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MCU watch order

Marvel Studios theatrical films from Iron Man (2008) through Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)—US release order on one tab, approximate MCU story chronology on the other. Disney+ series are FAQ-only. All Spider-Man brand films (including Raimi/Amazing) and Insomniac games live on separate pages.

Updated August 2026

Release order

When each MCU film opened in US theaters (or day-and-date)—one row per movie from Iron Man (2008) through Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026). Disney+ series and unreleased titles (Doomsday) stay in FAQ.

  • Classic path → watch in Release order from Iron Man straight through Brand New Day
  • Chronology-curious → use Story tab (Cap First Avenger & Captain Marvel jump early)
  • Short on time → Phase One through Endgame first; Multiverse Saga after
  • Games → Insomniac Marvel's Spider-Man is a different timeline page
Story order tips

Approximate in-universe film order fans use when skipping series—WWII Cap and 1990s Captain Marvel first, then the modern Avengers era through Multiverse Saga. Dates on Story rows are sorting aids, not official calendar stamps.

  • Earliest fiction on this page → Captain America: The First Avenger (WWII)
  • 1995 → Captain Marvel before modern Iron Man
  • Infinity Saga climax → Infinity War then Endgame
  • Fantastic Four → alternate Earth-828 vibe—see its Story note

Timeline

When each season premiered in the US. Expand a row for dates and where it fits in your watch order.

Release order

  1. Iron Man

    Iron Man

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 1Live-action

    Tony Stark is captured, builds the first Iron Man suit, and goes public as a hero—the modern MCU’s starting point in release order.

    Overview
    Jon Favreau’s grounded tech thriller launches the shared universe with Robert Downey Jr. as Stark. Pepper Potts, James Rhodes, and S.H.I.E.L.D. oversight appear early and keep paying off for a decade.
    Related games
    No Disney+ series required first. Insomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man games are a different continuity—see the Spider-Man games timeline.
    Where it fits
    Best first film on the Release tab. Skipping it weakens later Avengers banter and Stark’s arc through Endgame. Story-tab viewers who started with Cap or Captain Marvel still usually watch this before The Avengers.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 2, 2008 (Phase One).
  2. The Incredible Hulk

    The Incredible Hulk

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 1Live-action

    Bruce Banner is on the run from the military while trying to cure the Hulk—Edward Norton stars, with a Tony Stark cameo tying the film into early MCU continuity.

    Overview
    A Universal co-production era Hulk movie folded into Marvel Studios’ timeline. Tone and cast differ from later Mark Ruffalo appearances, but General Ross and the Abomination remain reference points.
    Related games
    No required series bridge. Story tab places it near Iron Man 2 in the ~2010 window.
    Where it fits
    Canon but optional for many first-timers. If you skip it, Age of Ultron onward still reads; watch it when you want Ross context before Civil War and Brave New World.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release June 13, 2008 (Phase One).
  3. Iron Man 2

    Iron Man 2

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 1Live-action

    Stark Expo glamour meets Whiplash’s revenge while Natasha Romanoff embeds at Stark Industries for S.H.I.E.L.D.

    Overview
    Expands Stark’s public life, introduces Black Widow to the film slate, and leans harder into the Avengers Initiative tease. Justin Hammer and Whiplash raise the industrial-espionage stakes.
    Related games
    No series prerequisite. Widow’s film backstory later expands in Black Widow (2021).
    Where it fits
    Watch right after Iron Man. It is the natural Phase One middle chapter before Thor and Cap arrive.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 7, 2010 (Phase One).
  4. Thor

    Thor

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 1Live-action

    Odin banishes Thor to Earth; Asgard’s politics and Loki’s schemes collide with small-town New Mexico.

    Overview
    Kenneth Branagh brings mythic fantasy into the MCU. Loki, Jane Foster, Heimdall, and the Bifrost become long-running franchise pillars.
    Related games
    No series required. Later Thor films reboot the tone; this one establishes the Nine Realms baseline.
    Where it fits
    Essential before The Avengers if you want Loki’s invasion to land. Chronology sits just before the Battle of New York.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 6, 2011 (Phase One).
  5. Captain America: The First Avenger

    Captain America: The First Avenger

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 1Live-action

    Steve Rogers becomes Captain America in World War II, battles Hydra, and ends the film on ice—decades before the modern Avengers.

