Whether you're planning a Marvel marathon or just want to know what's going on where in the big scheme of things, we've put together a complete and detailed explanation of how to watch the Marvel movies in order. Yes, that includes the Disney Plus shows now, because they are as much a part of the overarching story as their bigger brothers at the box office.
If you're new to the MCU (hey!) then be sure to go through the list in chronological order first. It's much easier and less confusing. If you're into something a little more daring, we've got the full chronological order of the Marvel movies waiting for you below.
First, here's how to watch the Marvel movies in the order they were released. It should be noted that Marvel films are divided into phases, with the end of a phase usually indicating the natural end of the story arc. Thus, the beginning of the Phase signals the introduction of important new characters. Below we go through stages 1 to 4 in release order. Yes, this includes WandaVision/Falcon and Winter Soldier/Loki. No, they aren't technically movies, but the MCU is changing so fast that Disney Plus shows are just as important now.
Look at Disney Plus
As you've probably heard, Disney Plus has the largest collection of Marvel movies of any streaming service, and it's a very cheap way to watch without spending a fortune on DVD and Blu-ray. Pricing starts at $6.99 / £5.99 / AU$11.99 per month (or $69.99 / £59.99 / AU$119.99 per year).
We also know quite a lot of what's going to happen in the future as Marvel has laid out plans for phase four and beyond. Here's a quick look at the Marvel movies coming out in the next few years, and for a deeper dive, check out our explanation of all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV series coming your way soon.
It's a little less straightforward than the above list. Luckily, Marvel has announced the official year each movie takes place in. That goes for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which sits perfectly between Endgame and Far From Home and the likes of Hawkeye, which is set around No Way Home.
Now we come to a confusing point: the multiverse. Thanks to Spider-Man: No Way Home, we've had various Spider-Man villains from the multiverse in the MCU, and to fully understand everyone's motivations and intentions in No Way Home, you'll need to watch a few old Spider-Man movies. Men's films.
They take place in three alternate timelines: in one, Tobey Maguire plays Spider-Man, in another, Andrew Garfield plays Spidey, and in the third, Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock becomes the villain Venom. To fully immerse yourself in watching these movies, check out our guide on how to watch the Spider-Man movies in order.
Then there's The Defenders, which are part of the MCU but not at the same time. At first they are very strongly associated with films, and then they gradually lose all connection - mainly due to the fact that they were originally Netflix products. However, they are now all on Disney Plus, and if you want to tackle Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and The Punisher, you need to know the viewing order. Luckily, we have exactly what you need: how to watch The Defenders Saga in order.
Disney Plus has changed the streaming game. A huge competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime, Disney's involvement in the online content wars has had a huge impact, bringing all the classic Mouse movies together in one place. There are also original series, plus most of the Marvel movies.
I'm a GamesRadar+ writer specializing in news, features and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On site, you will see how much I admire Marvel and provide analysis and room temperature for the latest movies, Star Wars and of course anime. Aside from GR, I love diving into a good 100 hour JRPG, Warzone, and wallowing in a (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo and Game Revolution.
Jane Foster, the Mighty Thor, has just made her official live debut in the new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, which showcases plenty of action and gives plenty of hints of what's to come in the movie. The highly anticipated July film Thor: Love and Thunder is out now, ma
Below, we'll take a look at the full list of superhero studios, detailing what we know about each project. We're discussing the upcoming MCU stages that shape the Multiverse saga, as well as participation in Marvel movies and TV shows that haven't been officially confirmed (but we know they're coming soon). So, get ready as we take a deep dive into all of the upcoming Marvel movies to get excited.
The furry hero, also known as Jack Russell, made his comic book debut in a 1972 Marvel Spotlight issue before he had his own series. He is a descendant of the lycanthropes, a mystically altered group
If you're new to the MCU (hey!) then be sure to go through the list in chronological order first. It's much easier and less confusing. If you're into something a little more daring, we've got the full chronological order of the Marvel movies waiting for you below.
First, here's how to watch the Marvel movies in the order they were released. It should be noted that Marvel films are divided into phases, with the end of a phase usually indicating the natural end of the story arc. Thus, the beginning of the Phase signals the introduction of important new characters. Below we go through stages 1 to 4 in release order. Yes, this includes WandaVision/Falcon and Winter Soldier/Loki. No, they aren't technically movies, but the MCU is changing so fast that Disney Plus shows are just as important now.
Look at Disney Plus
As you've probably heard, Disney Plus has the largest collection of Marvel movies of any streaming service, and it's a very cheap way to watch without spending a fortune on DVD and Blu-ray. Pricing starts at $6.99 / £5.99 / AU$11.99 per month (or $69.99 / £59.99 / AU$119.99 per year).
We also know quite a lot of what's going to happen in the future as Marvel has laid out plans for phase four and beyond. Here's a quick look at the Marvel movies coming out in the next few years, and for a deeper dive, check out our explanation of all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV series coming your way soon.
It's a little less straightforward than the above list. Luckily, Marvel has announced the official year each movie takes place in. That goes for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which sits perfectly between Endgame and Far From Home and the likes of Hawkeye, which is set around No Way Home.
Now we come to a confusing point: the multiverse. Thanks to Spider-Man: No Way Home, we've had various Spider-Man villains from the multiverse in the MCU, and to fully understand everyone's motivations and intentions in No Way Home, you'll need to watch a few old Spider-Man movies. Men's films.
They take place in three alternate timelines: in one, Tobey Maguire plays Spider-Man, in another, Andrew Garfield plays Spidey, and in the third, Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock becomes the villain Venom. To fully immerse yourself in watching these movies, check out our guide on how to watch the Spider-Man movies in order.
Then there's The Defenders, which are part of the MCU but not at the same time. At first they are very strongly associated with films, and then they gradually lose all connection - mainly due to the fact that they were originally Netflix products. However, they are now all on Disney Plus, and if you want to tackle Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and The Punisher, you need to know the viewing order. Luckily, we have exactly what you need: how to watch The Defenders Saga in order.
Disney Plus has changed the streaming game. A huge competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime, Disney's involvement in the online content wars has had a huge impact, bringing all the classic Mouse movies together in one place. There are also original series, plus most of the Marvel movies.
I'm a GamesRadar+ writer specializing in news, features and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On site, you will see how much I admire Marvel and provide analysis and room temperature for the latest movies, Star Wars and of course anime. Aside from GR, I love diving into a good 100 hour JRPG, Warzone, and wallowing in a (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo and Game Revolution.
Jane Foster, the Mighty Thor, has just made her official live debut in the new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, which showcases plenty of action and gives plenty of hints of what's to come in the movie. The highly anticipated July film Thor: Love and Thunder is out now, ma
Below, we'll take a look at the full list of superhero studios, detailing what we know about each project. We're discussing the upcoming MCU stages that shape the Multiverse saga, as well as participation in Marvel movies and TV shows that haven't been officially confirmed (but we know they're coming soon). So, get ready as we take a deep dive into all of the upcoming Marvel movies to get excited.
The furry hero, also known as Jack Russell, made his comic book debut in a 1972 Marvel Spotlight issue before he had his own series. He is a descendant of the lycanthropes, a mystically altered group
