Joel Tapia
Well lucky for you, Twinfinite has a guide to help you navigate and give yourself the best experience of watching the franchise, both for first-timers and for longtime fans who want to rewatch their favorite franchise from the start.
It’s important to remember that the way Marvel has been telling the MCU’s story is different now that we have left the Infinity Saga and are currently in the Multiverse Saga. The storytelling was much more scattered in phases 1, 2, and 3, where Marvel told its stories in theaters and across ABC, Netflix, Hulu, and Freeform. Now, things have been much more tightened down with the Multiverse Saga, thanks to Marvel Studios locking things down to only being theatrical releases or Disney+ titles.
Please note: The guide has been broken down into rough phases for convenience; the television entries during the Infinity Saga don’t officially belong to any of the phases.
Without further ado, here is the definitive guide on how to watch the MCU in release order.
Phase 1- Infinity Saga
Iron ManThe Incredible HulkIron Man 2ThorOne-Shot: The ConsultantCaptain America: The First AvengerOne-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s HammerThe AvengersOne-Shot: Item 47
Phase 2- Infinity Saga
Iron Man 3One-Shot: Agent CarterAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1, Episodes 1-7Thor: The Dark WorldOne-Shot: All Hail the KingAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1, Episodes 8-16Captain America: The Winter SoldierAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1, Episodes 17-22Guardians of the GalaxyAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2, Episodes 1-10Agent Carter Season 1Daredevil Season 1Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2, Episodes 11-19Avengers: Age of UltronAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2, Episodes 20-22WHiH Newsfront Season 1: Ant-ManAnt-Man
Phase 3- Infinity Saga
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3, Episodes 1-10Jessica Jones Season 1Agent Carter Season 2Daredevil Season 2Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3, Episodes 11-19WHiH Newsfront Season 2: Captain America: Civil WarCaptain America: Civil WarAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3, Episodes 20-22Luke Cage Season 1Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4, Episodes 1-8Doctor StrangeAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: SlingshotAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4, Episodes 9-15Iron Fist Season 1Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4, Episodes 16-22Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Spider-Man: HomecomingThe DefendersInhumansThor: RagnarokThe Punisher Season 1Runaways Season 1Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5, Episodes 1-10Black PantherJessica Jones Season 2Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5, Episodes 11-18Avengers: Infinity WarAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5, Episodes 19-22Cloak and Dagger Season 1Luke Cage Season 2Ant-Man and the WaspIron Fist Season 2Daredevil Season 3Runaways Season 2The Punisher Season 2Captain MarvelCloak and Dagger Season 2Avengers: EndgameAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 6Jessica Jones Season 3Peter’s To-Do ListSpider-Man: Far From Home
Phase 4- Multiverse Saga
Runaways Season 3Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 7HelstromWandaVisionThe Falcon and the Winter SoldierLoki Season 1Black WidowWhat If…? Season 1Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsEternalsHawkeyeSpider-Man: No Way HomeMoon KnightDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessMs. MarvelThor: Love and ThunderI Am Groot Season 1She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Aug. 18, 2022)Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Nov. 11, 2022)The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Holiday 2022)
Phase 5- Multiverse Saga
What If…? Season 2 (Early 2023)Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Feb. 17, 2023)Secret Invasion (Spring 2023)Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 5, 2023)Echo (Summer 2023)Loki Season 2 (Summer 2023)The Marvels (July 28, 2023)Blade (Nov. 3, 2023)Ironheart (Fall 2023)Agatha: Coven of Chaos (Winter 2023/2024)Daredevil: Born Again (Spring 2024)Captain America: New World Order (May 3, 2024)Thunderbolts (July 28, 2024)Spider-Man: Freshman Year (2024)Marvel Zombies (2024)
Phase 6- Multiverse Saga
Fantastic 4 (Nov. 8, 2024)Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (May 2, 2025)Avengers: Secret Wars (Nov. 7, 2025)
That is the definitive guide to all MCU films, series, and shorts in release order. As this franchise continues expanding, look for even more entries here to help you in your future MCU endeavors.
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