Marvel Cinematic Universe 34 Films: What Is The Precise Order For New Fans To Watch Them?

Here’s the precise order for the first Marvel Cinematic Universe 34 Films. It has been nearly 16 years since Iron Man ignited the worldwide sensation that is now the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios is now getting ready to release Deadpool and Wolverine, their 34th film, this summer. What is the ideal order to watch the franchise in for people who are new to it?

While there are differing views among MCU enthusiasts on the ideal sequence to enjoy the franchise, a historical timeline order is a popular choice.

However, the optimal sequence for individuals wishing to start with the MCU is to experience the stories in the order that Marvel Studios intended: release order.

The exact release schedule for the 16-year, 34-film Marvel Cinematic Universe is provided below for both new and returning viewers:

Marvel Cinematic Universe 34 Films in Release Order

Iron Man

Release Date: May 2, 2008

The MCU began thrillingly with Tony Stark’s first solo film, which showcased his transformation from playboy millionaire to superhero while he created the first Iron Man suits. The protagonist of Robert Downey Jr., played by Robert Downey Jr., is caught up in a challenging internal conflict as he attempts to reconcile the fallout from his past as a weapon manufacturer with his newfound ability to do good in the world.

You can watch Iron Man on FuboTV and Disney+.

The Incredible Hulk

Release Date: June 13, 2008

In a narrative that finds Bruce Banner evading General Thaddeus Ross and the US army, Edward Norton creates a brand-new Bruce Banner. Banner must modify his objectives and gain control over the furious green anger monster inside of him as he searches for a way out of the predicament that his gamma exposure has put him in.

Fans may access The Incredible Hulk on Disney+ by using a VPN, in addition to HBO Max and DirecTV.

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Iron Man 2

Release Date: May 7, 2010

Tony Stark is searching for a new element to fuel the arc reactor in his chest, which is killing him from palladium poisoning, six months after the events of Iron Man. Scarlett Johansson makes her debut as “Natalie Rushman,” while Don Cheadle takes Terrance Howard’s place as Colonel James Rhodes. Tony soon discovers what lay in the new world now that he’s introduced new, lethal technologies.

Disney+ offers Iron Man 2 for streaming.

Thor

Release Date: May 6, 2011

In 2011, the MCU ventured beyond space for the first time with the introduction of Chris Hemsworth’s character, Thor, who was exiled to Earth following his involvement in a conflict with the Frost Giants. Alongside Hemsworth and Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, Tom Hiddleston‘s character Loki soars to fame. The God of Thunder struggles to reconcile his humanity with his desire to restore his position in Asgard with his family.

Disney+ offers the streaming version of Thor.

Captain America: The First Avenger

Release Date: July 22, 2011

The story of Steve Rogers/Captain America begins before any previous film in the MCU canon, with him serving as an American Army mascot in World War II before taking charge of his fate. After transforming into a superhero, he leads the Howling Commandos against the Red Skull, who utilizes the Tesseract, an extraordinarily potent weapon, to achieve objectives that go much beyond those of Nazi Germany.

Disney+ offers Captain America: The First Avenger for streaming.

The Avengers

Release Date: May 4, 2012

Phase 1 culminates in an epic battle between the Avengers for the first time and Loki, who feels cheated out of governing Asgard and wants to conquer Earth. This fight takes place after five MCU solo films. As a result, Natasha Romanoff, Clint Barton, and the other four main heroes from Phase 1 are forced to work together to thwart the first extraterrestrial invasion of Earth’s history.

Disney+ offers streaming content for The Avengers.

Iron Man 3

Release Date: May 3, 2013

Following the first team-up mission by the Avengers, Tony Stark/Iron Man had to face his demons, reevaluate his role in the universe, and delve into his history with old colleague Aldrich Killian. Tony must accept his new reality while continuing to develop as Iron Man as he solves the mystery behind the Mandarin, a new supervillain who seeks to terrorize the globe and revive the Ten Rings organization.

Disney+ offers Iron Man 3 for streaming.

