In the nearly 20 years since Iron Man debuted in theaters, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has expanded exponentially. This interrelated series of films, Disney+ series, and shorts creates a timeline that nearly rivals the comic book source material that inspired it, which can be daunting for those trying to watch (or rewatch) the MCU.

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However, that’s where we come in, true believers. We’ve assembled a list of every current (as of June 2026) MCU, in chronological order! (AKA, the order in which they take place, not the order in which they were released).

A few notes before we begin: First, this is only counting official MCU projects. So no Fox X-Men or Sony Spider-Man films, even though those have been folded into the overall Marvel Cinematic Multiverse. Ditto for Agents of SHEILD, the canonicity of which has been debated. Secondly, this is an overall framework for the majority of these works, even though there may be some anachronisms, such as a post-credits scene that takes place in a different time period or projects that overlap with each other.

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• Eyes of Wakanda: This 2025 Disney+ series spinning out of the world of the Black Panther film follows the Hatut Zaraze, a group of Wakandan warriors who retrieve vibranium artifacts throughout history.
• Captain America: The First Avenger: The earliest film in the MCU so far, this Joe Johnston-directed film tells the WW2-era tale of Steve Rogers’ (Chris Evans) transformation into Captain America, culminating in him being frozen in the Arctic.
• Marvel Studios One Shot: Agent Carter: This DVD-exclusive short followed the post-First Avenger life of Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell). This short led to..
• Agent Carter: This two-season ABC series continued Agent Carter’s adventures during the early years of SHEILD.
• Captain Marvel: Set in the 1990s, this film tells the tale of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) and her transformation into Captain Marvel.
• Iron Man: The film that birthed a franchise and introduced Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark to the world.
• Iron Man 2: The MCU’s first sequel, this film expands Tony Stark’s world and lays the groundwork for the Avengers Initiative. (Disney fans should pay special attention to the 1964 World’s Fair References.
• The Incredible Hulk: The MCU’s first attempt to tackle The Incredible Hulk, starring a one-and-done Edward Norton.
• Marvel Studios One Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer: Another home media exclusive that sets the stage for Thor.
• Thor: This 2011 film introduces Chris Hemsworth as Marvel’s take on the Norse god.
• Marvel Studios One Shot: The Consultant: A home media short that exposes SHIELD’s involvement linking the events of Iron Man 2, The Incredible Hulk, and Thor.

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• The Avengers: The mega blockbusters that first united Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye against Loki.
• Marvel Studios One Shot: Item 47: Another short that follows up on the “street level” ramifications of the Battle of New York from The Avengers.
• Thor: The Dark World: Thor teams with his love interest Jane Foster to battle the Dark Elves.
• Iron Man 3: To date, the final solo film based on Iron Man.
• Marvel Studios One Shot: All Hail the King: A physical media short tying up loose ends from Iron Man 3’s Mandarin plot.
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Steve Rogers adjusts to the present day, and uncovers a U.S. government/Hydra conspiracy involving his thought-to-be-dead sidekick Bucky Barnes.
• Guardians of the Galaxy: The music-packed James Gunn film that introduced a cosmic scope to the MCU.
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: A sequel to the first Guardians that delves into Star Lord’s parentage and backstory.
• I Am Groot S1: A Disney+ series following the Guardians’ resident anthropomorphic tree.
• I Am Groot S2: A second season of Groot’s adventures.
• Daredevil S1: Originally a Netflix series, this dark take introduced blind lawyer Matt Murdock, AKA Daredevil, and his battle with Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime.
• Jessica Jones S1: This once Netflix series introduces super-strong but psychologically scarred PI Jessica Jones.
• Avengers: Age of Ultron: The Avengers battle Tony Stark-created AI Ultron, with the eventual aid of Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, and her brother Quicksilver.
• Ant-Man: Paul Rudd brings levity to the MCU as Scott Lang in this tale of Marvel’s size-changing hero.

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• Daredevil S2: Picking up where season 1 left off, Daredevil’s second installment introduced Elektra and the HAND.
• Luke Cage S1: Marvel’s super-strong Hero for Hire defends Harlem in this Netflix Universe series.
• Iron Fist S1: Danny Rand attains the mystical powers of the Iron Fist.
• The Defenders: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist unite in this Netflix-era take on an Avengers-style crossover.
• Captain America: Civil War: the game-changing film that resets the stakes of the MCU, pits Captain America and Iron Man against each other, and introduces both Black Panther and Spider-Man!
• Black Widow: This solo vehicle for Black Widow details her origin story, and slots into the timeline much earlier than its release date suggests.
• Black Panther: Black Panther, first introduced in Civil War, takes his throne as the ruler of Wakanda and deals with threats both foreign and domestic.
• Spider-Man: Homecoming: Peter Parker battles The Vulture, the overbearing Iron Man, and the perils of a high school dance in Spider-Man’s first full MCU outing.
• The Punisher S1: Spinning out of Daredevil, vigilante Frank Castle dishes out his own brutal brand of justice in this Netflix series.
• Doctor Strange: The mystical side of the MCU comes to the forefront in this film, detailing the origin of the Sorcerer Supreme.