    Overview
    A period war adventure that seeds the Tesseract, Hydra, and Bucky Barnes. The closing bridge into the present sets up Cap’s fish-out-of-water arc.
    Related games
    No series required. Pair with Winter Soldier and Civil War for Cap’s full film arc.
    Where it fits
    On Release order it arrives late in Phase One; on the Story tab it is often the first film. Strong entry if you prefer chronological viewing.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 22, 2011 (Phase One).
  6. Marvel's The Avengers

    Marvel's The Avengers

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 1Live-action

    Earth’s Mightiest Heroes assemble in New York against Loki and the Chitauri—the Phase One team-up payoff.

    Overview
    Joss Whedon’s ensemble proves the shared-universe bet. The Battle of New York becomes the MCU’s first city-scale disaster and a recurring trauma reference.
    Related games
    No series required. Endgame later revisits this battle via time travel.
    Where it fits
    Watch after the Phase One solos (or at least Iron Man, Thor, and Cap). Skipping solos is possible but flatter.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 4, 2012 (Phase One finale).
  7. Iron Man 3

    Iron Man 3

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 2Live-action

    After New York, Stark wrestles with anxiety while Extremis terrorists and a Mandarin mythos hit close to home.

    Overview
    Shane Black’s holiday action tone reframes Stark without a full Avengers team. Extremis and Killian escalate personal stakes over cosmic ones.
    Related games
    No series bridge. Mandarin storytelling is revisited later with caution—stay spoiler-light here.
    Where it fits
    Opens Phase Two. Fine to watch immediately after The Avengers; not required before Guardians.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 3, 2013 (Phase Two).
  8. Thor: The Dark World

    Thor: The Dark World

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 2Live-action

    Malekith hunts the Aether while Jane Foster is pulled into Asgard’s war across the Nine Realms.

    Overview
    A darker Thor middle chapter that advances Infinity Stone mythology (Reality Stone). Jane’s bond with Asgard deepens before later films reboot the series’ humor.
    Related games
    No series required. Love and Thunder later revisits Jane in a very different register.
    Where it fits
    Useful before Infinity War for Aether context; some viewers postpone it without major confusion.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release November 8, 2013 (Phase Two).
  9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

    Captain America: The Winter Soldier

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 2Live-action

    Cap and the Falcon uncover Hydra inside S.H.I.E.L.D. while the Winter Soldier hunts from the shadows.

    Overview
    A political thriller that demolishes the MCU’s spy infrastructure and redefines Cap’s trust in institutions. Bucky’s return drives the next decade of Cap stories.
    Related games
    The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+) continues Sam and Bucky after Endgame—optional before Brave New World.
    Where it fits
    Essential before Civil War. One of the highest-priority Phase Two films for story continuity.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release April 4, 2014 (Phase Two).
  10. Guardians of the Galaxy

    Guardians of the Galaxy

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 2Live-action

    A ragtag cosmic crew races for the Power Stone with a mixtape soundtrack and found-family chaos.

    Overview
    James Gunn’s space opera widens the MCU beyond Earth. Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot become central to Infinity War.
    Related games
    Holiday Special and Vol. 2 deepen the crew; this page lists films only.
    Where it fits
    Can be watched mid-Phase Two with little Earth homework. Do not skip before Infinity War.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release August 1, 2014 (Phase Two).
  11. Avengers: Age of Ultron

    Avengers: Age of Ultron

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 2Live-action

    Stark’s peacekeeping AI turns genocidal; Wanda and Vision enter as Ultron razes Sokovia.

    Overview
    The Avengers fracture emotionally and geographically. Sokovia’s fallout writes the Accords debate that explodes in Civil War.
    Related games
    WandaVision (Disney+) later expands Wanda and Vision’s bond—helpful before Multiverse of Madness, not before Ultron.
    Where it fits
    Direct sequel to The Avengers—watch that first. Required before Civil War and Infinity War.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 1, 2015 (Phase Two).
  12. Ant-Man

    Ant-Man

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 2Live-action

    Thief Scott Lang inherits Hank Pym’s shrinking tech for a heist that still ties into Avengers politics.

