Your Ultimate Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A Timeline of Avengers Movies
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Phase One: The Building Blocks (2008-2012)
Iron Man (2008)
Kicking off the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in style, Iron Man introduced us to the genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, Tony Stark. After being kidnapped and forced to build a weapon, Stark creates the Mark III suit and escapes, becoming the superhero we all know and love.
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
While not directly tied to the other movies, The Incredible Hulk gave us our first glimpse of General Thaddeus Ross and the military's attempts to recreate the Super-Soldier Serum, setting the stage for future conflicts.
Iron Man 2 (2010)
Picking up where the first film left off, Iron Man 2 saw Tony Stark struggling with the aftereffects of the arc reactor powering his suit. Meanwhile, Ivan Vanko, son of Stark's former business partner, seeks revenge with his own advanced weaponry. This movie also introduced us to S.H.I.E.L.D. and Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow.
Thor (2011)
In Thor, the God of Thunder is cast down to Earth after disobeying his father, Odin. Here, he learns humility and falls in love with Jane Foster while battling his brother Loki's schemes. This film also introduces us to the Tesseract, a powerful cosmic cube that will play a significant role in future movies.
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Traveling back in time to World War II, Captain America: The First Avenger tells the origin story of Steve Rogers. After being enhanced by the Super-Soldier Serum, Rogers becomes Captain America and leads the Howling Commandos against the evil HYDRA organization, which is secretly working with the Red Skull.
Phase Two: The Avengers Assemble (2012-2015)
The Avengers (2012)
Finally, The Avengers brings together Earth's mightiest heroes – Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye – to face off against Loki and his alien army. This movie marks the first time the Avengers assemble, proving that when they work together, they can overcome any threat.
Iron Man 3 (2013)
In Iron Man 3, Tony Stark faces post-traumatic stress disorder after the Battle of New York and struggles to protect those he loves from the sinister Mandarin. This film also introduces the AI system, J.A.R.V.I.S., and the Iron Legion, a fleet of automated Iron Man suits.
Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Thor: The Dark World sees Thor and Loki teaming up to defeat Malekith, a dark elf seeking to plunge the universe into eternal darkness. This movie also introduces us to the Reality Stone, one of the Infinity Stones that will later be sought by Thanos.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier finds Steve Rogers battling a mysterious assassin, the Winter Soldier, who is later revealed to be Bucky Barnes, Rogers' childhood friend. This film also explores the rise of HYDRA within S.H.I.E.L.D. and the consequences of government surveillance.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Guardians of the Galaxy introduces us to a ragtag group of heroes – Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Groot, and Rocket – who must stop Ronan the Accuser from destroying the universe with the Power Stone. This movie also features the first appearance of Thanos, the Mad Titan who will become the main antagonist of the MCU.
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
In Avengers: Age of Ultron, the Avengers face off against Ultron, an AI created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner to protect the world. However, Ultron decides that humanity is a threat and seeks to destroy it, leading to an epic battle in Sokovia. This movie also introduces us to the Vision and the Mind Stone, another Infinity Stone.
Phase Three: The Infinity Saga (2016-2019)
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Captain America: Civil War pits the Avengers against each other in a conflict over government oversight. While the movie focuses on the ideological differences between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark, it also introduces us to Black Panther and Spider-Man, who would go on to become major players in the MCU.
Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange introduces us to Stephen Strange, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon who loses the use of his hands in a car accident. After seeking out alternative treatments, Strange discovers the mystical arts and becomes Earth's Sorcerer Supreme, protecting the world from supernatural threats.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sees the Guardians protecting a battery-powered civilization from a powerful being, only to discover that Peter Quill's father is none other than Ego, the Living Planet. This movie also introduces us to Mantis and the Sovereign, a race of powerful beings who seek to destroy the Guardians.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Spider-Man: Homecoming welcomes Peter Parker into the MCU, as he balances his life as a high school student with his responsibilities as a superhero. In this film, Parker faces off against the Vulture, a villain seeking to profit from alien technology.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor: Ragnarok finds Thor imprisoned on the planet Sakaar, where he must compete in gladiatorial combat against his fellow Avenger, the Hulk. Meanwhile, Loki has taken over Asgard, and Hela, the Goddess of Death, seeks to bring about Ragnarok, the end of the Asgardian civilization.
Black Panther (2018)
Black Panther introduces us to T'Challa, the king of Wakanda, who must defend his country from those who seek to exploit its resources. This movie also explores themes of identity, power, and the responsibility of leaders to their people.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War brings together the entire MCU to face off against Thanos, who seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones and wipe out half of all life in the universe. This epic battle leads to the apparent defeat of the Avengers and the snap that decimates the universe.
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
Ant-Man and the Wasp follows Scott Lang as he helps Hope van Dyne and Hank Pym search for Hope's mother, who has been lost in the Quantum Realm. This film also introduces us to Ghost, a villain with the ability to phase through solid matter.
Captain Marvel (2019)
Captain Marvel tells the origin story of Carol Danvers, who becomes Captain Marvel after being enhanced by Kree technology. This movie also explores the early days of the MCU, as Danvers faces off against the Skrulls and helps Nick Fury uncover a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame sees the remaining Avengers traveling back in time to collect the Infinity Stones and reverse Thanos' snap. This epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga features the final battles of Iron Man, Captain America, and many other beloved heroes.
Phase Four: The Multiverse and Beyond (2021-Present)
WandaVision (2021)
WandaVision follows Wanda Maximoff as she creates a perfect suburban life for herself and Vision using her chaos magic. However, their idyllic existence is threatened by an unknown force that seeks to destroy them.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier sees Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes teaming up to take down a group of super-soldiers who have been enhanced with the same serum that created the Winter Soldier. This series also explores the legacy of Captain America and the responsibilities that come with wielding his shield.
Loki (2021)
Loki follows the God of Mischief as he travels through time, causing chaos and altering the course of history. This series also introduces us to the Time Variance Authority, a organization tasked with protecting the sacred timeline from threats like Loki.
Black Widow (2021)
Black Widow finally gives Natasha Romanoff her own solo movie, as she confronts her past and the Red Room that turned her into a deadly assassin. This film also introduces us to Yelena Belova, who will go on to become the next Black Widow in the MCU.
What If...? (2021)
What If...? is an animated series that explores alternate realities in the MCU, asking what would happen if key moments in the films had played out differently. This series features the voices of many of the original actors and offers a fresh take on the stories we thought we knew.
Eternals (2021)
Eternals introduces us to a new group of superheroes, who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When a new threat emerges, the Eternals must reunite to protect humanity and fulfill their ancient purpose.
Hawkeye (2021)
Hawkeye follows Clint Barton as he trains a young girl named Kate Bishop to become the next Hawkeye. Meanwhile, they must both evade a group of assassins who are targeting them for unknown reasons.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Spider-Man: No Way Home sees Peter Parker's secret identity revealed to the world, forcing him to team up with Doctor Strange to cast a spell that will make everyone forget who he is. However, the spell goes wrong, and villains from other universes begin to attack New York City.
Moon Knight (2022)
Moon Knight follows Marc Spector, a former mercenary who becomes the avatar of the Egyptian god Khonshu. This series explores Spector's multiple personalities and his struggle to control the god's powers.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness sees Stephen Strange facing off against a powerful new enemy who seeks to control the multiverse. This film also introduces us to America Chavez, a young girl who can travel between dimensions and becomes an important ally to Strange.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
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