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The Definitive Avengers Timeline: How To Watch Every MCU Movie In Chronological Order (Updated 2025)

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For the ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe experience, understanding the correct viewing order of "The Avengers" saga is essential, especially as the timeline continues to expand with new releases in late 2025 and beyond. The MCU is currently divided into two massive arcs: The Infinity Saga (Phases 1-3) and The Multiverse Saga (Phases 4-6), with the core Avengers team evolving dramatically from the original six heroes who first assembled in 2012. This guide cuts through the confusion, presenting the definitive, up-to-the-minute chronological timeline, focusing specifically on the team's formation, their greatest battles, and the new era of heroes stepping up to carry the mantle.

Watching the movies in the order they were released is one approach, but to truly follow the narrative flow—from the origins of Captain America in the 1940s to the cosmic threats of the late 2020s—a chronological sequence is paramount. This updated 2025 timeline will ensure you track every major event, every crucial Infinity Stone appearance, and the rise of the new overarching villain, Kang the Conqueror, leading directly into the highly anticipated Phase 6 conclusion.

The Infinity Saga: The Core Avengers and The Battle Against Thanos (Phases 1-3)

The original Avengers story, known as The Infinity Saga, is the foundation of the entire MCU. It is the story of how Tony Stark (Iron Man), Steve Rogers (Captain America), Thor, Bruce Banner (Hulk), Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow), and Clint Barton (Hawkeye) came together to fight threats like Loki and, eventually, the Mad Titan, Thanos. The chronological order of this saga jumps back and forth in time, starting long before the events of Iron Man (2008).

To follow the journey of the original six Avengers and their direct team-up movies, this is the definitive chronological sequence, placing events where they occur in the timeline, not by release date:

  • 1. Captain America: The First Avenger (1942): The true beginning, introducing Steve Rogers and the Tesseract.
  • 2. Captain Marvel (1995): Explores the origins of Carol Danvers and Nick Fury's pre-Avengers career.
  • 3. Iron Man (2008): The birth of the MCU and the start of the Avengers Initiative.
  • 4. Iron Man 2 (2010)
  • 5. The Incredible Hulk (2010)
  • 6. Thor (2010)
  • 7. The Avengers (2012): The first official team-up, featuring the Battle of New York.
  • 8. Thor: The Dark World (2013)
  • 9. Iron Man 3 (2013)
  • 10. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
  • 11. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
  • 12. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2014)
  • 13. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The team creates Vision and the Sokovia Accords are set up.
  • 14. Ant-Man (2015)
  • 15. Captain America: Civil War (2016): The team fractures over the Sokovia Accords.
  • 16. Black Widow (2016): Set immediately after Civil War.
  • 17. Black Panther (2016)
  • 18. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2016)
  • 19. Doctor Strange (2016-2017)
  • 20. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
  • 21. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2017): Set just before the Snap.
  • 22. Avengers: Infinity War (2017): Thanos collects the Infinity Stones and performs the Snap/Blip.
  • 23. Avengers: Endgame (2023): The team reverses the Snap and defeats Thanos, leading to the sacrifices of Iron Man and Black Widow.
  • 24. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2024): Deals with the immediate aftermath of the Blip.

This entire sequence is the build-up to the two most pivotal team-up films: Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. These two films are the culmination of the Infinity Saga, resolving the decade-long quest for the six powerful Infinity Stones (Space, Mind, Reality, Power, Time, and Soul).

The Multiverse Saga: The New Avengers and The Rise of Kang (Phases 4-6)

Following the emotional conclusion of Endgame, the MCU entered The Multiverse Saga, focusing on the ripple effects of the Blip, the introduction of the Multiverse, and the slow formation of a new generation of Avengers. The "present day" in this era is continually advancing, with the current timeline reaching around 2027 by the end of Phase 5.

While Phase 4 and 5 include numerous Disney+ series (like WandaVision, Loki, and She-Hulk) that are vital for the timeline, we will focus on the films and key series that directly set up the new team and the next major threat: Kang the Conqueror. The core of the new Avengers is being built through characters like Sam Wilson (the new Captain America), Monica Rambeau, Kate Bishop, and Riri Williams.