    Overview
    A lighter Phase Two closer introducing Pym particles and the Quantum Realm—later critical to Endgame’s time heist.
    Related games
    No series required. Ant-Man and the Wasp and Quantumania continue Scott and Hope’s line.
    Where it fits
    Watch after Age of Ultron if you can; skipping is less painful than skipping Winter Soldier, but Quantumania assumes you know Scott.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 17, 2015 (Phase Two).
  13. Captain America: Civil War

    Captain America: Civil War

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    The Sokovia Accords split the Avengers; Cap and Iron Man’s friendship collapses in an airport war—and Spider-Man and Black Panther debut.

    Overview
    The Russo brothers open Phase Three with ideological conflict instead of a single villain. Zemo’s plan and Bucky’s fate reshape the roster heading into Infinity War.
    Related games
    Black Widow (2021) is set after this film’s fallout. No series required before Civil War itself.
    Where it fits
    Do not skip. Watch Winter Soldier and Age of Ultron first for maximum impact.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 6, 2016 (Phase Three).
  14. Doctor Strange

    Doctor Strange

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    Surgeon Stephen Strange loses his hands and learns mystic arts to protect reality—and the Time Stone.

    Overview
    Magic, mirror dimensions, and the Ancient One expand MCU cosmology. Strange becomes indispensable in Infinity War and the Multiverse Saga.
    Related games
    Multiverse of Madness continues Strange’s arc; WandaVision context helps that sequel more than this origin.
    Where it fits
    Watch before Infinity War. Fine after Civil War; no hard dependency on Ant-Man.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release November 4, 2016 (Phase Three).
  15. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    The Guardians confront Ego the Living Planet and messy family truths soon after their first adventure.

    Overview
    A direct emotional sequel that deepens Rocket and Yondu while keeping Gunn’s needle-drop energy. Sets character stakes used heavily in Vol. 3.
    Related games
    The Guardians Holiday Special (Disney+) is a bridge before Vol. 3—optional.
    Where it fits
    Story-wise it sits right after Guardians Vol. 1. In release order it lands mid-Phase Three—watch Vol. 1 first either way.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 5, 2017 (Phase Three).
  16. Spider-Man: Homecoming

    Spider-Man: Homecoming

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    Peter Parker balances high school and hero work under Stark’s mentorship while the Vulture strips Avengers-tech wreckage.

    Overview
    Sony’s MCU Spider-Man starts street-level after Civil War. Michael Keaton’s Vulture keeps the threat local and personal.
    Related games
    Separate from Insomniac’s Spider-Man games timeline. No series required.
    Where it fits
    Watch after Civil War. Required before Far From Home and No Way Home.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 7, 2017 (Phase Three).
  17. Thor: Ragnarok

    Thor: Ragnarok

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    Hela returns to claim Asgard; Thor and a gladiator Hulk scramble across Sakaar as Ragnarok looms.

    Overview
    Taika Waititi reinvents Thor with comedy and cosmic color while still destroying Asgard’s status quo—critical setup for Infinity War.
    Related games
    No series required. Love and Thunder continues this comedic Thor voice.
    Where it fits
    Watch before Infinity War. Skipping Dark World is common; skipping Ragnarok is not.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release November 3, 2017 (Phase Three).
  18. Black Panther

    Black Panther

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    T’Challa returns to Wakanda and faces Killmonger’s challenge to the throne and the nation’s isolation.

    Overview
    Ryan Coogler’s cultural landmark expands MCU geopolitics and Afrofuturist worldbuilding. Shuri, Okoye, and Nakia become long-term fixtures.
    Related games
    No series required before this film. Eyes of Wakanda and other later Wakanda projects are outside this movies list.
    Where it fits
    Overlaps Civil War’s aftermath. Watch Civil War first for T’Challa’s introduction; then this film before Wakanda Forever.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release February 16, 2018 (Phase Three).
  19. Avengers: Infinity War

    Avengers: Infinity War

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    Thanos hunts the Infinity Stones across Earth and space—the Snap ends the film on a franchise-wide cliffhanger.

