To watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies in order, you can choose between two primary methods: release order and chronological order. Each method offers a different viewing experience, catering to both newcomers and seasoned fans.
To watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies in chronological order, follow this list, which arranges the films based on the timeline of events within the MCU rather than their release dates.
MCU Movies in Chronological Order
Here’s the list of MCU movies in chronological order of events:
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) – WWII era
- Captain Marvel (2019) – 1995
- Iron Man (2008) – 2010
- Iron Man 2 (2010) – After Iron Man
- The Incredible Hulk (2008) – Overlaps with Iron Man 2
- Thor (2011) – 2011
- The Avengers (2012) – 2012
- Iron Man 3 (2013) – Six months after The Avengers
- Thor: The Dark World (2013) – After The Avengers
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – Two years after The Avengers
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – 2014
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) – Right after the first Guardians
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – 2015
- Ant-Man (2015) – 2015
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) – 2016
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – Right after Civil War
- Doctor Strange (2016) – 2016-2017
- Black Panther (2018) – Shortly after Civil War
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) – 2017
- Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018) – Right before Infinity War
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – 2018
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) – 2018 to 2023
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – After Endgame
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) – Post-Endgame
- Eternals (2021) – Spans thousands of years, present-day scenes are post-Endgame
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – After Far From Home
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) – After No Way Home
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) – After Endgame
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – After Endgame
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) – Post-Endgame
Additional Notes
- Watching in chronological order allows you to experience events as they unfold within the MCU timeline.
- This method can enhance your understanding of character relationships and story arcs throughout the series.
Enjoy your viewing experience through the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
