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Here’s the Solution: How to Watch All of the Marvel Movies in Order?

Are you a first-time viewer and are confused about how to watch the Marvel movies to get the initial storyline and maintain proper interest? The Marvel Cinematic Universe has expanded and has a good package of movies, with more than 30 movies. Well, it is recommended to watch Marvel movies in a proper order to understand the concept of the story as they are released in sequence. This blog is very helpful if you are a new Marvel movie lover. 

How to Watch All of the Marvel Movies in Order?

I have mentioned all the Marvel movies in chronological order. Also, know about the main cast members of each of your favourite Marvel superhero movies. 

1. Captain America: The First Avenger

Source: IMDb

The story shows a man who was rejected from the military and was later transformed into a superpower soldier after some lab experiments.

  • Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
  • Tommy Lee Jones as Chester Phillips
  • Hugo Weaving as Johann Schmidt / Red Skull

2. Captain Marvel

Source: Disney Plus

It shows the story of an Air Force pilot who became Captain Marvel after absorbing cosmic energy during an aircraft explosion. 

  • Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Vers / Captain Marvel
  • Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
  • Ben Mendelsohn as Talos and Keller

3. Iron Man

Source: Marvel

Iron Man was forced to build a weapon in exchange for his freedom, and then he refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism. 

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
  • Terrence Howard as James “Rhodey” Rhodes
  • Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane

4. The Incredible Hulk

Source: TNT

It is based on the story of a scientist from the US military who is finding a cure to protect everyone from monsters, but everything changed when he himself got exposed to gamma radiation and became uncontrollable. 

  • Edward Norton as Bruce Banner
  • Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
  • Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky / Abomination

5. Iron Man 2

Source: ScreenRant

This part shows Stark rejecting government demands to share his Iron Man suit technology, which is slowly killing him.

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
  • Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts
  • Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes / War Machine

6. Thor

Source: Marvel

It shows the story of Thor, whose father has sent him away to Earth after having a war with Frost Giants.

  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor
  • Natalie Portman as Jane Foster
  • Tom Hiddleston as Loki

7. The Avengers

Source: Marvel

This Marvel movie is based on the team of powerful superheroes of Marvel Studios, including Iron Man, Thor, and more.

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
  • Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America
  • Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk

8. Iron Man 3

Source: Marvel

It continues the story of Tony Stark, who is struggling with different battles with aliens. 

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
  • Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts
  • Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes/Iron Patriot

9. Thor: The Dark World

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

It follows the story of Thor and shows how he teams up to save the Nine Realms from Dark Elves. 

  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor
  • Natalie Portman as Jane Foster
  • Tom Hiddleston as Loki

10. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Source: TIME

It shows how Steve Rogers uncovers a HYDRA conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. after Nick Fury is attacked by a brainwashed assassin known as the Winter Soldier.

  • Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America
  • Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/ Black Widow
  • Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier

11. Guardians of the Galaxy

Source: Marvel

After stealing a strange and powerful orb from the distant corners of outer space, Peter Quill, an Earth-born rogue, finds himself at the center of a deadly manhunt, with the ruthless villain Ronan on his trail.

  • Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord
  • Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
  • Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer

12. Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2

Source: The Atlantic

It follows the story of Guardians of the Galaxy and shows how Peter uncovers different mysteries.

  • Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord
  • Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
  • Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer

13. Avengers: Age of Ultron

Source: Baltimore Magazine

This shows that Tony creates a battle with Ultron (an AI created by Tony Stark), and now it is trying to destroy the general public.

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor
  • Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk

14. Ant-Man

Source: The New York Times

It shows a story of a thief, Scott Lang, who became a superhero after he was recruited.

  • Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man
  • Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne
  • Corey Stoll as Darren Cross/Yellowjacket

15. Captain America: Civil War

Source: Movie Morgue

It continues the story and shows how a new team is formed to protect everyone.

  • Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America
  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
  • Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow

16. Black Widow

Source: IMDb

This was made after Captain America: Civil War. Black Widow shows the story of Natasha when she confronts her past. 

  • Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow
  • Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
  • David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian

17. Spider-Man: Homecoming

Source: TIME

Peter Parker struggles to balance his life as a high school student and his role as an anti-Chitauri activist, while trying to stop the advanced Chitauri weapon maker, Adrian ‘The Vulture’ Toomes, from selling high-tech Chitauri weapons.

  • Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
  • Michael Keaton as Adrian Toomes/Vulture
  • Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan

18. Doctor Strange

Source: Variety

This shows the story of a doctor who faces many struggles in his life, which leads him to discover the hidden world of magic.

  • Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo
  • Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer

19. Thor: Ragnarok

Source: KMUW

It shows the story of Thor as he races to return to Asgard to stop Hela. He has to fight against Hulk to save Asgard.