Key Chronological Events Setting Up The New Avengers (2024–2027):

  • WandaVision (2024): Directly introduces the concept of the Scarlet Witch and sets up Monica Rambeau.
  • The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2024): Sam Wilson officially takes on the mantle of Captain America.
  • Loki Season 1 & 2 (Outside Time): Crucial for introducing the Multiverse and the threat of Kang.
  • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2024): Introduces a powerful new hero and cosmic artifacts.
  • Eternals (2024)
  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2025): Explores the dangers of the Multiverse.
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2025)
  • Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2026): Solidifies Kang the Conqueror as the new central villain.
  • The Marvels (2026): A major team-up featuring Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Ms. Marvel.
  • Captain America: Brave New World (Late 2026/Early 2027): A key Phase 5 film featuring the new Captain America.
  • Thunderbolts* (2027): Introducing a government-sanctioned team of anti-heroes and villains, potentially a foil or precursor to the new Avengers.
  • The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2027): The introduction of Marvel's First Family is a major step toward Phase 6.

The transition from the original six to this new ensemble cast is the defining feature of the Multiverse Saga. The new generation is not just a replacement; they are an evolution, dealing with threats that span realities and timelines, a far cry from the localized alien invasion of the first Avengers film.

The Future of The Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars (Phase 6 and Beyond)

For fans seeking the absolute latest information on the next official "Avengers" films, the focus shifts to Phase 6. Just as Infinity War and Endgame bookended the first saga, two massive team-up movies are slated to conclude The Multiverse Saga and resolve the conflict with Kang the Conqueror.

The next two core films that will define the new Avengers team and their ultimate fate are:

  • Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026): This film is expected to be the first major assembly of the new team, likely featuring Sam Wilson’s Captain America, The Marvels, and other established Phase 4/5 heroes against a major threat, potentially an early confrontation with Kang.
  • Avengers: Secret Wars (December 17, 2027): The grand finale of the Multiverse Saga. This event is expected to be even larger than Endgame, potentially bringing together characters from across the Multiverse and different timelines, including variants and even characters from non-MCU films (a concept heavily hinted at in the comics).

The chronological order of the entire MCU timeline is constantly being refined, but the structure remains clear: the original team’s story concluded with Endgame, and the new team’s story is building toward the epic two-part finale of Doomsday and Secret Wars. Understanding this progression is the only way to fully appreciate the scope of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Release Order vs. Chronological Order: Which Way Should You Watch?

When approaching the massive MCU library, the question of whether to watch in release order or chronological order is common. Both methods offer a unique viewing experience:

  • Release Order (The Director's Intent): Watching the films in the order they premiered (starting with Iron Man) is the way most fans experienced the MCU. This method is best for first-time viewers because the post-credits scenes, reveals, and narrative surprises are specifically designed to land at the time of release. For instance, the introduction of Thanos is more impactful when it's a slow burn over multiple films.
  • Chronological Order (The Timeline Purist): Watching in the timeline order (starting with Captain America: The First Avenger) is best for returning fans or those who prioritize the in-universe narrative flow. This order provides a seamless historical perspective, showing Captain America’s origin before Iron Man’s and placing Captain Marvel correctly in the 90s, offering a clear path to the first Avengers film. The major caveat is that some post-credits scenes or reveals (like the one in Captain Marvel) will spoil later films if watched too early.

The definitive recommendation for a 2025 marathon is to follow the chronological order for The Infinity Saga (Phases 1-3) to appreciate the complete journey of the original six Avengers. For The Multiverse Saga (Phases 4-6), the release order is often more practical, as the interconnected TV series and films are designed to be consumed as they are released to follow the rapidly developing Multiverse and Kang storylines, leading directly into the massive Doomsday and Secret Wars events.

The Definitive Avengers Timeline: How to Watch Every MCU Movie in Chronological Order (Updated 2025)
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