26, 2018.
  3. Castlevania — Season 3

    Castlevania — Season 3

    NetflixTV seriesAnimation

    Ten episodes—post-war politics, Carmilla, and the Infinite Corridor.

    Overview
    Shifts from siege action to court intrigue and cosmic horror threads.
    In-game setting
    Original to the show—no single game chapter maps cleanly to this season.
    Should you play it?
    Required for Season 4 setup—do not skip.
    Release date
    US Netflix premiere March 5, 2020.
  4. Castlevania — Season 4

    Castlevania — Season 4

    NetflixTV seriesAnimation

    Ten episodes—finale of Trevor, Sypha, and Alucard's main Netflix arc.

    Overview
    Concludes the main Trevor, Sypha, and Alucard Netflix storyline—Death, Lenore, and Dracula's legacy.
    In-game setting
    Ends the primary Netflix saga before Nocturne picks up a new cast.
    Should you play it?
    Finish before Nocturne for returning characters and tone.
    Release date
    US Netflix premiere May 13, 2021.
  5. Castlevania: Nocturne — Season 1

    Castlevania: Nocturne — Season 1

    NetflixTV seriesSequel

    Eight episodes—Richter and Maria Renard during the French Revolution.

    Overview
    Sequel series set ~300 years later—1790s France with Rondo of Blood echoes.
    In-game setting
    Inspired by Rondo of Blood—Richter and Maria Renard, not a playable adaptation.
    Should you play it?
    Watch after Castlevania seasons 1–4. Works as a fresh entry only if you accept late spoilers in Nocturne.
    Release date
    US Netflix premiere September 28, 2023.
  6. Castlevania: Nocturne — Season 2

    Castlevania: Nocturne — Season 2

    NetflixTV seriesSequel

    Eight episodes—all released January 16, 2025—continues Richter and Maria's fight.

    Overview
    Full-season drop—Powerhouse Animation returns with Clive Bradley showrunning.
    In-game setting
    Still Netflix-original fiction; game Rondo order does not apply shot-for-shot.
    Should you play it?
    Latest Netflix Castlevania content as of July 2026. Season 3 not announced.
    Release date
    US Netflix premiere January 16, 2025 (eight episodes, same day).

FAQ

Watch order, game canon vs Netflix, Nocturne placement, and when to jump back to the games timeline.

Watch order

After Castlevania seasons 1–4 for the intended experience—Nocturne is a sequel series set about 300 years later with Richter Belmont (descendant of Trevor and Sypha). A brief Trevor cameo in Nocturne lands better if you know the main series ending.

Release order is when Netflix dropped each season in the US (2017–2025). Story order is two rows—1455 through the late 1470s for Trevor's saga, then 1783–1792 for Nocturne. Always watch each show in season number order.

Canon & games

The Castlevania games timeline (/castlevania) covers Konami release and Igarashi story order (1987–2019)—plus the Lords of Shadow reboot branch. This page is Netflix animation only.

No. Netflix draws from Dracula's Curse, Rondo of Blood, and Symphony of the Night characters but changes events, deaths, and timelines. Treat the show as its own story. For game canon, use the games page—Symphony of the Night and Dracula's Curse are common starting points.

Optional & extras

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.