Ultimate Guide: Watching Avengers Movies in Order - Complete List of MCU Films

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years, with its numerous blockbuster hits, including the Avengers franchise.

The Avengers series features a group of superheroes, including Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, and Black Widow, coming together to save the world from various threats. Here is a chronological order of the Avengers movies.

Assembling the Universe: A Guide to Watching the Avengers Movies in Order

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

The first movie in the series is actually Captain America: The First Avenger, which takes place during World War II.

This film introduces us to Steve Rogers, a frail young man who is transformed into the super-soldier Captain America. We also see the origins of the Tesseract, an artifact that becomes a major part of the Avengers storyline.

2. Iron Man (2008)

Iron Man may not feature any of the Avengers directly, but it is a crucial movie in the franchise. It introduces us to Tony Stark, the billionaire genius who creates the Iron Man suit.

This film also sets the stage for the creation of the Avengers Initiative, which Nick Fury discusses with Stark at the end of the movie.

3. The Incredible Hulk (2008)

The Incredible Hulk is another movie that doesn't feature any of the Avengers directly, but it is set in the same universe.

This movie tells the story of Bruce Banner, a scientist who transforms into the Hulk when he gets angry. It's worth noting that this movie stars Edward Norton as Banner, rather than Mark Ruffalo, who would later take on the role in the Avengers movies.

4.  Iron Man 2 (2010)

Iron Man 2 sees the return of Tony Stark, who is now facing a new threat in the form of Ivan Vanko, aka Whiplash.

This movie also introduces us to Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, who plays a small but pivotal role in the film.

5. Thor (2011)

Thor is the first movie in the franchise to introduce us to a non-human superhero. It tells the story of Thor, the god of thunder, who is banished to Earth after disobeying his father Odin.

We also get a glimpse of the Tesseract in this movie, which sets up its importance in the Avengers storyline.

6. The Avengers (2012)

The Avengers is the first movie in the series to bring all of the heroes together. In this movie, Nick Fury assembles the team to stop Loki, Thor's brother, from taking over Earth.

This movie is packed with action and humor, and it sets the stage for the rest of the Avengers franchise.

7. Iron Man 3 (2013)

Iron Man 3 sees Tony Stark facing off against the Mandarin, a terrorist who is wreaking havoc around the world. 

This movie also delves deeper into Stark's character, exploring his PTSD after the events of the Avengers.

8. Thor: The Dark World (2013)

Thor: The Dark World sees the return of Thor, who must team up with Loki to stop Malekith from using the Aether to destroy the universe.

This movie also sets up some important events for future Avengers movies, including the Collector's appearance in the post-credit scene.

9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Captain America: The Winter Soldier sees Steve Rogers teaming up with Black Widow and Falcon to stop a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D.

This movie is one of the best in the franchise, with excellent action scenes and a compelling story.

10. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Guardians of the Galaxy is a departure from the rest of the Avengers movies, focusing on a group of misfits who team up to save the galaxy.

This movie is packed with humor and great music, and it introduces us to some new characters who would later become important in the MCU.

11. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Avengers: Age of Ultron sees the Avengers facing off against a rogue AI created by Tony Stark.

This movie introduces us to new characters like Vision and Scarlet Witch, and it also sets up some important events for future movies.

12. Ant-Man (2015)

Ant-Man is a standalone movie that introduces us to Scott Lang, a thief who becomes the new Ant-Man.

This movie has a more lighthearted tone than some of the other Avengers movies, but it still manages to tie into the larger universe.

13. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Captain America: Civil War sees the Avengers split into two factions, one led by Captain America and the other by Iron Man.

This movie has some of the best action scenes in the franchise, and it also sets up some important events for future movies.

14. Doctor Strange (2016)

Doctor Strange introduces us to Stephen Strange, a brilliant surgeon who becomes a powerful sorcerer. This movie expands the MCU into the mystical realm, and it sets up some important events for future movies.

15. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 sees the return of the Guardians as they try to unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's parentage.

This movie is just as funny and action-packed as the first one, and it also sets up some important events for future movies.

16. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Spider-Man: Homecoming introduces us to Tom Holland's version of Spider-Man, who is mentored by Tony Stark.

This movie has a more high school-centric tone than some of the other Avengers movies, but it still manages to fit into the larger universe.

17. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Thor: Ragnarok sees the return of Thor as he tries to stop his evil sister Hela from taking over Asgard. 

This movie has a more comedic tone than the previous Thor movies, and it also sets up some important events for future movies.

18. Black Panther (2018)

Black Panther is a standalone movie that takes place in the fictional country of Wakanda. This movie introduces us to T'Challa, the new king of Wakanda and the Black Panther.

This movie has a more serious tone than some of the other Avengers movies, but it still manages to fit into the larger universe.

19. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Avengers: Infinity War sees the Avengers facing off against Thanos, who is trying to collect the Infinity Stones to destroy half of all life in the universe.

This movie is one of the biggest events in the MCU, and it sets up some important events for the next Avengers movie.

20. Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018)

Ant-Man and The Wasp is a sequel to the first Ant-Man movie, and it sees Scott Lang teaming up with Hope Van Dyne to rescue her mother from the quantum realm.

This movie has a more lighthearted tone than some of the other Avengers movies, but it still manages to fit into the larger universe.

21. Captain Marvel (2019)

Captain Marvel is a standalone movie that takes place in the 1990s, and it introduces us to Carol Danvers, a powerful superhero who becomes Captain Marvel.

This movie sets up some important events for the next Avengers movie.

22. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame is the epic conclusion to the Avengers storyline. The movie sees the remaining Avengers trying to undo the damage caused by Thanos in Infinity War.

This movie is packed with emotional moments, and it sets up some important events for the future of the MCU.

23. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

Spider-Man: Far From Home takes place after the events of Endgame, and sees Peter Parker going on a school trip to Europe. However, he is soon pulled into a battle against a new threat, and meets a new hero named Mysterio. 

This movie sets up some important events for the future of the MCU.

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In conclusion, the Avengers movies have become one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinematic history.

The series has introduced us to a wide range of memorable characters, and has given us some of the most epic action scenes ever seen on screen. While the Avengers storyline has concluded, the future of the MCU is looking bright, with new heroes and stories waiting to be told.