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Thor: The Dark World

Release Date: November 8, 2013

In this follow-up, Thor teams up with Jane Foster once again to battle Malekith and the Dark Elves, who want to use the Aether, “an ancient force of infinite destruction.”  to send the Earth into perpetual darkness. The God of Thunder, who must balance his existence as an Asgardian God and an Avenger on Earth, learns even more about sacrifice and loss in his next battle after dealing with his brother, Loki.

Disney+, Starz, and DirecTV all provide streaming options for Thor: The Dark World.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Release Date: April 4, 2014

In the first MCU film from Joe and Anthony Russo, Steve Rogers finds himself sucked into a vast political plot while Captain America discovers the wonders of the twenty-first century. Together with former pararescue soldier Sam Wilson and SHIELD agent Natasha Romanoff, Captain America faces an old opponent from his past and the Winter Soldier, a formidable but well-known adversary.

You can view Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Sling, Disney+, Starz, and DirecTV.

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Guardians of the Galaxy

Release Date: August 1, 2014

After obtaining an enigmatic orb, Peter Quill/Star-Lord is imprisoned with Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Drax the Destroyer, who all resolve to work together to win their release. Star-Lord and the Guardians must resolve some major disagreements with one another in the first MCU film that is nearly entirely set off Earth, all the while getting a taste of the cosmic might they will have to contend with for years to come.

You can watch Guardians of the Galaxy on Starz and Disney+.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Release Date: May 1, 2015

After banding together once more to defeat Hydra, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes encounter a new, perhaps global danger in Ultron, the terrifying artificial intelligence program that the Avengers themselves developed. Later, the squad finds out about Wanda and Pietro, the Maximoff twins, two new powerful people who only make Ultron’s plans to destroy the Earth more difficult.

You can stream Avengers: Age of Ultron on Disney+, TruTV, TNT, TBS, Syfy, Sling, and DirecTV.

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Ant-Man

Release Date: July 15, 2015

Paul Rudd‘s first standalone film as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Closing out Phase 2, tells the tale of the character’s reunion with Hank Pym and Hope Van Dyne following his release from jail. In a film that delves into the Quantum Realm for the first time, Lang must learn how to become Ant-Man to steal sensitive technology from Darren Cross/Yellowjacket, all the while giving Scott a sneak peek at just how large the Avengers’ real world is.

You can watch Ant-Man on Disney+, TruTV, Syfy, Sling, TBS, and DirecTV.

Captain America: Civil War

Release Date: May 6, 2016

The Sokovia Accords, which divide Earth’s Mightiest Heroes into teams commanded by Captain America and Iron Man, are approved by the UN, raising doubts about the Avengers after years of causing havoc in their wake. This plot pulls the whole gang into an epic fight, putting them at risk of disintegrating forever, in a movie that introduces Black Panther and Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

You can watch Captain America: Civil War on Disney+, TruTV, TNT, TBS, and DirecTV.

Doctor Strange

Release Date: November 4, 2016

In the highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe premiere, Benedict Cumberbatch played the smug and intelligent neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange, who loses his hands and then learns the Mystic Arts. As Strange discovers how to overcome his terrible injuries and realize his destiny as a hero, this standalone narrative opens the door to everything mysterious and magical in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

You can watch Doctor Strange on Disney+, TruTV, TNT, TBS, and DirecTV.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Release Date: May 5, 2017

Only a few months after their debut solo film, the Guardians find themselves in danger from the Sovereign, which brings them into touch with Mantis and Ego the Living Planet, the father of Peter Quill. The Guardians must endure yet another painful ordeal as they discover the true meaning of family, but this film gives Peter Quill the truth about his ancestry.

Disney+ offers the streaming version of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Release Date: July 7, 2017

After the Civil War, Tom Holland’s first solo Spider-Man film returns him to Queens, allowing him to take on the local criminal scene while learning about more serious threats in his community. As he attempts to gain Tony Stark’s respect and goes about his typical high school routine, Peter finally needs to put an end to the Vulture’s efforts after realizing what it means to be an Avenger.

You can watch Spider-Man: Homecoming on Starz and DirecTV, as well as on Disney+ by using a VPN.

