Every Movie & TV Show To Watch Before ‘VisionQuest’ (And 1 Book You Must Read)

The Avengers: United They Stand (1999-2000) was the first Avengers cartoon to hit the small screen and focused on lesser-known heroes tasked with protecting the planet from Ultron and other enemies. Vision was a major part of the series, and it also explored the love triangle between Vision and the Scarlet Witch.

Considering Vision hadn't had a major role in TV before this show, it was bold to dive into the romantic subplot he had with the Scarlet Witch, and it helped to make him a standout. It's one of the earliest adaptations of the character and a perfect set up for the foundation of what's in VisionQuest.

The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010-2012) is one of the best Avengers cartoons out there, and each episode explored a comic story as well as iconic arcs that were totally original to the series. It also took its time to give us a great origin for both Ultron and Vision, introducing the latter as a villain-turned-hero.

This is the definitive way to see Vision's story outside the MCU, and it gave us a fantastic look at how the character adapted to a world where he truly is one of a kind. While we never got to see his romance with Wanda, The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes more than makes up for it with great character moments and action.

Building on the success of the MCU, Avengers Assemble (2012-2019) feels very similar to that in both execution and design, and the Vision proves that more than any other iteration. His design is memorable for looking like the movie version, and his personality is no different, really leaning on Paul Bettany's work.

Ultimately, Avengers Assemble's Vision is a safe iteration, just the MCU version in a different light. His powers are fun, and his personality is equally as fitting, but it doesn't change the formula at all. It's a great way to better understand Bettany's Vision, but that's about it.

Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), and Iron Man 3 (2013) introduced us to J.A.R.V.I.S., the artificial assistant who would later become the Vision, as well as builder bots DUM-E and U. Voiced by Bettany, he was by Tony's side in crafting his suits as well as in many battles before gaining his own body.

J.A.R.V.I.S. was also inspired by Edwin Jarvis, who has a prominent role in the Agent Carter (2015-2016) series and cameos in Avengers: Endgame (2019). He's also returning as a human form of the intelligence in VisionQuest. But we wouldn't be here if it weren't for J.A.R.V.I.S. in the Iron Man trilogy, bringing the deadpan humor, caring nature, and iconic voice.

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) marks the origin of Vision as a vessel that Ultron initially wanted to put his consciousness into. With a vibranium body, he was taken by the Avengers and given the brain patterns of J.A.R.V.I.S. by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner, so he would instead become an ally of humanity.

It's a great introduction to the character, and the film wastes no time getting him acquainted with the team. To really understand where the Vision came from, Avengers: Age of Ultron is a must-watch film, especially since it also introduces Ultron and F.R.I.D.A.Y., who both appear in VisionQuest.

Captain America: Civil War (2016) divides the Avengers with the Sokovia Accords, as well as the Vision, who must balance cold, hard logic with his personal feelings towards fellow Avengers. It's a great film that challenges him in a way that isn't the focus but enhances the larger story.

This is where we see the Vision confront his humanity and his love for Wanda Maximoff, and while it's not confessed, it's a great way to show how quickly the world and Wanda changed him. This movie doesn't make the Vision a major focus, but it's key to his growth.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018) was a game-changing film for Vision, as we finally saw him and Wanda as a couple who now have to grapple with separation as Thanos makes a move to get the Mind Stone, killing Vision in the process.

It's a tragic story for Vision, as he has to die not once but twice, by the woman he loves and then Thanos. All the while, Vision is at peace with his fate, confessing his love and setting up a rebirth that will continue in WandaVision.

WandaVision has two types of Visions: one born of Wanda's grief over losing someone she loved and being unable to bury the body, and another born of S.W.O.R.D. as a weapon. What we see is a version of Vision who reminds Wanda of her humanity as well as someone who is a father to Billy and Tommy in her make-believe reality.

He also gives the real Vision the tools to free him from S.W.O.R.D. and forge his own past. This is one of the most important shows to watch before VisionQuest because it delivers all the ingredients we need to get the full story.

The second part in the trilogy that began with WandaVision, Agatha All Along (2024) is loosely tied to Vision as Agatha Harkness goes on a journey to regain her witchy powers. With the help of a mysterious teenager, we learn there's more to the story than meets the eye.

The key element of this series is the introduction of one of Vision and Wanda's children in the real world, and it sets up the return of Tommy Maximoff in VisionQuest. It also establishes the level of creative liberty this trilogy has and how each entry is unique in style and execution.

What If…? (2021-2014) is a series that focuses on the Multiverse through the eyes of Uatu the Watcher. As a result, we will see many versions of the same characters over its three seasons, including Vision and Wanda.

The series highlights their enduring love, regardless of reality, as well as Ultron, who, if he had won, would use Vision's body and the Infinity Stones to become Infinity Ultron. It's not necessary to watch the show, but it's still a great addition if you want a deeper understanding of the characters.