To watch Marvel Studios films on release dates makes a lot of sense, but doing so results in a confusing storyline.
Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Here’s how to watch Marvel movies in order.
Captain America
The first avenger tells a narrative before the events of Thor: The Dark World.
Captain Marvel
There is a fight between the Kree and the Skrulls, an interplanetary conflict that Captain Marvel finds herself in.
The Iron Man
Weapons experiments are taking place abroad when terrorists captureTony Stark and force him to construct a great weapon.
Iron Man 2
The events of Iron Man 2 take place two years after the events of the first Iron Man.
Thor
Thor arrives in New Mexico in Iron Man 2, and Coulson leaves his mission to watch Tony Stark deal with a crisis there.
The Hulk
The Hulk has gone on a rampage at a college, and this narrative took place in 2010.
The Avengers
The history resumes after a brief pause after the Iron Man 2/Thor/Incredible Hulk cluster.
Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3 takes place around Christmas of 2012.
Thor: The Dark World
Thor: The Dark World provides an update on the events that have taken place since the previous film.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain America and Black Widow are introduced as they investigate a S.H.I.E.L.D. Plot.
The Guardians of the Galaxy
They must work together to stop the fanatical warrior intent on purging the universe of all life.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
This takes place mere months after the events of the first film.
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Age of Ultron introduced Tony Stark’s development of artificial intelligence known as Ultron.
Ant-Man
Set after the happenings of Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Captain America: Civil War
This movie introduces Steve as the leader of a newly created squad of Avengers.
Black Panther
T’Challa returns to Wakanda following the death of the Wakandan monarch T’Chaka.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
All characters in spider man’s life, including his classmates, are introduced to the viewer in the film.
Black Widow
Natasha is forced to face the darkest corners of her ledger.
Doctor Strange
In Captain America: Civil War, Dr. Stephen Strange is particularly mentioned.
Thor: Ragnarok
In Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok, Thor’s universe is on the verge of exploding.
Ant-Man and the Wasp
The Wasp is introduced as Ant-Man’s partner.
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Infinity War is the first of those films that plan on a two-part narrative.
Avengers: Endgame
In terms of Avengers: Endgame, the film’s most meaningful events take place after.
WandaVision
Two superheroes were enjoying their perfect life, and both began to wonder about their reality.
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: Far From Home has been set in the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame.
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Sam Wilson tries to take the armor of Captain America in Falcon and Winter Soldier.
Shang-Chi and The Legend Of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi is forced to face the past he believed he had left behind because of his dad.
There you have it! Make sure you’ve prepared some popcorn; you’re going to understand the release date complexity, and don’t forget to enjoy!
Seems interesting for anyone really invested in Marvel. I never really pictured a sequence for those movies since I don’t really keep up with every Marvel movie, but it makes sense.