Explore the Marvel Cinematic Universe: How to Watch Marvel Movies and Shows in Order
May 2, 2025
Whether you’re a newcomer stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) for the first time or are gearing up for an epic rewatch, figuring out where to start can feel like a big decision.
With 35+ films, a growing collection of shows on Disney+, and intertwining timelines with multiverse twists — our comprehensive guide breaks it all down.
Keep reading to discover how to watch Marvel movies (and shows) in order on Hulu with Disney+.
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How to Watch Marvel Movies in Order
Are you new to the MCU? Get ready for an exciting journey.
With dozens of films and a growing list of TV series, there are two ways we suggest diving into the adventure: by release date or by canon timeline.
By Release Date (AKA “Phase Order”)
For an experience that’s authentic to the earliest Marvel fans, watching the movies and series by release date is the most popular option and the easiest to follow.
Why are Marvel movies grouped in “Phases?”
Marvel movies are released in phases, allowing for the organization of massive story arcs.
The Infinity Saga
Phases 1 – 3 are considered the “Infinity Saga” because they revolve around finding and protecting six powerful artifacts called Infinity Stones — a story arch that stretches over 23 movies and ends with Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Phase One (2008 – 2012)
1. Iron Man* (2008)
2. The Incredible Hulk* (2008)
3. Iron Man 2* (2010)
4. Thor* (2011)
5. Captain America: The First Avenger* (2011)
6. The Avengers* (2012)
*Titles are available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
Phase Two (2013 – 2015)
7. Iron Man 3* (2013)
8. Thor: The Dark World* (2013)
9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier* (2014)
10. Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014)
11. Avengers: Age of Ultron* (2015)
12. Ant-Man* (2015)
*Titles are available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
Phase Three (2016 – 2019)
13. Captain America: Civil War* (2016)
14. Doctor Strange* (2016)
15. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2* (2017)
16. Spider-Man™: Homecoming* (2017)
17. Thor: Ragnarok* (2017)
18. Black Panther* (2018)
19. Avengers: Infinity War* (2018)
20. Ant-Man and the Wasp* (2018)
21. Captain Marvel* (2019)
22. Avengers: Endgame* (2019)
23. Spider-Man™: Far From Home* (2019)
*Titles are available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
The Multiverse Saga
Explore alternate realities, timelines, and characters in the Marvel multiverse.
In addition to introducing the multiverse, this saga marks the start of Marvel’s Disney+ series, which fill in character backstories, bridge gaps between films, and expand the multiverse.
Phase Four (2021 – 2022)
24. Disney+ Series: WandaVision* (2021)
25. Disney+ Series: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier* (2021)
26. Disney+ Series: Loki* (2021)
27. Black Widow* (2021)
28. Disney+ Series: What If…?* (2021)
29. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings* (2021)
30. Eternals* (2021)
31. Spider-Man™: No Way Home (2021)
32. Disney+ Series: Hawkeye* (2021)
33. Disney+ Series: Moon Knight* (2022)
34. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* (2022)
35. Disney+ Series: Ms. Marvel* (2022)
36. Thor: Love and Thunder* (2022)
37. Disney+ Series: I Am Groot* (2022)
38. Disney+ Series: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law* (2022)
39. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* (2022)
*Titles are available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
Phase Five (2023 – 2025)
40. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania* (2023)
41. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3* (2023)
42. The Marvels* (2023)
43. Disney+ Series: Secret Invasion* (2023)
44. Disney+ Series: Echo* (2024)
45. Disney+ Series: Agatha All Along* (2024)
46. Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024)
47. Disney+ Series: Daredevil: Born Again* (2025)
48. Disney+ Series: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man* (2025)
49. Captain America: Brave New World* (Upcoming, 2025)
50. Thunderbolts* (Upcoming, 2025)
51. Disney+ Series: Ironheart (Upcoming, 2025)
*Titles are available with the Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic/Premium. Access content from each service separately.
Phase Six (Upcoming)
52. The Fantastic Four: First Steps* (Upcoming, 2025)
53. Disney+ Series: Eyes of Wakanda (Upcoming, 2025)
54. Disney+ Series: Marvel Zombies (Upcoming, 2025)
55. Disney+ Series: Wonder Man (Upcoming, 2025)
There are so many more stories to tell within the MCU. Check back for updates on upcoming Marvel movies and Disney+ series.
By Marvel Chronological Timeline
For those familiar with the Marvel Universe, watching the movies and series chronologically according to canon is a fun way to experience the story. This means viewing them in the order events occur within the MCU timeline, allowing the universe to unfold narratively.
Phase One
1. Captain America: The First Avenger
2. Captain Marvel
3. Iron Man
4. Iron Man 2
5. The Incredible Hulk
6. Thor
7. The Avengers
Phase Two
8. Iron Man 3
9. Thor: The Dark World
10. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
11. Guardians of the Galaxy
12. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
13. Disney+ Series: I Am Groot
14. Avengers: Age of Ultron
15. Ant-Man
Phase Three
16. Captain America: Civil War
17. Black Widow
18. Spider-Man: Homecoming
19. Black Panther
20. Doctor Strange
21. Thor: Ragnarok
22. Ant-Man and the Wasp
23. Avengers: Infinity War
24. Avengers: Endgame
25. Disney+ Series: Loki
26. Disney+ Series: What If…?
27. Disney+ Series: WandaVision
28. Disney+ Series: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
29. Spider-Man: Far From Home
30. Spider-Man: No Way Home
31. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
32. Eternals
33. Disney+ Series: Hawkeye
Phase Four
34. Disney+ Series: Moon Knight
35. Disney+ Series: She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
36. Disney+ Series: Ms. Marvel
37. Thor: Love and Thunder
38. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
39. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Phase Five
40. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
41. Disney+ Series: Secret Invasion
42. Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3
43. Disney+ Series: Echo
44. The Marvels
45. Deadpool & Wolverine
46. Disney+ Series: Agatha All Along
Ready to start your journey through the MCU? Check out our guide to the best Marvel movies of all time — now streaming on Disney+.
Marvel Watch Order FAQs
Can I Watch Marvel Movies Out of Order?
You can jump in anywhere and enjoy a stand-alone Marvel story. However, if you’re ready to dive deep into the MCU and don’t know where to start, watching them in release-date order will make it easier to follow the character arcs, world-building, and connections between films.
What’s the Next Marvel Movie Coming Out?
The latest Marvel movie is Thunderbolts, in theaters now. This highly anticipated Marvel story brings together a powerhouse cast, including Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
There’s even more Marvel action on the horizon with The Fantastic Four: First Steps arriving in theaters later this summer. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in Marvel’s long-awaited reboot of the iconic superhero family.
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How Many Marvel Movies Are There?
There are currently 37 Marvel movies, including the two upcoming films, Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Keep up on everything happening in the MCU on the official Marvel website.
