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Battle Through the Heavens

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Battle Through the Heavens: what order to watch it in?

At a glance7 seasons · 238 episodes

Here are all the seasons, films and specials of Battle Through the Heavens in broadcast order, which is also the recommended order to follow the story. To start, go with 斗破苍穹. Entries marked "optional" can be skipped without missing anything from the main plot.

The specials, such as The Three-Year Agreement (三年之约), are part of the main story: do not skip them.

Watch order

  1. 1Season 1斗破苍穹January 7, 2017 · 12 episodes
  2. 2Specials斗破苍穹 特别篇September 30, 2017 · 2 episodes
  3. 3Season 2斗破苍穹 第二季March 3, 2018 · 12 episodes
  4. 4Specials斗破苍穹 特别篇2 沙之澜歌April 14, 2019 · 3 episodes
  5. 5Season 3斗破苍穹 第三季July 21, 2019 · 12 episodes
  6. 6Season 4斗破苍穹 第四季March 28, 2021 · 24 episodes
  7. 7Specials斗破苍穹 特别篇3 三年之约October 31, 2021 · 13 episodes
  8. 8Specials斗破苍穹 缘起July 17, 2022 · 3 episodes
  9. 9Season 5 · year-round斗破苍穹之迦南学院July 31, 2022 · 52 episodes
  10. 10Season 6 · year-round斗破苍穹 年番2July 16, 2023 · 53 episodes
  11. 11Season 7 · year-round斗破苍穹 中州风云志August 4, 2024 · 52 episodes
  12. 12Specials斗破苍穹·药老特别篇Announced, no date yet

First broadcast dates in China and episode counts from Bangumi (bgm.tv). Chibi comedy shorts and motion comics are not listed.

Where to watch legally

In China, Battle Through the Heavens streams on Tencent Video. Internationally, these platforms often offer subtitled episodes through their apps or official YouTube channels.

Availability varies by country and by season: check the official apps (Tencent Video and WeTV, Bilibili, iQIYI, Youku, Crunchyroll depending on the title) before looking elsewhere. Watching on official platforms also supports the studios making the next seasons.

Read the story

Want to go further than the series? Battle Through the Heavens also exists in written or drawn form, which often goes far beyond the episodes aired so far.

Novel

Battle Through the Heavens — Tian Can Tu Dou's novel

Manhua

Battle Through the Heavens — Ren Xiang's manhua

Frequently asked questions

Where should I start Battle Through the Heavens?

Start with 斗破苍穹 (Season 1). It is the first entry of the main story; after that, simply follow the broadcast order.

How many episodes does Battle Through the Heavens have?

So far the franchise counts 7 seasons · 238 episodes already aired, not including announced episodes.

Do I need to watch the films and specials?

Yes: here, the films and specials are part of the main story. Watch them in their place in the broadcast order.

Where can I watch Battle Through the Heavens?

The series streams on Tencent Video. Check availability in your country on the official apps.

What is the next release?

The next expected entry is 斗破苍穹·药老特别篇: Announced, no date yet.

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