Your Ultimate Guide to Marvel Movie Releases in Order
Hey there, Marvel fans! We know you're always on the lookout for the next big superhero movie, so we've put together this ultimate guide to help you keep track of all the Marvel movie releases in order. Grab your popcorn, and let's dive in! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and marvel movie releases in order.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe: A Brief Overview
Before we get started, let's quickly recap the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The MCU is a shared universe that brings together all the Marvel movies, TV shows, and specials. It all began with "Iron Man" in 2008, and since then, it's grown into an epic saga with over 25 movies and counting.
Phase One: The Assembly
Iron Man (2008)
Kicking off the MCU, we have Tony Stark, a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist, building his Iron Man suit and becoming the superhero we all know and love. This movie set the stage for the entire MCU and introduced us to the concept of the Infinity Stones.
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
While not part of the main MCU storyline, this film introduced us to the Hulk and set the stage for his appearance in later movies.
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Tony Stark faces new challenges as Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash, threatens his world. Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D. keeps an eye on things, and we're introduced to Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow.
Thor (2011)
The God of Thunder himself lands on Earth and becomes embroiled in a war against his brother Loki. This movie also introduces us to the Bifrost, Asgard, and the Tesseract – another Infinity Stone.
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Steve Rogers is transformed into Captain America and fights against the evil HYDRA organization during World War II. We also get our first look at the Cosmic Cube, which later turns out to be another Infinity Stone.
The Avengers (2012)
Earth's mightiest heroes assemble to face the threat of Loki and his alien army. This movie brings together all the heroes from the previous Phase One movies and sets the stage for the Infinity Saga.
Phase Two: The Expansion
Iron Man 3 (2013)
Tony Stark faces off against the Mandarin and the mysterious Extremis virus. This movie explores the consequences of the Battle of New York from "The Avengers" and delves deeper into Tony's psyche.
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Thor and Jane Foster find themselves battling the dark elf Malekith and the Aether, another Infinity Stone. This movie also introduces us to the Convergence and the idea of parallel universes.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff uncover a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. and face off against the Winter Soldier, who is revealed to be Bucky Barnes, Steve's best friend from World War II.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Groot, and Rocket Raccoon team up to stop Ronan the Accuser and his search for the Power Stone, the final Infinity Stone to be revealed at this point.
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Tony Stark creates a new AI called Ultron, which goes rogue and threatens the world. The Avengers must come together once again to stop Ultron and retrieve the Mind Stone, which was used to create him.
Ant-Man (2015)
Scott Lang, a reformed thief, becomes the new Ant-Man and must stop his former mentor, Darren Cross, from using his shrinking technology for evil. This movie also introduces us to the Quantum Realm.
Phase Three: The Endgame
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The Avengers are divided following the events of "Age of Ultron," and a new Sokovia Accords is passed, which would limit the Avengers' activities. This leads to a rift between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark, with each leading a side in a civil war.
Doctor Strange (2016)
Dr. Stephen Strange discovers the world of magic and becomes the Sorcerer Supreme. He also learns about the Time Stone, which will play a crucial role in the Infinity War.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
The Guardians face off against Ego, a powerful being who is also Peter Quill's father. Meanwhile, Baby Groot steals the show, and we learn more about the Sovereign and their relationship with the Eternals.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Peter Parker balances his life as a high school student and a superhero while facing off against the Vulture. This movie also introduces us to the concept of the Stark Industries internship program.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor faces off against his sister Hela and the fire demon Surtur. Meanwhile, he must also compete in the Grandmaster's Contest of Champions on the planet Sakaar. This movie also introduces us to the Hulk's gladiatorial past and the power of the Eternal Flame.
Black Panther (2018)
T'Challa becomes the new King of Wakanda and must face off against his cousin Erik Killmonger, who seeks to use Wakanda's advanced technology to overthrow the world's governments. This movie also introduces us to the vibranium-powered suit worn by Black Panther.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Thanos, the Mad Titan, finally arrives on Earth and seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones to carry out his master plan of genocide. The Avengers must come together one last time to stop him, but not everyone will make it out alive.
