MARVEL MARATHON WATCH GUIDE
MCU
RELEASE ORDER.
Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe as audiences first encountered it, from Iron Man through the latest films, live-action series, specials and shorts.
THE APPROACH
WHY WATCH THE MCU IN RELEASE ORDER?
Release order follows the dates on which each film, season, special or short first became available. It preserves the sequence in which characters were introduced, alliances changed and post-credit scenes pointed towards the next story.
For a first watch, this is usually the clearest route through the MCU. A chronological order moves stories into their approximate in-universe years, but that can place later productions before the films they were written to follow. Release order keeps those creative and narrative connections intact.
This guide focuses on titles classified as MCU in the Marvel Marathon catalogue. Earlier Marvel Television seasons, Fox’s X-Men films, Sony’s connected Spider-Man universes and other legacy films remain available in the complete Marvel tracker.
THE CHECKLIST
COMPLETE MCU RELEASE ORDER
The list treats each television season as one entry. Dates indicate the first release of that film, season, special or short.
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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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Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
SPECIAL · MCU
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Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer
SPECIAL · MCU
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The Avengers
FILM · MCU
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Marvel One-Shot: Item 47
SPECIAL · MCU
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Iron Man 3
FILM · MCU
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Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
SPECIAL · MCU
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Thor: The Dark World
FILM · MCU
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Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King
SPECIAL · 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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WHIH Newsfront · Season 1
SERIES · MCU
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Ant-Man
FILM · MCU
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WHIH Newsfront · Season 2
SERIES · MCU
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Captain America: Civil War
FILM · MCU
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Team Thor
SPECIAL · MCU
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Doctor Strange
FILM · MCU
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Team Thor: Part 2
SPECIAL · 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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Team Darryl
SPECIAL · 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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Peter’s To-Do List
SPECIAL · MCU
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The Daily Bugle · Season 1
SERIES · MCU
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WandaVision
SERIES · MCU
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
SERIES · MCU
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Loki · Season 1
SERIES · MCU
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Black Widow
FILM · MCU
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Deadpool and Korg React
SPECIAL · 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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Hawkeye
SERIES · MCU
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The Daily Bugle · Season 2
SERIES · MCU
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
FILM · MCU
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Moon Knight
SERIES · MCU
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
FILM · MCU
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Ms. Marvel
SERIES · MCU
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Thor: Love and Thunder
FILM · MCU
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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
SERIES · MCU
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Werewolf by Night
SPECIAL · MCU
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
FILM · MCU
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
SPECIAL · 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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Secret Invasion
SERIES · MCU
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Loki · Season 2
SERIES · MCU
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The Marvels
FILM · MCU
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Echo
SERIES · MCU
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Deadpool & Wolverine
FILM · MCU
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Agatha All Along
SERIES · MCU
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Captain America: Brave New World
FILM · MCU
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Daredevil: Born Again · Season 1
SERIES · MCU
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Thunderbolts*
FILM · MCU
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Ironheart
SERIES · MCU
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
FILM · MCU
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Wonder Man · Season 1
SERIES · MCU
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Daredevil: Born Again · Season 2
SERIES · MCU
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The Punisher: One Last Kill
SPECIAL · MCU
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day
FILM · MCU
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VisionQuest
SERIES · 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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QUICK ANSWERS
MCU RELEASE-ORDER QUESTIONS
Should I watch the MCU in release order or chronological order?
Release order is the stronger starting point for most first-time viewers because it preserves introductions, reveals and post-credit connections. Chronological order works well for a rewatch when you already know the major characters and events.
Are television series included?
Yes. This list includes live-action series classified as MCU and keeps each season together. It does not split individual episodes across films, even when a season covers several points in the timeline.
Are Marvel One-Shots and specials included?
Yes. Marvel One-Shots, live-action specials and official short-form MCU stories are included according to their original release dates.
Where are the X-Men, Venom and older Spider-Man films?
They appear in the complete Marvel Marathon tracker and their own guides. This page stays focused on the central MCU release order.
How are upcoming releases handled?
An upcoming title is added only after a specific release date has been officially announced. Announcements limited to a year or general window remain outside the checklist until a date is confirmed.
EDITORIAL NOTES
SOURCES AND UPDATES
The catalogue is checked against current first-party listings and announcements. Release dates can change, so upcoming entries are reviewed when Marvel or a distributing studio publishes new information.