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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to expand at a whirlwind pace in 2025, with plenty of exciting projects on the horizon.

Following the release of Thunderbolts* in cinemas, we've only got one more title on the slate for Marvel Phase 5.

After Ironheart, we'll then head into the sixth and final phase of The Multiverse Saga, which will kick off with the Fantastic Four making their MCU debut in the hotly-anticipated reboot. 

The film will star Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the central quartet, although it sounds as if the cast could have looked very different, with David Tennant recently revealing he had had his eyes on Pascal's role of Reed Richards.

There are also two Avengers films on the way in the MCU's Phase 6, with Avengers 5, now titled Doomsday, set to be released next summer with a star-studded cast.

No Marvel fan wants to miss out on any in-jokes, references, Easter eggs or post-credits scenes – so where exactly do you need to start in the monumental MCU?

Have no fear, RadioTimes.com has you covered in how to watch Marvel movies and TV shows in order – including both chronological and release date order. Sit back, relax and get ready for your Marvel marathon, because we could do this all day.

Or, if you're looking forward to what's coming next, check out what Marvel's head of TV had to say about the recent criticism the studio has been facing and the shows in development.

Marvel movies in chronological order

Looking at the Marvel series in chronological order, it's actually Captain America: The First Avenger that is set earliest, taking place during the Second World War where a skinny Steve Rogers is first dosed with the incredible Super Soldier Serum.

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Some fans believe that this is the best way to watch the MCU movies as elements are introduced as the characters in the story encounter them – for instance, this method makes Nick Fury's Infinity War cameo more satisfying, as viewers will already have the context provided by Captain Marvel (released in cinemas the following year).

However, there are other cases in which this is a detriment, such as Ant-Man and the Wasp, which is largely set before the events of Infinity War, but its own post-credits scene spoils the ending to the epic crossover movie.

The following list of films and TV series are based on Disney+'s official viewing order.

Here are the Marvel movies in chronological viewing order:

Additionally, considering the complicated relationship with rights to the character, you may also need to check out our Spider-Man movies in order page.

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The easiest way to catch up on the MCU is to watch the Marvel movies in release date order, which also neatly categorises the MCU story into its distinct "phases".

In release date order, the MCU begins with 2008's Iron Man. It continues up to the present, including the MCU's TV shows, and then delves into future releases which have been announced, including the recently re-named Avengers: Doomsday.

Phase One

Iron Man 3 (May, 2013)Thor: The Dark World (November, 2013)Captain America: The Winter Soldier  (April, 2014)Guardians of the Galaxy (August, 2014)Avengers: Age of Ultron (May, 2015)Ant-Man (July, 2015)

Phase Three

Phase Four

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (17th February 2023)Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (5th May 2023)Secret Invasion (TV show - 21st June 2023)Loki season 2 (TV show - 6th October 2023)The Marvels (10th November 2023)Echo (TV show - 9th January 2023)Deadpool & Wolverine (25th July 2024)Agatha All Along (TV show - 18th September 2024)Captain America: Brave New World (14th February 2025)Daredevil: Born Again (TV show - 5th March 2025)Ironheart (TV show - 24th June 2025)

Phase Six

Future MCU movies and TV shows

So, we still have a wealth of Marvel series left to enjoy in the next few years - and beyond!

What Marvel movies are available on Disney Plus?

As Marvel is owned by Disney, you can watch most of the MCU movies whenever you like if you're a subscriber to the studio's very own streaming service: Disney Plus.

The following Marvel Cinematic Universe movies are available on Disney Plus.

There are a few movies missing from the platform at the time of writing, specifically Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The following MCU television series and specials are also available on Disney Plus:

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How to download and watch Marvel movies

As we laid out above, most of the Marvel movies are available to stream on Disney Plus.

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However, you can also download the films from the service to watch on the go. Here's your step-by-step guide.

You can download an unlimited number of movies from the Disney Plus mobile app. Your downloaded shows will only be able to watch so long as you’re a subscriber to the service.

You can also buy, rent and download each Marvel movie on Amazon (you do not need to be an Amazon Prime Video customer to do this).

Wondering what else you can watch on Disney Plus? Take a look at our best Disney Plus series guide or the best Disney Plus movies.

Check out more of our Movies coverage or visit our TV guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. For Marvel merch, head to our guide to the best Marvel gifts.

Check out our list of the best shows on Disney Plus or see what else is on and visit our Sci-fi hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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