We all tried watching Marvel movies out of order. Tons of superheroes and villains create confusion. Feeling lost? The MCU contains more than 30 movies! It connects worlds and characters. One big story. This list helps. Whether you’re new or rewatching, this will help you enjoy the MCU. Let’s begin at the start and journey to the thrilling conclusion: Avengers: Secret Wars.
Key Takeaways:
- Watching Marvel movies in order helps you understand everything. This list includes every movie.
- You will see every movie from Iron Man to Avengers: Secret Wars. You won’t miss anything.
- Each movie has a fun fact that will surprise you and keep you interested.
Phase One: Building the Marvel Universe
- Iron Man (2008)
This action movie starts it all. Tony Stark, a smart billionaire, becomes Iron Man after a big event in Afghanistan. It mixes humour and action perfectly.
Fun Fact: Tony Stark. Robert Downey Jr. plays him. The studio was not interested in casting him first.
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Bruce Banner has a secret. The Hulk. The military wants Bruce. He must hide.
Fun Fact: Edward Norton was the Hulk. Mark Ruffalo replaced him.
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
Tony Stark has problems. Whiplash. Black Widow helps. Tony Stark faces more danger.
Fun Fact: The Monaco Grand Prix fight scene took almost a year to plan.
- Thor (2011)
This movie is about the god of Thunder named as Thor. Another god Odin sends him to Earth, which is away from Asgard.
Fun Fact: Chris Hemsworth fought his brother Liam for the Thor role. Who won?
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
World War II: That’s when Steve Rogers, a man of little strength, becomes history’s first super-soldier. This story shows bravery.
Fun Fact: The movie team made Chris Evans look tiny before he became Captain America.
- Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)
This movie is famous among fans of Loki. He attacks, and Thor, Captain America, Iron Man and their friends come together to fight him. The movie combines fun and action that fans adore. The movie combines fun and action that fans adore.
Fun Fact: The shawarma scene at the end was filmed after the movie premiered!
Phase Two: Expanding the Marvel Universe
- Iron Man 3 (2013)
Tony Stark is not the same. After The Avengers, he’s different. PTSD. The Mandarin. He fights both. This movie looks at heroes. What are they like inside?
Fun Fact: This Iron Man movie made lots of money. More than any other MCU movie before it.
- Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Thor comes home to Asgard. A dark force is there. The universe might end. This movie shows more of space.
Fun Fact: Chris Hemsworth kissed his wife in this movie. She replaced Natalie Portman for a scene.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
This movie is where Captain America faces The Winter Soldier, who was killed in the world war 2nd. The Winter Soldier is Bucky. Bucky was his friend in childhood. Now they fight. This intense movie has great combat scenes.
Fun Fact: The elevator fight scene was so popular that they extended it during editing.
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Star-Lord and his misfit team explore space. Their adventure is funny and heartfelt.
Fun Fact: Chris Pratt almost rejected the role. He did not want to lose weight.
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
This Marvel movie will show you how the Avengers fought with the Ultron. Ultron is a rogue AI. He wants to destroy humans. The action is intense.
Fun Fact: James Spader did motion capture. He captured Ultron’s expressions.
- Ant-Man (2015)
Scott Lang is a thief. Scott Lang becomes Ant-Man. He uses shrinking powers. He uses them for a heist. It’s a fun twist.
Fun Fact: Edgar Wright left the project. Creative differences caused his departure.
Phase Three: Marvel Movies by Year
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The Avengers split into two teams. Political beliefs cause a heartbreaking fight among friends. This action-thriller shows the weight of responsibility.
Fun Fact: Tom Holland became Spider-Man in this movie. Fans loved him.
- Doctor Strange (2016)
Dr. Stephen Strange changes. He was a surgeon. He becomes a sorcerer. He finds the multiverse. The movie has amazing visuals.
Fun Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch prepared. He visited a Buddhist monastery.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
The Guardians have problems. They have family secrets. This movie will make you feel things. Fun Fact: Vin Diesel voiced Baby Groot. He spoke many languages.
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Peter Parker has a lot to do in Spider-Man: Homecoming. He’s in high school. He’s also Spider-Man. This movie is a new look at Spider-Man.
Fun Fact: Tom Holland went undercover. He went to a high school.
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor and Hulk join forces. They must save Asgard. This movie is funny and action-packed.
Fun Fact: Taika Waititi directed. He voiced Korg. Korg is made of rocks.
