Every MCU theatrical film in release order — from Iron Man to Captain America: Brave New World
This guide lists every main Marvel Cinematic Universe film in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 35 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
Start the Marvel Cinematic Universe saga with Iron Man (2008), the first film audiences saw and the usual entry for a full rewatch. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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The Incredible Hulk (2008) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Iron Man 2 (2010) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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In release order, Thor (2011) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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In release order, Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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The Avengers (2012) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Iron Man 3 (2013) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Thor: The Dark World (2013) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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In release order, Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Ant-Man (2015) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Captain America: Civil War (2016) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Doctor Strange (2016) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Thor: Ragnarok (2017) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Black Panther (2018) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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In release order, Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Captain Marvel (2019) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Black Widow (2021) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Eternals (2021) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Marvel Cinematic Universe entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) is a core middle chapter for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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The Marvels (2023) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025) is the last main Marvel Cinematic Universe installment in release order and the capstone for a full marathon. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 35 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe universe.