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Thor: Ragnarok

Release Date: November 3, 2017

As the God of Thunder tries to preserve his home, two years after leaving Earth in the Age of Ultron, Thor finds out about the predicted demise of Asgard. In Taika Waititi‘s debut MCU picture, Thor finds himself stuck on Sakaar and thrust into a reunion with the Hulk. From there, he must navigate through an abundance of humor and adventure that culminates in a fight with the Goddess of Death, Hela, with the fate of Asgard hanging in the balance.

You can watch Thor: Ragnarok on Disney+, TruTV, TNT, TBS, and DirecTV.

Black Panther

Release Date: February 16, 2018

Slightly ahead of schedule in the MCU chronology following the Civil War, King T’Challa played by Chadwick Boseman makes his way back to Wakanda to an end to fresh unrest there. Ultimately, this results in one of the most intense hero vs. villain fights in the history of the MCU as T’Challa navigates his new duties as King of Wakanda in an amazing combat with Erik Killmonger, played by Michael B. Jordan.

Disney+ offers Black Panther for streaming.

Avengers: Infinity War

Release Date: April 27, 2018

The third Avengers film brings together almost all of the galaxy’s heroes with the one objective of preventing Thanos from amassing the full Infinity Gauntlet by gathering all six Infinity Stones. This movie features more MCU characters than any of its predecessors, matching the greatest heroes from Earth and beyond against the main antagonist of the Infinity Saga in an epic battle to preserve the cosmos.

Disney+ offers the ability to stream Avengers: Infinity War.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp

Release Date: July 6, 2018

Before Hank Pym and Hope Van Dyne turn to him for assistance on their next mission, Scott Lang is suffering the consequences of his actions during the Civil War. As the family battles both Sonny Burch and the superpowered Ghost, the plot also fully introduces Michelle Pfeiffer’s Janet Van Dyne, adding additional Anti-power to this little sequel that aids in setting up the conclusion of the Infinity Saga.

Disney+ offers Ant-Man and the Wasp for streaming.

Captain Marvel

Release Date: March 8, 2019

In what turned into the second time travel in the MCU, Brie Larson‘s debut solo film presented the narrative of perhaps Marvel’s most formidable hero in an adventure set in the ’90s. In this film, Carol Danvers embarks on an Earthbound journey with a youthful Nick Fury and Phil Coulson, showcasing SHIELD’s early MCU days and upending the MCU watch order.

You can watch Captain Marvel on Disney+, TruTV, TNT, TBS, Sling, and DirecTV.

Avengers: Endgame

Release Date: April 26, 2019

With greater secrecy than any of its predecessors, the last installment of the Infinity Saga takes the Avengers on their most challenging and emotional trip to date. Following the team’s fight against Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War, this follow-up attempted to become the highest-grossing film ever made, delivering heartwarming moments nonstop during its three hours on screen.

You can watch Avengers: Endgame on Disney+, TruTV, TNT, TBS, and DirecTV.

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Spider-Man: Far From Home

Release Date: July 2, 2019

With Spider-Man’s second solo MCU film, which finds him on vacation in Europe as Nick Fury tries to enlist him to battle the Elementals, Phase 3 and the Infinity Saga as a whole came to a close. In this narrative, Peter also confronts Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio, one of the webslinger’s iconic comic villains—though he doesn’t exactly seem like a terrible person from Jump Street.

DirecTV and Starz both provide streaming options for Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Black Widow

Release Date: July 9, 2021

Marvel Studios returned to the MCU chronology to offer Scarlett Johansson her solo film in Phase 4, which takes place soon after the Civil War as she is fleeing from the United Nations, after an eighteen-month break. Alongside Yelena Belova and her Black Widow family, she embarks on an adventurous voyage where she meets the cunning enemy Taskmaster. Later in the plot, the story reveals strong ties to the Disney+ Hawkeye series.

Disney+ offers Black Widow for streaming.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Release Date: September 3, 2021

Shang-Chi, played by Simu Liu, was the first new character introduced in Phase 4. He faced out against his father, the true Mandarin, and an MCU legacy character inside the Ten Rings organization. Shang-Chi utilizes his martial arts expertise to address the concerns that surface about his role in the world as he learns about his history, embarks on a collision course with his father, and even crosses up with a few well-known MCU characters along the way.

Disney+ offers Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings for streaming.