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• Jessica Jones S2: Jessica returns for a second season and a new case.
• Luke Cage S2: Luke Cage returns for the second and to date final season of the character’s Netflix series.
• Iron Fist S2: The second and to date final season of Iron Fist sees the character piecing together a new life in New York.
• Daredevil S3: Daredevil’s final Netflix outing brings the character’s Netflix run to a close with a final brutal confrontation with Fisk.
• Thor: Ragnarok: This series-shifting film sees Thor stripped of many of the characteristics of the character’s previous films, for a fresh take.
• The Punisher S2: Frank Castle’s Netflix era ends in bloodshed.
• Jessica Jones S3: The final canonical series in the original Netflix Marvel continuity wraps up the Jessica Jones story, or so it seems.
• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Ant-Man teams with the Wasp in this sequel.
• Avengers: Infinity War: The Avengers battle the villainous Thanos… and (SPOILER) lose in the end!
• Avengers: Endgame: Reeling from their loss to Thanos, the Avengers hatch a time-hopping plan to defeat him, culminating in Marvel’s biggest battle.
• Loki S1: Spinning out of the events of Endgame, Loki ends up working with the Time Variance Authority to save the Multiverse.
• What If…? S1: This animated Disney+ series tells tales of alternate MCU realities in the Multiverse.
• Marvel Zombies: Another animated Disney+ series adapting the alternate universe-set comics of the same name.
• WandaVision: The first live-action Disney+ series, which opens as a pastiche of classic television tropes before revealing the dark, post-Endgame truth of Wanda and Vision’s relationship.

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• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: An adaptation of Marvel’s mystical martial arts hero.
• The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: This Disney+ series explores how Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson deal with the fallout of Steve Rogers’ Endgame choice.
• Spider-Man: Far From Home: Spider-Man’s high school class takes an international trip that’s ruined by the villainous Mysterio.
• Eternals: The time-spanning tale of the immortal Eternals and their effect on human history.
• Spider-Man: No Way Home: The MCU’s Spider-Man works with his counterparts from across the Multiverse and Doctor Strange to stop a cadre of villains, and in the end, it costs him everything.
• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Spinning out of WandaVision, Doctor Strange battles Wanda across the Multiverse.
• Hawkeye: Hawke battles the mafia and the Kingpin while bonding with protégé Kate Bishop in the Disney+ series.
• Moon Knight: Lesser-known hero Moon Knight gets the spotlight in this Disney+ series.
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: The Black Panther sequel, which sees Wakanda deal with the death of King T’Challa.
• Echo: This Hawkeye spinoff follows the titular character as she finds her way in the world.
• She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: Jennifer Walters AKA She-Hulk battles villains and 4th-wall-breaking writers in this Disney+ take on the classic comic.
• Ms. Marvel: Jersey City’s Ms. Marvel takes center stage in this Disney+ series.
• Thor: Love and Thunder: Jane Foster takes on the mantle of Thor, much to the original’s chagrin.
• Ironheart: Riri Williams embraces the mantle of Tony Stark in this Disney+ series.
• Werewolf By Night: This horror-themed Disney+ special adapts Marvel’s 1970s horror comics.

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• The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special: The Guardians encounter Kevin Bacon at Christmas time. Yes, really.
• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: Ant-Man and co. battle Kang in this Quantum Realm-spanning film,
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: The Guardians take one last adventure to solve the mystery of Rocket’s origins.
• Secret Invasion: Nick Fury battles the devious Skrulls in this loose Disney+ adaptation.
• The Marvels: Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau team up in this space-faring film.
• Loki S2: Loki and the TVA strive to stop reality itself from unraveling.
• What If…? S2: A second season of alternate takes on MCU history.
• Deadpool & Wolverine: The titular characters make their way to the MCU in this Multiversal romp.
• Agatha All Along: A sequel series to WandaVision focused on Agatha Harkness.
• What If…? S3: Further animated alternate takes on MCU events.
• Daredevil: Born Again S1: Daredevil makes his Disney+ debut as Kingpin enters politics.
• Captain America: Brave New World: Sam Wilson battles political Hulk-sized foes in his first cinematic outing as Captain America.
• Thunderbolts*: The titular team of (mostly) reformed villains battle foes and their own repressed insecurities.
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Marvel’s first makes their MCU debut in this alternate universe-set film, which sets the stage for Avengers: Doomsday.
• Wonder Man: Super-powerd actor Simon Williams portrays Wonder Man in this somewhat meta Disney+ series.
• Daredevil: Born Again S2: Mayor Fisk’s term ends at the hands of the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen in this Disney+ series.
• The Punisher: One Last Kill: This Disney+ special sees Frank Castle return with a vengeance.

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The MCU’s overarching timeline may feel a bit overwhelming right now, but this handy chronological timeline will help you get up to speed quickly before Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers Doomsday later this year. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Marvel’s latest offerings.

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