So , you ’ve decided to look out every movie and TV show in theMarvel Cinematic Universe . The only affair now split you from understanding a lot of previously meaningless memes isroughly 125 hoursof screen time ( and counting ) . But the chronological timeline of all that content does n’t tally the order of the acquittance dates — and it ’s best to choose one viewing path and nonplus to it .
Much like some aficionados urge watching the originalStar Warstrilogy before theprequels , sequels , and spin - offs , there are plenty of Marvel fan who think first - time viewers should observe all the moving-picture show and serial in the gild in which they were released . That way , they ’ll experience the phylogenesis of the macrocosm the way longtime fans did . On the other mitt , you might have an easier time keeping track of Marvel ’s many quality and plotlines if thing are unfolding in a more additive style .
Below are two freestanding lists : one with the curriculum grade by release date , and another ordered chronologically . The latter list also includes the year ( or years ) in which each taradiddle is loosely believed to be arrange , though there ’s quite a bit of uncertainty surrounding the precise chronology . Disney+ does lay out atimelineon its platform , but it has some issues . For one thing , it deviates slimly from the onepublishedin the bookMarvel Studios : The First 10 Years . It also does n’t include 2021’sSpider - Man : No Way Homeor the now - in - theatersThe Marvels , which are n’t yet usable tostream on Disney+ .
Moreover , as the cosmos has flourish in recent years , Marvel has gotten more and more vague about when each Modern program takes spot . Not to observe that some of them hop around in time — or literally surpass it , in the casing ofLoki . buff jolly frequentlydisagree with Disney+ ’s watch order , support their own theories with references in certain aspect or evenquotes from the directorsthemselves . Our chronological equipment failure mostly follows Disney+ ’s , with the occasional addition when necessary .
In short , the chronological timeline below is up for debate and also subject to change in the future . The important matter is that it should steer you cleared of spoilers , so the discrepancies are comparatively trifling . Whatwillput you at risk of spoiler if you ’re watching chronologically is a couple pivotal post - credits view — search out for asterisk in our list so you know which ones to save for afterward . All TV display ( and two TV special : Werewolf by NightandThe Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special ) are bolded ; the rest are movies .
Because theI Am Grootshorts were released as one serial , they interest a undivided billet on the top leaning ; chronologically , however , they take place in two separate time periods , so are noted twice in the 2nd tilt . Similarly , Loki ’s two seasons each get their own spotlight in our release engagement lodge ( it ’s the only MCU show so far with more than one season ) . But you’re able to watch them back to back if you ’re following the chronological purchase order , so we only listedLokionce on that leaning .
Also , do n’t require to see any sign of Daredevil , the X - man , or other characters based onMarvel Comics . Many of them do now fall under the MCU umbrella thanks to various Disneyacquisitionsandlicensing pot — and some of those superheroes have even shown up in late MCU content — but their own programs were expel before they join the MCU , so we ’re not including those ( for now , at least ) .
Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Order of Release Date
Marvel Movies and TV Shows in Chronological Order
- Do n’t watch theBlack Widowend - credit scene until after you ’ve seenAvengers : Endgame . ( Best infer if you ’ve also already seenThe Falcon and the wintertime Soldier.)**Don’t vigil theAnt - Man and the Waspend - credit picture until after you ’ve seenAvengers : Infinity War .
A version of this level ran in 2021 ; it has been updated for 2023 .