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne team up to rescue Janet van Dyne from the Quantum Realm. Meanwhile, they also face off against Ghost, who seeks to steal their technology.
Captain Marvel (2019)
Carol Danvers becomes Captain Marvel and faces off against the Skrulls, who have invaded Earth. This movie also explores the origins of Nick Fury and the pager he uses to contact Captain Marvel in "Avengers: Endgame."
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The surviving Avengers travel back in time to collect the Infinity Stones and reverse the snap that wiped out half of all life in the universe. This movie brings the Infinity Saga to a close and sets the stage for the next chapter in the MCU.
Phase Four: The Multiverse
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
Peter Parker goes on a school trip to Europe but finds himself facing off against the Elementals and the mysterious Mysterio. This movie also introduces us to the concept of the Multiverse and the Snap's effects on other worlds.
Black Widow (2021)
Natasha Romanoff faces off against the Taskmaster and the Red Room while also reconnecting with her past. This movie is set between the events of "Civil War" and "Infinity War."
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes team up to face off against the Flag-Smashers and the Power Broker while also dealing with the legacy of Captain America.
Loki (2021)
Loki faces off against the Time Variance Authority and must fix the timeline he created when he stole the Tesseract in "Avengers: Endgame." This show also introduces us to the concept of the Multiverse and the idea of variant timelines.
What If...? (2021)
This animated series explores alternate realities and asks "What if...?" various events in the MCU had happened differently. This show also introduces us to the Watcher and the Multiverse of Madness.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Shang-Chi faces off against the Ten Rings organization and his father, Wenwu, while also discovering his own heritage and the power of the Ten Rings.
Eternals (2021)
The Eternals, a race of immortal beings, reunite to face off against the Deviants and protect Earth from destruction. This movie also explores the origins of the Eternals and their connection to the Celestials.
Hawkeye (2021)
Clint Barton teams up with Kate Bishop to face off against the Tracksuit Mafia and the Ronin while also dealing with the consequences of his actions in "Endgame."
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Peter Parker faces off against the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and other villains from past Spider-Man movies while also dealing with the fallout from his identity being revealed. This movie also introduces us to the concept of the Multiverse and the idea of crossing over into other dimensions.
Moon Knight (2022)
Marc Spector, a former mercenary, becomes the Moon Knight and faces off against the ancient Egyptian god Ammit. This show also explores the concept of multiple personalities and the power of the moon.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Doctor Strange faces off against Wanda Maximoff, who has become the Scarlet Witch, and must navigate the Multiverse to stop her. This movie also introduces us to the Illuminati and the idea of parallel universes.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Thor faces off against Gorr the God Butcher while also dealing with his feelings for Jane Foster, who has become the Mighty Thor. This movie also introduces us to the concept of the God Butcher and the power of the Eternal Flame.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
The people of Wakanda face off against the underwater kingdom of Talokan while also dealing with the loss of T'Challa. This movie also introduces us to the concept of the underwater world and the power of the Black Panther.
The Future of the MCU
And that's a wrap on the Marvel movie releases in order so far! But the MCU is far from over, with many more movies and TV shows on the way. Here's a quick look at what's coming up next:
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - James Gunn returns to direct the final chapter in the Guardians' story. The Marvels (2023) - Nia DaCosta directs this sequel to "Captain Marvel," which will also star Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau. Fantastic Four (2023) - Jon Watts directs this reboot of the Fantastic Four, which will introduce the classic Marvel heroes to the MCU. Blade (2023) - Mahershala Ali stars as the Daywalker in this reboot of the Blade franchise. Agatha: Coven of Chaos (2023) - Kathryn Hahn returns as Agatha Harkness in this spin-off of "WandaVision."