Whether you’re a first-time viewer or a seasoned Marvel fan, watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in a specific order can provide a unique and immersive experience. In this guide, we’ll cover various ways to watch Marvel movies, catering to different preferences. From chronological timelines to multiverse-specific orders, choose the best watchthrough for your Marvel marathon!
1. Chronological Watch Order
If you want to experience the events of the MCU as they happen in the universe, the chronological order is the way to go.
| Movie Title | Release Year | Streaming Platform | Amazon Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain America: The First Avenger | 2011 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Captain Marvel | 2019 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Iron Man | 2008 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Iron Man 2 | 2010 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| The Incredible Hulk | 2008 | Amazon Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| Thor | 2011 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| The Avengers | 2012 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Iron Man 3 | 2013 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Thor: The Dark World | 2013 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Captain America: The Winter Soldier | 2014 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Guardians of the Galaxy | 2014 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | 2017 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Avengers: Age of Ultron | 2015 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Ant-Man | 2015 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Captain America: Civil War | 2016 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Widow | 2021 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Panther | 2018 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Spider-Man: Homecoming | 2017 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Doctor Strange | 2016 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Thor: Ragnarok | 2017 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Ant-Man and the Wasp | 2018 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Spider-Man: Far From Home | 2019 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Spider-Man: No Way Home | 2021 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | 2021 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Eternals | 2021 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | 2022 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Thor: Love and Thunder | 2022 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | 2022 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| The Marvels | 2023 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Deadpool & Wolverine | 2024 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Captain America: Brave New World | 2025 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Thunderbolts | 2025 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
| Blade | 2025 | Disney+ | Buy on Amazon |
2. Release Order Watchthrough
Watching the MCU in the order the movies were released is a nostalgic way to relive how the world was introduced to these iconic characters.
- Phase One: Iron Man (2008) to The Avengers (2012)
- Phase Two: Iron Man 3 (2013) to Ant-Man (2015)
- Phase Three: Captain America: Civil War (2016) to Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
- Phase Four & Beyond: Black Widow (2021) to the most recent releases.
3. Multiverse Watch Order
For those interested in exploring the mind-bending concepts of the Marvel multiverse, follow this order:
- Doctor Strange (2016)
- Loki (2021) (Disney+)
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
- What If…? (2021) (Animated Series)
Whichever order you choose, the MCU offers an unforgettable cinematic experience. Enjoy the heroic journeys, shocking betrayals, and heartwarming moments that make Marvel movies so iconic.
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