Eternals

Release Date: November 5, 2021

Thousands of years of history were highlighted by Chloé Zhao‘s epic MCU film, which mostly takes place in the MCU chronology after the Eternals relocate to Earth in Avengers: Endgame. In this very representative story that also introduces twelve new characters, these millennia-old heroes must come together to discover the truth about their existence as the Deviants gain strength and endanger life as we know it on a worldwide scale.

Disney+ offers Eternals for streaming.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Release Date: December 17, 2021

In Peter Parker’s third solo Marvel Cinematic Universe film, the Multiverse is unleashed while he deals with the fallout from his identity revelation, all before many antagonists from previous Spider-Man films make their way onto Earth-616. Spidey is faced with hurdles that no 17-year-old could have imagined as he is forced to work with Doctor Strange to solve this issue while also coping with his the issues that are crashing down around him.

You can watch Spider-Man: No Way Home on DirecTV and Starz.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Release Date: May 6, 2022

Following Wanda Maximoff‘s solo narrative on Disney+’s WandaVision, she encounters Doctor Stephen Strange just when the Multiverse’s future is in peril. As he progresses as a sorcerer and encounters adversaries who could very well be even more powerful than him, Doctor Strange learns exactly how big and broad the Multiverse is while leaping between several different universes with America Chavez.

Disney+ offers a streaming version of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Thor: Love and Thunder

Release Date: July 8, 2022

The God of Thunder embarks on a journey for inner peace as he seeks to understand who he is and his place in the cosmos following years of battling both alone and with the Avengers. Gorr the God Butcher, who teams up with the Guardians of the Galaxy and reunites with Natalie Portman’s reimagined Jane Foster, puts Thor’s goals on hold by endangering the survival of all gods throughout the cosmos.

You can watch Thor: Love and Thunder on Disney+.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Release Date: November 11, 2022

The second Black Panther movie is the most current in both the MCU timeline and the actual release schedule, primarily serving as a moving send-off to the late Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa as Phase 4 concludes. This movie also has a lot in common with Disney+’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, as Wakanda gets entangled in a war with Namor the Sub-Mariner, and his nation of Talokan. In addition, it’s Namor’s much-awaited Marvel Studios production debut.

Disney+ will offer Black Panther: Wakanda Forever for streaming on Wednesday, February 1.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Release Date: February 17, 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the conclusion of the Ant-Man trilogy, marks the beginning of Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Ant-Family is drawn into the Quantum Realm, where they must face Kang the Conquerer, their greatest obstacle so far.

As the original Ant-Man and the Wasp, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lily are back, with additional stars Kathryn Newton, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Michael Douglas.

Disney+ is currently offering Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania for streaming.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Release Date: May 5, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marked James Gunn, the new co-CEO of DC Studios,’s final collaboration with Marvel Studios. The Guardians are sent on a cosmic expedition where they battle the High Evolutionary and learn the truth about the past of the notorious Rocket, all while one of their own lives is in jeopardy.

The final film in the Guardians trilogy stars Chukwudi Iwuji with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, and Pom Klementieff.

Disney+ is now offering Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 for streaming.

The Marvels

Release Date: November 10, 2023

Characters and storylines from The Marvels Disney+ series and the big screen are combined in The Marvels. Captain Marvel makes a comeback in the ensemble film, teaming up with teenage superhero Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) and a superpowered Monica Rambeau, whom she first met as a youngster in the 1990s.

The all-female superhero team of Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani leads The Marvels, while Zawe Ashton is in charge of the villainous side.

Disney+ is currently offering the Captain Marvel sequel for streaming.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Release Date: July 25, 2024

In 2024, Marvel Studios will only release one new film, Deadpool & Wolverine, with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their respective roles. Wade Wilson will make a comeback for a Multiversal adventure with ties to Loki’s TVA and every aspect of Marvel film history, following two solo films under 20th Century Fox.

The threequel will star Reynolds and Jackman, but other well-known X-Men, Deadpool franchise icons, and many more characters from Marvel’s past are anticipated to make appearances, including the Merc with a Mouth, who is finally joining the MCU.

On July 25, Deadpool & Wolverine opens in cinemas.

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