Marvel Movies in Order

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Introduction

Build your movie marathon with 38 Marvel Cinematic Universe films in release order, from Iron Man to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Browse by phase, mark the movies you’ve watched and save your progress. Choose Save & Compare to compare your watchlist with friends (see example).

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Choose your Marvel viewing order

Release order follows the films as audiences first discovered them, preserving the character introductions and reveals that connect the story. Start with Iron Man and work down the list for a first watch.

For a timeline-inspired rewatch, begin with Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain Marvel before returning to Iron Man. Watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 beside the first Guardians, and place Black Widow after Captain America: Civil War. These are useful changes to the release sequence, while flashbacks, time travel and credits scenes can reach beyond each film’s main story.

Alternate realities need a little more context: The Fantastic Four: First Steps takes place on a separate retro-futuristic 1960s Earth, rather than simply sitting beside the earliest stories on the familiar MCU Earth. Sony places Spider-Man: Brand New Day four years after No Way Home. The table keeps all 38 films in their verified release sequence, with the FAQs helping you plan these later stories.

Find your place in the Marvel phases

Phases 1–3 form the Infinity Saga, from the original heroes’ introductions through Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home. Phases 4–6 continue with new heroes, returning characters and expanding alternate realities. The Phase filter makes a shorter marathon easy to browse while keeping the complete 38-film record together.

Coming next: the Avengers return

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December 18, 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars announced for 2027. These future releases sit outside the watched-film total, so your progress reflects films already released.

Who it's for

This Marvel Movies in Order is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Marvel Movies in Order essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Marvel Movies in Order structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

How to use

Check the movies you have watched, then choose Save to keep your record. Use the Phase filter for a shorter marathon, sort by Release order to restore the sequence, and open a film title for its spoiler-free description. Sorting and filtering keep all films and your checked progress in the saved checklist. Save & Compare creates a group where each person updates their own copy.

Marvel Movies in Order Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best order to watch Marvel movies for the first time?

Release order is the simplest starting point. Begin with Iron Man and follow the release-order numbers so that character introductions and major reveals arrive as originally presented.

How many MCU movies are there?

This watchlist contains 38 released MCU films, ending with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Announced future releases are kept outside the completion total.

Does this list include Marvel television series?

The checklist focuses on the theatrical MCU films, giving you one movie marathon to complete. Series and specials add more stories around those films and can be explored alongside a rewatch.

Where does The Fantastic Four: First Steps fit?

Its main story takes place on a separate retro-futuristic 1960s Earth. Release order places it after Thunderbolts*, which is a straightforward way to discover how this team joins the wider film series.

Where does Spider-Man: Brand New Day fit?

Sony places its story four years after No Way Home. It is the 38th released MCU film, so you can watch it after The Fantastic Four: First Steps when following release order.

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