Is Sword Art Online the Movie Canon?
Totally canon. It connects directly to the main series and even introduces some plot points for the Alicization arc.
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Yep, Ordinal Scale is canon. It was written by the original light novel author and takes place after the second season.
Yes, Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale is considered canon! It was written by Reki Kawahara himself and fits right into the storyline between the Mother's Rosario and Alicization arcs.
Hot take: Canon or not, just enjoy the epic fights and Kirito being a boss!
100% canon, folks! Ordinal Scale fills in the gap between seasons 2 and 3. Plus, you get to see all your favorite characters in some epic battles.
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