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How to Watch Marvel Movies in Order: The Ultimate Guide

All Marvel Movies in order [Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Guide]

If you are new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe or confused about How To Watch All MCU Movies and Series Chronologically, you’ve come to the right place!

Marvel Studios has produced several superhero flicks and series based on Marvel Comics. They’ve rolled them out in 5 Phases, and the 6th phase is kicking off soon, bringing even more epic characters and films your way.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has pulled off a string of hit films without needing to reboot or remake anything. If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your time, a Marvel movie marathon is just the ticket. These superhero movies are great for watching with friends, kids, or family, making them a fantastic source of entertainment.

You should watch MCU movies in order to grasp all the concepts and superhero stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This approach will help you get a clearer picture of upcoming Phases.

For those new to the Infinity Saga, following a proper viewing order for the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the ideal way to dive into these superhero adventures.

Venom stands prominently in a city, with a striking skyline visible in the background, showcasing urban life
Venom

How do you watch Marvel movies in Order of Story and Timeline?

So how do you watch Marvel movies in order? If you want to watch Marvel movies in release order, then it starts in 2008 with Iron Man. But if you want to watch movies in chronological order then it starts in World War 2, with Captain America: The First Avenger.

So in what order do you watch Marvel movies from start to finish? We have made the best guide, an updated chronological order of 30+ MCU movies for you. It is based on the Marvel timeline, Marvel events, how those events unfold stories, etc. Also, we have made a Marvel movies list by release date, you can check it in the article below. This guide will break down both viewing orders, ensuring you experience the MCU in the best possible way. Let’s start the Marvel Movie Marathon!

Decoding the MCU - The Definitive Marvel Watch Order
Decoding the MCU – The Definitive Marvel Watch Order

Chronological Order of Marvel Movies

Watching the Marvel movies in chronological order helps you understand the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) timeline more clearly. It shows how everything started and emphasizes important Marvel events from the beginning to the present. Here’s the chronological viewing order for your Marvel movie marathon:

  1. Captain America: The First Avenger (Takes Place In World War II, 1942-1945)
  2. One Shot: Agent Carter (1946)
  3. Captain Marvel (1995)
  4. Iron Man (2008)
  5. Iron Man 2 (2010)
  6. The Incredible Hulk (2010, Pre-Avengers)
  7. One Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer (2010)
  8. Thor (2011, Pre-Avengers)
  9. One Shot: The Consultant (2011)
  10. Loki (Timeline up to The Avengers, Then Splits in 2012)
  11. The Avengers (2012)
  12. One Shot: Item 47 (2012)
  13. Iron Man 3 (Takes Place Six Months After The Avengers, 2012)
  14. Thor: The Dark World (2013)
  15. One Shot: All Hail the King (2013)
  16. Captain America: Winter Soldier (Post-Avengers, Pre-Ultron, 2014)
  17. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
  18. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (After Guardians, 2014)
  19. I Am Groot Seasons 1-2 (2014)
  20. Daredevil Season 1 (2014)
  21. Jessica Jones Season 1 (2015)
  22. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
  23. Ant-Man (2015)
  24. Luke Cage Season 1 (2015)
  25. Iron Fist Season 1 (2016)
  26. Marvel’s Defenders (2016)
  27. Captain America: Civil War (Post-Ultron, Pre-Infinity War, 2016)
  28. Black Widow (Post-Civil War, Pre-Infinity War, 2016)
  29. Black Panther (Takes Place In 2016-2017)
  30. Spider-Man: Homecoming (Post-Civil War, Pre-Infinity War, 2016)
  31. The Punisher Season 1 (2016)
  32. Doctor Strange (2016-2017)
  33. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
  34. Avengers: Infinity War (Takes Place In 2017)
  35. Ant-Man and The Wasp (Ambiguous, Fits Nicely Between Infinity War and Endgame, 2017)
  36. Avengers: Endgame (Starts In 2017, Ends In 2022)
  37. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2023)
  38. WandaVision (Post-Endgame,2023)
  39. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Post-Endgame, 2023)
  40. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
  41. Spider-Man: Far From Home (Post-Endgame, 2024)
  42. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2024)
  43. The Eternals (2024, Excluding Flashbacks)
  44. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2024)
  45. Hawkeye (Christmas 2024)
  46. Moon Knight (2025)
  47. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2025)
  48. Echo (2025)
  49. She-Hulk: Attorney At Law (2025)
  50. Ms Marvel (2025)
  51. The Marvels (2025)
  52. Thor: Love and Thunder (2025)
  53. Werewolf By Night (2025)
  54. Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2025)
  55. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2026)
  56. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2026)
  57. Secret Invasion (2026)
  58. Agatha All Along (2026)
Avengers Endgame - Final Battle Climax Scene, Fight Scene, Thanos Vs Avengers
Avengers Endgame – Final Battle Climax Scene, Fight Scene, Thanos Vs Avengers

Marvel Movies In Release Date Order

In release date order, Marvel movies begin with Iron Man (2008). These movies were released in 4 phases. Let’s see the Marvel’s movie release order list:

The Infinity Saga (Phase One to Three)