- Black Panther (2018)
T’Challa goes home. He becomes king. His reign faces challenges. This action-thriller marks a cultural milestone in cinema.
Fun fact: Traditional African respect gestures inspired the Wakanda salute.
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
The Avengers confront their biggest challenge. The Avengers try to stop Thanos. He wants all the Infinity Stones. This English movie has a lot of action. A twist ending. You won’t believe it.
Fun Fact: Fake scripts. The studio tricked the actors.
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Hope van Dyne and Scott Lang work together. They must rescue someone. Hope’s mom. She’s in the Quantum Realm. This drama movie offers a fun break between heavier films.
Fun Fact: The shrinking car scenes were inspired by The Italian Job.
- Captain Marvel (2019)
Learning about her past turns Carol Danvers into a powerful hero. This action movie explores identity and strength.
Fun fact: Brie Larson struggled with allergies from her cat co-star, Goose. The crew used CGI for many parts.
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The Avengers confront Thanos for the last time. They aim to reverse the snap and save the universe. This emotional ride rewards fans.
Fun Fact: Robert Downey Jr. got to read the whole script! No other actors could. It was a big secret.
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Peter Parker travels to Europe but faces new enemies. This globetrotting adventure wraps up Phase Three nicely in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Fun Fact: Jake Gyllenhaal had a heavy Mysterio costume. It required a special rig for support.
Phase Four of Marvel movies
- Black Widow (2021)
This movie shows Natasha Romanoff’s struggle with her dark past and her eventual return to her family. This thriller movie adds depth to her character.
Fun Fact: Pregnancy didn’t stop Scarlett Johansson from doing her own stunts!
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
This movie is about Shang-Chi, who faces his fast and gets to know about his powers. He deals with his father’s legacy. This adventure movie combines martial arts and family drama.
Fun Fact: Marvel’s first Asian cast appears in this film.
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Peter Parker’s life falls apart. Villains attack from other dimensions in Spider-Man: No Way Home. This fantasy movie brings back favourite characters.
Fun Fact: Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield return. Fans loved it.
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Other realities await Dr. Strange! He battles new threats. This horror movie is a mind trip!
Fun fact: Director Sam Raimi makes his return to superhero films.
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Thor and Valkyrie team up. Jane Foster and Korg join them. They fight a villain. This sci-fi is funny and action-packed.
Fun Fact: Christian Bale played Gorr. Bale’s kids love Marvel. This inspired his character.
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
King T’Challa is gone. Wakanda faces new dangers.
Interesting Fact: This movie honours Chadwick Boseman. Boseman died in 2020.
Phase Five: Marvel Movies (2023-2025)
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Scott and Hope explore the Quantum Realm. They meet new villains and unexpected allies.
Fun Fact: Kang. He’s a villain. A strong villain. Jonathan Majors plays him.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
A tough mission. The Guardians. One last adventure.
Fun Fact: James Gunn directed it. It’s his last Guardians movie. Fans are sad.
- The Marvels (2023)
Captain Marvel. Monica Rambeau. Ms. Marvel. They team up. They face a cosmic threat.
Fun Fact: The movie links to shows like WandaVision and Ms. Marvel.
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Deadpool enters the MCU. He brings Wolverine. He brings humour and action.
Fun Fact: This comedy movie is the MCU’s first R-rated one!
- Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Sam Wilson takes on the Captain America role. He faces new enemies in a post-Blip world.
Fun Fact: This film will explore political themes, like The Winter Soldier.
- Thunderbolts (2025)
Bad guys doing good? Anti-heroes save the world in this exciting movie. The Thunderbolts are like the Suicide Squad from DC. They have a Marvel twist.
Phase Six: The Multiverse Saga (2025-2027)
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
Marvel’s First Family arrives. This starts cosmic adventures.
Fun Fact: This is the third Fantastic Four movie. It is the first one in the MCU.
- Blade (2025)
Blade hunts vampires. He joins the MCU. He brings a dark edge to the universe.
Fun Fact: Mahershala Ali pushed for this role after winning an Oscar for Green Book.
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
The Avengers fight. A big threat attacks.
Fun Fact: This movie has many Avengers.
- Avengers: Secret Wars (2027)
The multiverse breaks. Heroes and villains fight. It is the ultimate battle.
Fun Fact: Secret Wars is a big crossover. Bigger than Endgame.
Watching Marvel movies in order helps. You understand the story. The journey from Iron Man to Secret Wars is amazing. Get your popcorn ready and enjoy the Marvel magic!