diff --git a/frigate/api/media.py b/frigate/api/media.py
index c3b5d4f6cf..2af79cb816 100644
--- a/frigate/api/media.py
+++ b/frigate/api/media.py
@@ -1521,6 +1521,7 @@ async def preview_gif(
                     | ((start_ts > Previews.start_time) & (end_ts < Previews.end_time))
                 )
                 .where(Previews.camera == camera_name)
+                .order_by(Previews.start_time.asc())
                 .limit(1)
                 .get()
             )
@@ -1710,6 +1711,7 @@ async def preview_mp4(
                     | ((start_ts > Previews.start_time) & (end_ts < Previews.end_time))
                 )
                 .where(Previews.camera == camera_name)
+                .order_by(Previews.start_time.asc())
                 .limit(1)
                 .get()
             )