In what order should I watch the Marvels? [Chronological order?]

Do you want to watch the Marvel in order, but you don't know where to start? You have two options: the’chronological order (the story's internal timeline) or the’output order in phases.

If you discover the MCU, starts with the release order: it avoids spoilers and follows the narrative progression intended by Marvel. If you're already a fan, the chronological order lets you relive the events in their logical sequence.

Marvel: Watch Order for [year]

Marvel viewing order by storyline

This chronological order follows the internal logic of the events in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not the release date. It's perfect if you want to relive the story in the order it actually unfolds.

Be careful, though: some movies, such as Black Widow Where Captain Marvel are based on flashbacks. Putting them at the top of the list might spoil key events revealed in other movies. Here is the complete list:

1. Captain America : First Avenger (2011) ;
2. Agent Carter (TV series, 2015–2016); ;
3. Captain Marvel (2019) ;
4. Iron Man (2008) ;
5. Iron Man 2 (2010) ;
6. Thor (2011) ;
7. L’Incroyable Hulk (2008) ;
8. Avengers (2012) ;
9. Iron Man 3 (2013) ;
10. Thor : Le Monde des ténèbres (2013) ;
11. Captain America : Le Soldat de l’hiver (2014) ;
12. Les Gardiens de la Galaxie (2014) ;
13. Les Gardiens de la Galaxie Vol. 2 (2017) ;
14. Avengers : L’Ère d’Ultron (2015) ;
15. Ant-Man (2015) ;
16. Captain America : Civil War (2016) ;
17. Black Widow (2021) ;
18. Black Panther (2018) ;
19. Spider-Man : Homecoming (2017) ;
20. Doctor Strange (2016) ;
21. Thor : Ragnarok (2017) ;
22. Ant-Man et la Guêpe (2018) ;
23. Avengers : Infinity War (2018) ;
24. Avengers : Endgame (2019) ;
25. Loki Season 1 (TV series, 2021); ;
26. What If…? (animated series, 2021); ;
27. Loki Season 2 (TV series, 2023); ;
28. WandaVision (TV series, 2021); ;
29. Falcon et le Soldat de l’hiver (TV series, 2021); ;
30. Les Éternels (2021) ;
31. Shang-Chi et la Légende des Dix Anneaux (2021) ;
32. She-Hulk (TV series, 2022); ;
33. Spider-Man : Far From Home (2019) ;
34. Spider-Man : No Way Home (2021) ;
35. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) ;
36. Echo (TV series, 2024); ;
37. Hawkeye (TV series, 2021); ;
38. Moon Knight (TV series, 2022); ;
39. Miss Marvel (TV series, 2022); ;
40. Thor : Love and Thunder (2022) ;
41. Black Panther : Wakanda Forever (2022) ;
42. Werewolf by Night (2022) ;
43. Les Gardiens de la Galaxie : Joyeuses Fêtes (2022) ;
44. Ant-Man et la Guêpe : Quantumania (2023) ;
45. Les Gardiens de la Galaxie Vol. 3 (2023); ;
46. Secret Invasion (2023) ;
47. The Marvels (2023) ;
48. Agatha All Along (TV series, 2024); ;
49. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) ;
50. Captain America : Brave New World (2025) ;
51. Daredevil : Born Again (TV series, 2025); ;
52. Thunderbolts (2025) ;
53. Ironheart (TV series, 2025); ;
54. Les 4 Fantastiques : Premiers Pas (2025) ;
55. Spider-Man : Brand New Day (2026).

The Phases: The Recommended Order for Watching Marvel Movies Based on Release Dates

This order is recommended for a first discovery. You watch movies and TV shows in the order they were conceived and released, which keeps you from getting spoiled on what happens next during your binge-watching session.

If you'd also like to know how many titles are in the series in total, check out our article on the number of movies in the Marvel Universe.

Streaming platforms for MCU content

To watch the Marvel movies in order, Disney+ remains the only comprehensive platform in France. Other services offer only a handful of titles, often for rent.

Disney+ and its offers

Disney+ includes the virtually the entire MCU, a mix of movies and TV shows.

You'll find all the titles mentioned in the previous lists there, from Iron Man (2008) through to the latest releases such as Les 4 Fantastiques : Premiers Pas (2025) and Ironheart (2025).

A quick update on Agatha All Along : The series went through several name changes before its release. You may have seen it advertised as Agatha: Coven of Chaos Where Darkhold Diaries, but the title that was ultimately chosen is indeed Agatha All Along.

Headlines such as Shang-Chi Where Spider-Man : No Way Home are now available in France, so you don't have to wait anymore. And if you want to lower your bill, you can get Disney Plus for less using a few methods described in detail in our dedicated article.

Netflix and Marvel content

In France, Netflix offers virtually no recent MCU movies. Since the launch of Disney+, Disney has brought its Marvel movies and TV shows back to its own platform.

Netflix's Marvel catalog depends on broadcasting rights in effect in your country, but the selection on the French side remains very limited, with sometimes only a few older titles available.

If you'd still like to get the most out of your subscription, find out how Watch Netflix with GamsGo to access the platform at a lower cost.

Amazon Prime Video for rental

On Amazon Prime Video, several Marvel movies are available to rent or buy. This is a convenient option if you only want to watch one or two specific titles without subscribing to Disney+. Availability varies depending on your region, just like on other platforms.

Marvel chronological viewing order: advantages

Follow the MCU's internal timeline Rather than focusing on the theatrical release date, it’s about experiencing the story in the order of events, from the past to the present. Specifically, this order offers you three advantages:

• A consistent monitoring character development,’Iron Man at Captain America via Thor and the game's Guardians of the Galaxy. Do you see how the events of Captain America : Civil War transform alliances, and how Avengers : L’Ère d’Ultron reorganizes the team.
• A clear interpretation of the Connections Between Movies and TV Shows, all the way to major events such as Avengers : Infinity War and Avengers : Endgame. Shows like Loki Where WandaVision fit naturally into the sequence of events.
• A total immersion in a universe that spans several decades and dimensions. Films such as Thor : Le Monde des ténèbres Where Spider-Man : Far From Home make more sense when you know the context of the events that came before.

This order is especially suitable if you already know the basics of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain America : Civil War This illustrates the point well: if you watch it too early in the chronological order, without having seen the events that built up the tensions between the characters, some of its impact is lost.

The Marvel Universe: What You Need to Know Before You Get Started

the Marvel Cinematic Universe began in 2008 with the the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man. Since then, all the movies and TV series have been interconnected, forming one big story divided into phases.

Each phase often ends with a major crossover avengers, as Avengers : Infinity War then Avengers : Endgame.

A few key themes recur throughout the saga, and knowing them helps you understand where the story is headed without getting lost:

• The Founding Heroes : Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and Hulk, brought together for the first time in Avengers. You can view the complete list of Characters in The Avengers to help you find your way.
• Major Turning Points : Captain America : Civil War divides the team, Avengers : L’Ère d’Ultron introduces new characters.
• Cosmic Plots : Les Gardiens de la Galaxie, Doctor Strange and Captain Marvel open up the universe to the rest of the galaxy and the multiverse.
• The New Generation : Black Panther, Spiderman and Ant-Man are taking over from their predecessors.

The series Disney+ also factor into the equation. Loki and Hawkeye, for example, directly follow up on the events of the movies and lay the groundwork for the sequel. If you're also a fan of the competing franchise, we also have a guide to watching the DC Comics in order.

Do you have a favorite list or a question about a specific movie? Share your thoughts in the comments.