The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of heroes, villains, and confusing continuity. Here are the lists of Marvel Cinematic Universe movies according to their release date.
- Iron Man (2008)
- The Incredible Hulk (2008)
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
- Thor (2011)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- The Avengers (2012)
- Iron Man 3 (2013)
- Thor: The Dark World (2013)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Ant-Man (2015)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Doctor Strange (2016)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
The MCU officially started in 2008 with the release of Iron Man.
Instead of watching Marvel movies in the order they were released, below are the given order you should watch MCU movies in.
Note: This is only my way of watching it and how I understood it.
1.Captain America: The First Avenger
The 5th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe released on 2011, it's the first movie that should be watched because it takes place decades before Iron Man and The Avengers.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_The_First_Avenger
2.Iron Man
Comes in as the second movie to watch. It gives us our first glimpse at genius, billionaire, philanthropist and playboy Tony Stark as he builds himself a suit of armor.
In the post-credit scene, Nick Fury approaches Stark to discuss the Avengers Initiative.
source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Man_
3.The Incredible Hulk
The events of The Incredible Hulk take place simultaneously with those of Iron Man 2 and Thor. The Edward Norton-led movie also features a cameo from Stark.
In the alternative opening to the film, Captain America is shown frozen in ice.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Incredible_Hulk_
4.Iron Man 2
Because it includes footage from The Incredible Hulk and a post-credit scene featuring Thor's hammer, the second entry in the "Iron Man" franchise fits snugly between The Incredible Hulk and Thor.
souce: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Man_2
5.Thor
With nearly the entire Avengers crew assembled, the only major character missing is the prince of Asgard, Thor. The first movie, which takes place at the same as The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2, introduces the god of thunder and other characters essential for "The Avengers."
The post-credit scene, helps set the stage for the ensemble superhero movie.
source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor_
6.The Avengers
Now that the entire superhero squad has been introduced, it's time to see them come together in The Avengers.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avengers_
7.Iron Man 3
The third Iron Man movie. In the film, Stark is still dealing with PTSD-like symptoms following the Battle of New York.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Man_3
8.Thor: The Dark World
The Thor: Dark World, is set only one year after the events of The Avengers.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor:_The_Dark_World
9.Captain America: The Winter Soldier
In the film, Steve Rogers, who's now working with S.H.I.E.L.D., teams up with Black Widow and Falcon to stop the Winter Soldier, Rogers' best friend Bucky.
source: 9. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_The_Winter_Soldier
10.Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of The Galaxy begins in 1988 when Peter Quill is abducted by aliens after his mother dies.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_
11.Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
In one of the post-credit scenes, The Grandmaster is seen dancing. He'll appear in Thor: Ragnarok.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy_Vol._2
12.The Avengers: Age of Ultron
The ensemble action movie brings together the heroes while introducing the Vision and twins Pietro and Wanda Maximoff.
In the post-credit scene, it shows the future of the MCU by showing Thanos with Ulysses Klaue, villain in the upcoming Black Panther film.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Age_of_Ultron
13.Ant Man
Focuses on Scott Lang, a thief who helps Dr. Hank Pym protect his technology.
This film includes a scene that shows Lang trying to infiltrate an Avengers facility, first seen in Ultron, until he's interrupted by Falcon.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant-Man_
14.Captain America: Civil War
In the movie, the Avengers split into two opposing teams; one led by Captain America and the other by Iron Man.
Civil War also helped to introduce Black Panther and Spider-Man, who both get standalone films later.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_Civil_War
15.Doctor Strange
Stephen Strange, the world's best neurosurgeon, suffers a career-ending injury after a car crash.
source: 14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange_
16.Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-man: Homecoming is set several months after Civil War.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Homecoming
17.Thor: Ragnarok
Thor, who's imprisoned without his mighty hammer, must escape the planet of Sakaar before his homeworld of Asgard is destroyed.
source: 17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor:_Ragnarok
And that's all.
right now, I am waiting for upcoming movie of Black Panther!!
I hope you enjoy reading guys..