How many Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies are there?

By Alex Wiggan

In 2010, Diary of a Wimpy Kid opened in cinemas. The live-action comedy – based on the 2007 children’s novel of the same name by Jeff Kinney – told the story of 12-year-old Greg Heffley and his trials and tribulations at school.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid was a big success at the box office, and was quickly followed by another movie, which adapted the next book in the series. This in turn led to further sequels, as well as an animated reboot.

But how many Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies are there? For all the details and more, face front and pay attention.

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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

As noted above, the first movie in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series made its debut in 2010. This live-action offering focused on 12-year-old Greg Heffley who transitions from elementary school to middle school, and has to learn the best ways to survive. (94 mins)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

Picking up the story one year later, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is another live-action film focusing on Greg and his brother Rodrick. The story centres around their parents, who attempt to get Greg and Rodrick to bond. (100 mins)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)

In movie No. 3, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, school is out and the summer vacation is on! But Greg’s summer might not go as swimmingly as he’d hoped. (94 mins

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017)

Another live-action adventure for film No. 4, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul; however it’s a new cast this time around, as the original kid actors aged out. In this movie, the Heffley family embark on a road trip to attend a 90th birthday party. (91 mins)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)

Things change once again for this fifth movie, as live-action moves over for an all-animated story. Diary of a Wimpy Kid reboots the series, with Greg having to navigate his way through middle school. (59 mins)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)

The animated adventures continue in movie No. 6, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. In this film it’s a new school year and Greg and Rodrick need to work out how best to get along. (74 mins)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023)

In movie No. 7, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever, it’s the holiday season and Greg and his family are stuck in the snow. (62 mins)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025)

Yet more animated fun in this 8th film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. In this film, an upcoming talent show and military school become the focus of the story.

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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies in order

To date, there are eight entries in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie series. The films include:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025)

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid films are divided as follows:

Live action movies

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2010, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul are all live-action films which are part of the same series. The first three entries in the series feature the same cast, while the fourth entry (The Long Haul) features an entirely new cast.

Animated movies

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2021 is a reboot of the series, followed by a sequel: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. These are animated pictures, rather than live-action tales.

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Who are the cast of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies and are the films the work of the same director?

Notable actors in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie series include Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, Devon Bostick, Chloë Grace Moretz, Peyton List, Jason Drucker, Alicia Silverstone, Tom Everett Scott, Brady Noon, and Chris Diamantopoulos.

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies are the work of multiple directors.

Thor Freudenthal directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2010
David Bowers directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 2011, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Swinton Scott directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2021
Luke Cormican and Gino Nichele Diary of Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules 2022
Luke Cormican directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever
Matt Danner and Gino Nichele directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

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Which is the best Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie?

According to IMDb, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies are rated as follows:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) – 6.2/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) – 6.6/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) – 6.3/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) – 4.3/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021) – 5.1/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules (2022) – 5.1/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023) – 5.9/10
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025) – Not yet rated

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Editor/Writer/Wimp

Alex Wiggan

Alex is a writer, editor, and blogger specialising in movies, TV, comics, retro toys, and general geekery. He is a championing voice in nerd content, an expert in pop culture, and a trusted movie critic who publishes new reviews on a weekly basis. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies from the University of Derby in the UK, Alex went on to study journalism in Sheffield, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to a career in blogging, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, a features writer, and a freelancer.

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