Every Marvel Movie in Release Order: Your Ultimate Guide
Hey there, Marvel enthusiasts! Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? We've all been there - trying to figure out the best order to watch Marvel movies, right? Well, fret no more! Today, we're going to dive into every Marvel movie in release order and make sure you don't miss a single beat. So, grab your popcorn, get comfy, and let's dive in! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and every marvel movie in release order.
The Avengers Assemble: Phase One (2008-2012)
Our saga begins with the birth of the MCU in 2008. Iron Man kicked things off, introducing us to the genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, Tony Stark. This movie set the tone for the entire universe, with its blend of action, humor, and heart.
Iron Man (2008)
Release date: May 2, 2008 Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Release date: June 13, 2008 Director: Louis Leterrier Starring: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Release date: May 7, 2010 Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke
Thor (2011)
Release date: May 6, 2011 Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Release date: July 22, 2011 Director: Joe Johnston Starring: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell
The Avengers (2012)
Release date: May 4, 2012 Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner
Phase Two: Expanding the Universe (2013-2015)
Phase Two brought us deeper into the MCU, introducing new heroes and expanding the storylines of our favorites. We also got our first taste of the Infinity Stones, which would later become crucial to the universe's fate.
Iron Man 3 (2013)
Release date: May 3, 2013 Director: Shane Black Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Release date: November 8, 2013 Director: Alan Taylor Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Release date: April 4, 2014 Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Robert Redford
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Release date: August 1, 2014 Director: James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Release date: May 1, 2015 Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Phase Three: Infinity War and Beyond (2016-Present)
Phase Three brought us the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga, the introduction of new heroes and villains, and some major surprises. Buckle up, folks - it's gonna be a wild ride!
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Release date: May 6, 2016 Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Chadwick Boseman
Doctor Strange (2016)
Release date: November 4, 2016 Director: Scott Derrickson Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Release date: May 5, 2017 Director: James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Release date: July 7, 2017 Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya, Jon Favreau
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Release date: October 27, 2017 Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo, Tessa Thompson
Black Panther (2018)
Release date: February 16, 2018 Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Release date: April 27, 2018 Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Tom Holland, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Josh Brolin
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Release date: July 6, 2018 Director: Peyton Reed Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins, Michelle Pfeiffer
Captain Marvel (2019)
Release date: March 8, 2019 Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Starring: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Release date: April 26, 2019 Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Hemsworth, Brie Larson
Phase Four: The Future of the MCU (2021-Present)
Phase Four has brought us into a new era of the MCU, with new heroes, new stories, and some unexpected twists. Here's what we've got so far:
WandaVision (2021)
Release date: January 15, 2021 Directors: Matt Shakman, Jac Schaeffer Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Randall Park
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
Release date: March 19, 2021 Director: Kari Skogland Starring: Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Daniel Brühl, Emily VanCamp
Loki (2021)
Release date: June 9, 2021 Director: Kate Herron Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sophia Di Martino
Black Widow (2021)
Release date: July 9, 2021 Director: Cate Shortland Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz
What If...? (2021)
Release date: August 11, 2021 Directors: Bryan Andrews, AC Bradley Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Hayley Atwell, lake Bell, Josh Keaton
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Release date: September 3, 2021 Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Benedict Wong
Eternals (2021)
Release date: November 5, 2021 Director: Chloé Zhao Starring: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harington
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Release date: December 17, 2021 Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei
And that, my friends, is every Marvel movie in release order! We've come a long way since Iron Man first suited up in 2008, haven't we? The MCU has given us so much to love, from epic battles to heartwarming moments, and we can't wait to see what's next.
So, grab your favorite snacks, get comfy, and start your Marvel movie marathon. The MCU is waiting for you!