MARVEL MARATHON WATCH GUIDE
MCU MOVIES
IN ORDER.
Follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe on film, from Iron Man through the Multiverse Saga and the latest confirmed theatrical releases.
FILMS-ONLY ROUTE
HOW TO WATCH THE MCU MOVIES IN ORDER
This guide follows MCU films by their original release dates. It preserves character introductions, post-credit connections and the sequence in which each phase reached cinema audiences.
Television series, specials and Marvel One-Shots are left out, making this a shorter route through the central film story. Some later movies refer to events developed on television, but the main plot of each film remains understandable without completing every series.
This list includes only films classified as MCU in the Marvel Marathon catalogue. Fox’s X-Men films, Sony’s separate Spider-Man branches and older Marvel adaptations belong in the broader Marvel movies guide. Viewers who want every MCU format can use the complete MCU release-order guide.
FILM CHECKLIST
COMPLETE MCU MOVIE ORDER
Every MCU film appears once in release order. Incoming movies are listed only when an official source has confirmed a specific date.
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Iron Man
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The Incredible Hulk
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Iron Man 2
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Thor
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Captain America: The First Avenger
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The Avengers
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Iron Man 3
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Thor: The Dark World
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier
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Guardians of the Galaxy
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
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Ant-Man
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Captain America: Civil War
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Doctor Strange
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
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Spider-Man: Homecoming
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Thor: Ragnarok
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Black Panther
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Avengers: Infinity War
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
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Captain Marvel
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Avengers: Endgame
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Spider-Man: Far From Home
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Black Widow
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
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Eternals
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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Thor: Love and Thunder
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
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The Marvels
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Deadpool & Wolverine
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Captain America: Brave New World
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Thunderbolts*
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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Avengers: Doomsday
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Avengers: Secret Wars
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Untitled X-Men Film
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Black Panther 3
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MOVIE QUESTIONS
MCU FILMS-ONLY QUESTIONS
Should I watch the MCU movies in release order?
Yes. Release order is the clearest route for a first watch because it preserves character introductions, reveals and post-credit scenes as audiences originally encountered them.
Can I understand the MCU without watching the television series?
The films still provide a coherent route through the main MCU story. Some characters and events receive more context in the series, especially during the Multiverse Saga, but this checklist is designed for viewers who prefer movies only.
Are specials and Marvel One-Shots included?
No. This is strictly a film checklist. Specials, One-Shots and live-action television seasons remain in the complete MCU release-order guide and main tracker.
Does this include older X-Men and Spider-Man films?
No. It includes films classified as MCU, including MCU Spider-Man films and later MCU multiverse stories. Separate Fox, Sony and legacy continuities appear in the broader Marvel movies guide.
How are upcoming MCU movies handled?
An upcoming film is listed after an official source confirms a specific release date. If that date changes, the shared catalogue and every affected guide are updated together.
EDITORIAL NOTES
SOURCES AND UPDATES
Film titles and dates are checked against Marvel’s official movie catalogue and current first-party release announcements. The checklist uses the earliest public release date recorded by the shared catalogue.