Phase One

  1. Iron Man (May 2, 2008)
  2. The Incredible Hulk (June 13, 2008)
  3. Iron Man 2 (May 7, 2010)
  4. Thor (May 6, 2011)
  5. Captain America: The First Avenger (July 22, 2011)
  6. The Avengers (May 4, 2012)

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Phase Two

  1. Iron Man 3 (May 3, 2013)
  2. Thor: The Dark World (November 8, 2013)
  3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (April 4, 2014)
  4. Guardians of the Galaxy (August 1, 2014)
  5. Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1, 2015)
  6. Ant-Man (June 29, 2015)

Phase Three

  1. Captain America: Civil War (May 6, 2016)
  2. Doctor Strange (November 4, 2016)
  3. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (May 5, 2017)
  4. Spider-Man: Homecoming (July 7, 2017)
  5. Thor: Ragnarok (November 3, 2017)
  6. Black Panther (February 16, 2018)
  7. Avengers: Infinity War (April 27, 2018)
  8. Ant-Man and the Wasp (July 6, 2018)
  9. Captain Marvel (March 8, 2019)
  10. Avengers: Endgame (April 26, 2019)
  11. Spider-Man: Far From Home (July 2, 2019)

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The Multiverse Saga

Phase Four

  1. WandaVision (TV series) (January 15, 2021)
  2. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (TV series) (March 19, 2021)
  3. Loki season 1 (TV series) (June 9, 2021)
  4. Black Widow (July 9, 2021)
  5. What If…? (TV Series) (August 11, 2021)
  6. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (September 3, 2021)
  7. Eternals (November 5, 2021)
  8. Hawkeye (November 24, 2021)
  9. Spider-Man: No Way Home (December 17, 2021)
  10. Moon Knight (TV Show) (March 30, 2022)
  11. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 6, 2022)
  12. Ms Marvel (TV Series) (June 8, 2022)
  13. Thor: Love and Thunder (July 8, 2022)
  14. I Am Groot (TV Series)(2022)
  15. She-Hulk (TV Series) (August 18, 2022)
  16. Werewolf By Night (TV Special) (October 7, 2022)
  17. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (November 11, 2022)
  18. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (TV Special) (November 25, 2022)

Phase Five

  1. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (February 17, 2023)
  2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (May 5, 2023)
  3. Secret Invasion (TV Series) (June 21, 2023)
  4. Loki season 2 (TV Series) (October 6, 2023)
  5. The Marvels (November 10, 2023)
  6. Echo (TV Mini-Series) (January 9, 2024)
  7. Deadpool & Wolverine (July 26, 2024)
  8. Agatha All Along (TV Mini-Series) (September 18, 2024)
  9. Captain America: Brave New World (February 14, 2025)
  10. Daredevil: Born Again (TV Series) (March 4, 2025)
  11. Thunderbolts (May 2, 2025)
  12. Ironheart (Final TV Series of Phase Five of the MCU) (June 24, 2025).

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Phase Six

  1. The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025)
  2. Eyes of Wakanda (August 6, 2025)
  3. Marvel Zombies (October, 2025)
  4. Blade (November 7, 2025)
  5. Wonder Man (December, 2025)
  6. Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026)
  7. Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027)
Avengers movie poster featuring multiple iconic characters - Iron man, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Nick Fury
Avengers movie poster featuring multiple iconic characters – Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Nick Fury

Upcoming Movies Of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

  • Armour Wars (Movie- TBC)
  • Shang-Chi 2: The Wreckage of Time (Movie – TBC)
  • Wonder Man (TV show – TBC)
  • X-Men movie (Movie – TBC)
  • Wakanda Series (TV Show – TBC)

Marvel Movies on Disney+

Most MCU films now stream on Disney+, providing easy access to beloved adventures. From the groundbreaking “Iron Man” that launched the franchise to the epic conclusion of “Avengers: Endgame,” Disney+ offers a treasure trove of MCU content. You can explore the origins of Iron Man, witness the Hulk’s incredible strength, and embark on thrilling journeys with Thor, Captain America, and the Avengers.

Everywhere I Go I See His Face - Spider-Man Far From Home (2019)
Everywhere I Go I See His Face – Spider-Man Far From Home (2019)

What does MCU stand for?

MCU stands for Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is a series of superhero films produced by Marvel Studios in the USA.

Should I watch Marvel in chronological order?

If you want to understand event timelines, stories, and character development, you have to watch Marvel movies in chronological order.

Is it better to watch Marvel movies in chronological order or release order?

You’ll enjoy the films in release order, which are full of suspense and surprises. However, if you want to understand the story, details, events, timeline, and characters’ development in the Marvel Universe, you should watch them chronologically.

Incredible Hulk movie is part of the MCU?

Yes, it is the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Is Iron Man (Tony Stark) in The Incredible Hulk?

Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark had a cool cameo in The Incredible Hulk – and tie-in comics explain his relationship with Thunderbolt Ross.

What is Hulk’s real name?

Dr. Bruce Banner is the real name of Hulk.

Is Venom part of the MCU?

Yes, Venom is part of the MCU. Marvel is already planning for a crossover of Spiderman and Venom in Marvel’s “Multiverse”.

Are the Marvel TV shows like “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” essential to the MCU storyline?

While some shows connect to the films, they’re not essential for understanding the main movie plot. They offer expanded lore and character development for dedicated fans.

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Aditya Navgan
Aditya Navgan
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