The latest: The Punisher returns in the certified fresh special The Punisher: One Last Kill. See where it fits into the MCU timeline below!
If you’re trying to figure out how to watch the MCU in order, this guide breaks down every Marvel movie and Disney+ series in chronological timeline order. It includes the complete Marvel Cinematic Universe — films, TV shows, and special presentations — so you can follow the story from beginning to end without missing anything.
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You might be surprised to discover that the very first Marvel project to take place in the MCU timeline is the animated series Eyes of Wakanda, an animated anthology that spans stories dating back to 1260 B.C. While Iron Man launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe in theaters in 2008, Captain America: The First Avenger is the earliest-set MCU film, taking place during World War II in 1942. Below is the complete MCU chronological watch order, including every Marvel movie, Disney+ show, and special presentation currently part of the timeline.
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MCU Chronological Watch Order: Movies and Disney+ Shows
Marvel Movies by Release Date
For viewers who prefer to experience the MCU as it originally released in theaters, below is every Marvel movie in release order, organized by phase. See the full Marvel movie release timeline here.
The Infinity Saga:Â Phase One (2008-2012)
Phase Two (2013-2015)
Phase Three (2016-2019)
- Captain America: Civil War (May 6, 2016)
- Doctor Strange (November 4, 2016)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Â (May 5, 2017)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (July 7, 2017)
- Thor: Ragnarok (November 3, 2017)
- Black Panther (February 16, 2018)
- Avengers: Infinity War (April 27, 2018)
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (July 6, 2018)
- Captain Marvel (March 8, 2019)
- Avengers: Endgame (April 26, 2019)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (July 2, 2019)