    Overview
    The Russos stage the Infinity Saga’s war chapter. Guardians, Wakanda, and Strange’s gambits collide in one continuity event.
    Related games
    No series required. Ant-Man and the Wasp runs alongside this era and feeds Endgame’s Quantum plan.
    Where it fits
    Do not skip ahead to Endgame. Finish as much of Phase One–Three as you can stomach first—especially the Avengers films and Guardians.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release April 27, 2018 (Phase Three).
  20. Ant-Man and the Wasp

    Ant-Man and the Wasp

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    Hope van Dyne suits up as the Wasp while Scott and the Pyms chase a Quantum Realm rescue during the Snap window.

    Overview
    A mid-stakes heist that quietly installs the Quantum tech Endgame depends on. Ghost and Ava Starr add a grounded antagonist.
    Related games
    No series required. Quantumania continues Kang-level stakes later.
    Where it fits
    Best after Ant-Man and near Infinity War. Story tab places it overlapping the Snap era.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 6, 2018 (Phase Three).
  21. Captain Marvel

    Captain Marvel

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    In 1995, Carol Danvers untangles Kree and Skrull conflicts while the Tesseract points toward a larger war.

    Overview
    A 1990s period origin that explains Carol’s power level before Endgame. Nick Fury’s early S.H.I.E.L.D. years get new texture.
    Related games
    Ms. Marvel and The Marvels connect later—optional before this origin film.
    Where it fits
    Release order places it just before Endgame; Story tab jumps it after Cap’s WWII film. Watch before Endgame either way.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release March 8, 2019 (Phase Three).
  22. Avengers: Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    The remaining Avengers gamble on time travel to undo the Snap—closing the original saga’s emotional arcs.

    Overview
    The Russos deliver the Infinity Saga finale with a time heist structure and long-running character payoffs. It redraws who leads the MCU afterward.
    Related games
    No series required first. Multiverse Saga films assume you know this ending.
    Where it fits
    Mandatory after Infinity War. Treat Far From Home as the epilogue, not a substitute.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release April 26, 2019 (Phase Three).
  23. Spider-Man: Far From Home

    Spider-Man: Far From Home

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 3Live-action

    Post-Blip, Peter’s European class trip turns into a Mysterio deception crisis with global stakes.

    Overview
    First theatrical MCU film after Endgame. EDITH and identity fallout set up No Way Home.
    Related games
    No series required. Brand New Day continues Holland’s film line years later.
    Where it fits
    Watch after Endgame and Homecoming. Skipping it makes No Way Home’s cold open thinner.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 2, 2019 (Phase Three epilogue).
  24. Black Widow

    Black Widow

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 4Live-action

    Natasha revisits Budapest and the Red Room with her found family while Taskmaster closes in—mostly set between Civil War and Infinity War.

    Overview
    A Phase Four release that fills Widow’s past rather than advancing post-Endgame politics. Yelena Belova becomes important afterward.
    Related games
    Hawkeye (Disney+) continues Yelena threads—optional.
    Where it fits
    Release order puts it in 2021; Story tab places it after Civil War. Watch whenever you want her backstory—before or after Endgame both work.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical and Disney+ Premier Access July 9, 2021 (Phase Four).
  25. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 4Live-action

    Shang-Chi confronts his father Wenwu and the Ten Rings organization between San Francisco and mystical Ta Lo.

    Overview
    A martial-arts origin that refreshes the Ten Rings mythos for the Multiverse Saga and introduces major new players.
    Related games
    No series required before this film.
    Where it fits
    Comfortable post-Endgame entry. No Infinity Saga homework beyond general MCU literacy.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release September 3, 2021 (Phase Four).
  26. Eternals

    Eternals

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 4Live-action

    Immortal Celestial agents living among humans confront an Emergence threat that reframes Earth’s secret history.

