How to Watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Order

Since the release of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become a cultural phenomenon – quickly becoming one of the most successful movie franchises of all time. Almost two decades later, the MCU includes more than 30 movies and a slew of Disney+ TV shows that take place within a shared continuity. While this gives fans hounds of hours of superhero entertainment, it can be difficult to remember the correct viewing order. But don't worry –  JustWatch's streaming guide has covers everything you need to know if you watch every Marvel movie in order.

The MCU stars many of Hollywood's biggest names in leading roles – such as Robert Downey Jr (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) and Tom Holland (Spider-Man).  With so many amazing Marvel movies to watch, it's important to know which order you'd like to watch them in before you start.

As any devoted Marvel fan will tell you, there are multiple ways you can choose to watch marvel movies in order – either in chronological order or by release order. Check out both orders before to see which one suits your preferences.

Firstly, here's how to watch the MCU in chronological order:

• Captain America: The First Avenger

• Captain Marvel

• Iron Man

• Iron Man 2

• The Incredible Hulk

• Thor

• The Avengers

• Thor: The Dark World

• Iron Man 3

• Captain America: The Winter Soldier

• Guardians of the Galaxy

• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

• Avengers: Age of Ultron

• Ant-Man

• Captain America: Civil War

• Black Widow

• Spider-man: Homecoming

• Black Panther

• Doctor Strange

• Thor: Ragnarok

• Ant-Man and the Wasp

• Avengers: Infinity War

• Avengers: Endgame

• Spider-Man: Far From Home

• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

• Eternals

• Spider-man: No Way Home

• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

• Thor: Love and Thunder

• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

• The Marvels

• Deadpool & Wolverine

• Captain America: Brave New World

• Thunderbolts

• Fantastic Four

• Blade

• Avengers: Doomsday

• Avengers: Secret Wars

However, if you are new to the MCU, I'd recommend watching Marvel movies in order of release so you can get the same experience as Marvel fans that have followed the franchise as it unfolded in cinemas. The release order of the MCU has been categorized by Marvel Studios in two sagas, each including three phases. The story begins with The Infinity Saga, which includes Phase One (2008-2012), Phase Two (2013-2015) and Phase Three (2016-2019). The adventures then continue with The Multiverse Saga, which includes Phase Four (2021-2022), Phase Five (2023-2024) and the upcoming Phase Six (2025-2027).

To help you get the most out of your MCU viewing experience, the list below shows how you can watch all Marvel movies in order by their release date. We've included every legal streaming offer in the United States to show where to watch them online.