  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor
  • Cate Blanchett as Hela
  • Tom Hiddleston as Loki

20. Black Panther

Source: The New Yorker

It is based on the story of a man who returned home to the isolated. 

  • Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa/Black Panther
  • Michael B. Jordan as N’Jadaka/Erik “Killmonger” Stevens
  • Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia

21. Avengers: Infinity War

Source: NBC News

It shows the story of Thanos, who tries to collect the infinity stones to control the whole universe. His team split to find these stones, but failed.

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
  • Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk
  • Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America

22. Ant-Man and the Wasp

Source: Vanity Fair

It continues the story of the previous parts with new missions. Showing more struggles, like battling with villains. 

  • Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man
  • Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne/Wasp
  • Michael Peña as Luis

23. Avengers: Endgame

Source: DNEG

This movie shows the final battle in which the Tong dies, by the infinity stone that he used to destroy Thanos and his team.

  • Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
  • Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America
  • Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk

24. Spider-Man: Far from Home

Source: Marvel

It follows the story of its previous part and continues with the story of Peter, who tries to break away from being a hero on a school trip.

  • Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
  • Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
  • Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan

25. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Source: The Indian Express

This movie shows Shaun, who is a trained assassin. He tries to stop his father from destroying the village to escape from his past. 

  • Simu Liu as Xu Shang-Chi/Shaun
  • Awkwafina as Katy
  • Meng’er Zhang as Xu Xialing

26. Eternals

Source: Marvel Cinematic Universe

This shows a group of aliens who are sent to Earth to protect humanity. 

  • Gemma Chan as Sersi
  • Richard Madden as Ikaris
  • Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo

27. Spider-Man: No Way Home

Source: The Indian Express

It continues the story of Peter, whose identity was revealed, and he tries to deal with it. 

  • Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
  • Zendaya as Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson
  • Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange

28. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Source: Radio Times

The movie shows the doctor who protects the teenager with multiversal travel powers from a corrupted witch.

  • Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephen Strange
  • Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo

29. Thor: Love and Thunder

Source: ScreenRant

This Marvel movie continues the story of Thor with more twists and turns. Thor searches for his peace to sort out his journey.

  • Chris Hemsworth as Thor
  • Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher
  • Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie

30. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Source: EW

This is based on the story of a leader who fights to protect the nation. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever shows the different struggles and threats that leaders faced. 

  • Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther
  • Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia
  • Danai Gurira as Okoye

31. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

This follows the story of Scott and Hope with their parents. They go to the Quantum Realm to confront Kang the Conqueror.

  • Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man
  • Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne/Wasp
  • Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror

32. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Source: The New Yorker

This part shows the Guardians’ race to save the life of Rocket from the creators. 

  • Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
  • Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
  • Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer

Quick Table

The table will tell you the release date and directors of the Marvel movies in order.

Movie NameRelease YearDirectors
Captain America: The First Avenger2011Joe Johnston
Captain Marvel2019Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Iron Man2008Jon Favreau
The Incredible Hulk2008Louis Leterrier
Iron Man 22010Jon Favreau
Thor2011Kenneth Branagh
The Avengers2012Joss Whedon
Iron Man 32013Shane Black
Thor: The Dark World2013Alan Taylor
Captain America: The Winter Soldier2014Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
Guardians of the Galaxy2014James Gunn
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 22017James Gunn
Avengers: Age of Ultron2015Joss Whedon
Ant-Man2015Peyton Reed
Captain America: Civil War2016Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
Black Widow2021Cate Shortland
Spider-Man: Homecoming2017Jon Watts
Doctor Strange2016Scott Derrickson
Thor: Ragnarok2017Taika Waititi
Black Panther2018Ryan Coogler
Avengers: Infinity War2018Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
Ant-Man and the Wasp2018Peyton Reed
Avengers: Endgame2019Anthony Russo and Joe Russo
Spider-Man: Far from Home2019Jon Watts
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings2021Destin Daniel Cretton
Eternals2021Chloé Zhao
Spider-Man: No Way Home2021Jon Watts
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness2022Sam Raimi
Thor: Love and Thunder2022Taika Waititi
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever2022Ryan Coogler
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania2023Peyton Reed
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 32023James Gunn

Conclusion

Are you ready to watch all of the Marvel movies in order? These movies will make your holidays enjoyable with a complete package of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now it’s your turn to watch them and enjoy. You can watch these movies in the same order I have mentioned. This will also make it easy for you to watch the movies in flow without getting confused.

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Aanya Jain

Aanya Jain is an enthusiastic content writer with a keen eye for stories that give information. With a background in journalism and mass communication, she specializes in breaking down complex topics into engaging, reader-friendly blogs and news. Her writing covers trends in bollywood, technology and Indian industry. She enjoys exploring new ideas, learning about emerging trends and sharing insights that empower readers to stay ahead in a fast changing world.

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