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
FILM · MCU
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The Incredible Hulk
FILM · MCU
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Iron Man 2
FILM · MCU
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Thor
FILM · MCU
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Captain America: The First Avenger
FILM · MCU
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The Avengers
FILM · MCU
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Iron Man 3
FILM · MCU
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Thor: The Dark World
FILM · MCU
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier
FILM · MCU
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Guardians of the Galaxy
FILM · MCU
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
FILM · MCU
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Ant-Man
FILM · MCU
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Captain America: Civil War
FILM · MCU
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Doctor Strange
FILM · MCU
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
FILM · MCU
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Spider-Man: Homecoming
FILM · MCU
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Thor: Ragnarok
FILM · MCU
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Black Panther
FILM · MCU
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Avengers: Infinity War
FILM · MCU
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
FILM · MCU
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Captain Marvel
FILM · MCU
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Avengers: Endgame
FILM · MCU
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Spider-Man: Far From Home
FILM · MCU
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Black Widow
FILM · MCU
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
FILM · MCU
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Eternals
FILM · MCU
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
FILM · MCU
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
FILM · MCU
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Thor: Love and Thunder
FILM · MCU
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
FILM · MCU
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
FILM · MCU
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
FILM · MCU
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The Marvels
FILM · MCU
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Deadpool & Wolverine
FILM · MCU
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Captain America: Brave New World
FILM · MCU
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Thunderbolts*
FILM · MCU
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
FILM · MCU
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day
FILM · MCU
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Avengers: Doomsday
FILM · MCU
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Avengers: Secret Wars
FILM · MCU
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Untitled X-Men Film
FILM · MCU
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Black Panther 3
FILM · MCU
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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.