    Overview
    Chloe Zhao’s ensemble spans millennia and introduces Celestials, Deviants, and a wider cosmic bureaucracy.
    Related games
    No series required. Later Multiverse films reference Celestial fallout lightly.
    Where it fits
    Modern plot sits after Endgame. Divisive tone—watch when ready for a slower mythic detour, not as a Phase One substitute.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release November 5, 2021 (Phase Four).
  27. Spider-Man: No Way Home

    Spider-Man: No Way Home

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 4Live-action

    A botched spell cracks the multiverse; Spider-Men and villains from other worlds collide with Holland’s Peter.

    Overview
    Sony/Marvel event cinema that reframes Peter’s secret identity and opens Multiverse Saga doors without requiring every prior cameo’s homework.
    Related games
    Not the Insomniac games continuity. Brand New Day follows this film’s consequences years later.
    Where it fits
    Watch Far From Home first. Huge payoff if you know Homecoming’s cast; still readable as a standalone spectacle.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release December 17, 2021 (Phase Four).
  28. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 4Live-action

    Strange protects America Chavez while Wanda’s grief twists into multiversal horror.

    Overview
    Sam Raimi’s nightmare energy collides with Illuminati cameos and Scarlet Witch escalation. Dreamwalking and alternate Stranges expand the threat model.
    Related games
    WandaVision (Disney+) is the strongest optional prep of any Phase Four series for a film on this list.
    Where it fits
    Best after No Way Home and with WandaVision context if you can. Skipping the series is possible but Wanda’s motive hits softer.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 6, 2022 (Phase Four).
  29. Thor: Love and Thunder

    Thor: Love and Thunder

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 4Live-action

    Thor faces Gorr the God Butcher while Jane Foster wields a corrupted Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor.

    Overview
    Waititi doubles down on comedy and mythic tragedy. Guardians cameos bridge into their own Vol. 3 path.
    Related games
    No series required.
    Where it fits
    Watch after Ragnarok and Endgame. Optional before Guardians Vol. 3, but the handoff cameo is neater in order.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 8, 2022 (Phase Four).
  30. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 4Live-action

    Wakanda mourns T’Challa and collides with Namor’s underwater nation Talokan over vibranium and succession.

    Overview
    A grief-centered sequel that reorients Wakanda’s leadership and introduces a major new maritime power.
    Related games
    No series required before this film.
    Where it fits
    Watch Black Panther first. Closes Phase Four’s theatrical run thematically.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release November 11, 2022 (Phase Four).
  31. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

    Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 5Live-action

    The Lang–Pym family falls into the Quantum Realm and meets Kang the Conqueror’s tyranny.

    Overview
    Opens Phase Five’s Multiverse war footing with Kang as a headline threat. Expands the Realm from heist backdrop to empire.
    Related games
    Loki (Disney+) explores TVA/Kang variants—optional deep lore, not required for this film’s plot.
    Where it fits
    Watch the prior Ant-Man films first. Useful before later Kang-adjacent marketing, even as Multiverse Saga plans evolve.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release February 17, 2023 (Phase Five).
  32. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 5Live-action

    Rocket’s origin forces the Guardians into a rescue war against the High Evolutionary.

    Overview
    James Gunn closes the Guardians trilogy with character-first stakes and a handoff to a new lineup.
    Related games
    Guardians Holiday Special (Disney+) sits before this film emotionally—optional.
    Where it fits
    Watch Vol. 1–2 first. Holiday Special is a sweetener, not a gate.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 5, 2023 (Phase Five).
  33. The Marvels

    The Marvels

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 5Live-action

    Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan’s powers entangle during a universe-hopping crisis.

    Overview
    A lighter team-up that depends on character chemistry across film and series introductions.
    Related games
    Ms. Marvel and WandaVision are the most useful optional series pairings on this entire movies page.
    Where it fits
    Watch Captain Marvel first. Ms. Marvel (Disney+) massively improves Kamala’s introduction; Monica’s WandaVision arc helps too.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release November 10, 2023 (Phase Five).
  34. Deadpool & Wolverine

    Deadpool & Wolverine

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 5Live-action

    Wade Wilson recruits a Wolverine for a TVA/void mission that yanks Fox-era characters into MCU multiverse chaos.

