If you haven't watched the MCU films before, I would recommend that you stop reading here and go watch the films. The 13 films in the speed round are the most essential, but I do highly recommend watching all 23 to get the full experience.

Can I skip any Marvel movies?

The MCU is too big for fans to catch up on every film and show. For new fans working through it all, plenty of Marvel's premier content is skippable. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has expanded far beyond almost anyone's expectations.

Do you need to watch all Marvel movies in order?

The only way to watch all the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies is in the order in which they were released. That's right. Just like with Star Wars, the now-discontinued X-Men movies, and the DC Extended Universe, we're going to advocate watching these in one very specific way: in order.

Is all Marvel movies connected?

Each film in the MCU stands on its own to some degree, but like building blocks, they all connect as part of one interconnected universe. And in that way, watching the Marvel movies in order tells one grand story.

Is it necessary to watch Marvel series?

Technically none of the shows are mandatory, but some of the movies will make a lot more sense if you watch the shows. Here's a list of all the shows that tie into the MCU, and a non-spoiler description of what they add to the movies.

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Can I skip the Eternals?

Our Call: SKIP IT. In the MCU, even the not-great movies are reasonably entertaining, and worth a watch. Eternals is the rare franchise entry that's a major misfire.

Can I skip Thor: Ragnarok?

Thor: Ragnarok (2017).

It's a buddy comedy — Thor and Hulk try to escape a planet run by a dictatorial Jeff Goldblum, a sentence that makes me laugh just typing it. For the most part though, you can SKIP it if you're cramming for Infinity War (and Endgame). Make it a point to come back, though. You'll be glad you did.

What movie kicked off the MCU?

The first MCU film, Iron Man (2008), began Phase One which culminated in the 2012 crossover film The Avengers. Phase Two began with Iron Man 3 (2013) and concluded with Ant-Man (2015). Phase Three began with Captain America: Civil War (2016) and concluded with Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).

Can you watch Marvel in any order?

You can either watch everything in the order they were released, or you can watch everything in chronological order which will require some jumping around the various Marvel Phases.

Why is Spider-Man not part of Marvel?

After selling the Spider-Man motion picture rights to Sony, Marvel eventually founded its own studio, developing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) based on the characters they still held the rights to. This would change in 2016, when Sony and Disney entered an agreement to include Spider-Man in the MCU.

What Marvel movie should I start with?

The first way to watch the movies is by order of release (also known as phase order), starting with Iron Man (2008). The second option is watching in the story's chronological order, which starts with Captain America: The First Avenger, released in 2011.

Can you watch Endgame without seeing the other movies?

While the completionists would argue it's essential to have seen all 21 films before heading into Avengers: Endgame, not everybody has that kind of time, and to be honest, there are a handful of MCU movies that are fairly inessential.

Why watch Marvel in order?

Some Marvel fans swear by watching the films in chronological order—or the order of events that take place in the film, instead of the film's release date—for the ideal viewing experience. All of the Marvel films are currently available to stream on Disney+.

Is it necessary to watch She-Hulk?

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is a must watch for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans.

Is Hulk necessary to watch?

The Hulk was originally played by Edward Norton in The Incredible Hulk before Norton was replaced with Mark Ruffalo, who has played the character since 2012 in The Avengers. Other than introducing the Hulk/Bruce Banner to audiences, the film has doesn't hold any significance to the overall MCU.

Can I just watch the four Avengers movies?

Where can you watch the Avengers movies in order? All the Avengers movies (except Avengers: Age of Ultron) are available to watch in 4K on Hotstar. Avengers: Age of Ultron and the other three big-budget superhero movies are also available to rent on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon, Apple TV, and Tata Play.

Who is the strongest Avenger?

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Did any MCU movie flop?

Superhero fatigue and bad timing can contribute to even well-received MCU movies being among the least profitable. Despite their low box office gross, some MCU movies, like "The Marvels," still struggle to find their fanbase in the vast MCU universe.

What was the biggest MCU flop?

Can I skip The Incredible Hulk?

Perhaps the single most expendable film in the entire MCU, The Incredible Hulk loses out on both relevance and quality.

Can I skip Black Widow?

And yet, you don't really need to watch this Infinity War prequel if you want to shorten your rewatch. It's more a goodbye than another chapter in a story, and Yelena's arc on Hawkeye covers her story. What to Do with the Time You Save Skipping Black Widow: Visit Budapest, but for pleasure not work.

Who can replace Thor?

Characters like Black Bolt, Sentry, Loki, Balder, Lady Sif, Jane Foster, Beta Ray Bill, and Moon Knight could potentially fill Thor's spot in the MCU in different ways.