    Overview
    R-rated buddy action that meta-comments on franchise consolidation. Continuity is intentionally elastic compared with Sacred Timeline dramas.
    Related games
    No Disney+ series required. Not a prerequisite for Brave New World or Thunderbolts*.
    Where it fits
    Watchable with minimal MCU homework; funnier if you know Deadpool’s Fox films. Place it late Phase Five on Release; Story treats it as a multiverse side path.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 26, 2024 (Phase Five).
  35. Captain America: Brave New World

    Captain America: Brave New World

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 5Live-action

    Sam Wilson operates as Captain America amid international intrigue and a transformed President Ross.

    Overview
    Continues the Cap mantle after Endgame with geopolitics over super-soldier nostalgia. Ties Falcon-era character work into a theatrical frame.
    Related games
    Falcon and the Winter Soldier recommended, not mandatory.
    Where it fits
    Watch Endgame first. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Disney+) is strong optional prep for Sam’s leadership conflicts.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release February 14, 2025 (Phase Five).
  36. Thunderbolts*

    Thunderbolts*

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 5Live-action

    Valentina assembles damaged antiheroes into a deniable squad—the marketing asterisk hints at a larger identity twist.

    Overview
    A team film built from antagonists and side players rather than classic Avengers leads. Positions black-ops heroics for Phase Six conflicts.
    Related games
    Black Widow and Falcon and the Winter Soldier add warmth; not hard gates.
    Where it fits
    Best after you know Yelena, Bucky, and related Phase Four/Five faces. Still followable as a late Phase Five Release entry.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release May 2, 2025 (Phase Five).
  37. The Fantastic Four: First Steps

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 6Live-action

    Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben face a Galactus-scale threat on a retro-futurist Earth distinct from the main MCU streetscape.

    Overview
    Phase Six opens by importing Marvel’s first family with a period-inspired aesthetic and cosmic stakes aimed at Doomsday-era crossovers.
    Related games
    No series required. Sets table for Avengers: Doomsday (still upcoming—FAQ).
    Where it fits
    Release-order next after Thunderbolts*. Story tab flags Earth-828 as parallel—do not expect 2008–2024 Sacred Timeline continuity inside this film.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 25, 2025 (Phase Six).
  38. Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    TheatricalStreamingPhase 6Live-action

    Tom Holland’s Peter rebuilds life after No Way Home’s identity fallout and faces a new chapter of street-to-city threats.

    Overview
    The latest released MCU film on this page as of August 2026. Continues Sony/Marvel’s Holland trilogy thread into Phase Six.
    Related games
    Separate from Insomniac games. Avengers: Doomsday remains FAQ-only until it opens.
    Where it fits
    Watch No Way Home first. Not a substitute for Doomsday—still a Spider-Man lane film.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical release July 31, 2026 (Phase Six).

FAQ

Release vs chronological order, Disney+ shows, Doomsday, Spider-Man movies vs games.

Watch order

Open the Story tab on this page for a film-only chronology. Highlights:

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (WWII)
2. Captain Marvel (1995)
3. Modern Phase One starting with Iron Man
4. Continue through Endgame, then Multiverse Saga films

That differs from theatrical release order (Iron Man first in 2008). Black Widow released in 2021 but is set earlier—Story places it after Civil War.

What's included

Shows like WandaVision, Loki, Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, and Daredevil: Born Again sit between films in the Multiverse Saga. This page is a movies-in-order timeline matching the biggest search intent—listing every season would double the length.

Practical tip: finish Infinity Saga films first; add Phase Four/Five series when a movie references them (e.g. watch Ms. Marvel context before The Marvels if you want full jokes).

This page is the full MCU film list (including Holland’s Spidey titles among Avengers neighbors).

• For every theatrical Spider-Man brand film (Raimi + Amazing + Holland solos + Spider-Verse) see Spider-Man movies in order.
• For Insomniac games see Spider-Man games timeline.

Upcoming

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December 18, 2026 (US)—still upcoming as of this page's August 2026 update, so it is not a Release row yet (we do not invent premiere results). Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026) is the latest film listed. Secret Wars (2027) is also FAQ-only until released.

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.