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The Ultimate MCU Timeline: Marvel Movies in Chronological Order

The Ultimate MCU Timeline In Chronological Order (2026)

28th February 2026

“Trying to navigate the massive Marvel Cinematic Universe can be a daunting task for even the most dedicated fans. If you want the definitive way to watch every movie and series, you need the MCU timeline in chronological order. As of 2026, with the arrival of the Multiverse Saga’s climax, keeping track of the history has never been more vital. Our guide breaks down the entire journey from the 1940s to the present day.”  My face when I remembered I had to include Agents Of Shield, the One-Shots and the Netflix shows in this list. Full List: The MCU Timeline in Chronological Order (2026 Update) Phase 1: Starting the MCU Timeline in Chronological Order 1. Captain America: The First Avenger 2. Agent Carter Season 1 *4 3. Agent Carter Season 2 *4 4. Agent Carter One-Shot 5. Captain Marvel 6. Iron Man 7. Iron Man 2 8. The Incredible Hulk 9. The Consultant One-Shot 10. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer One-Shot 11. Thor 12. The Avengers (aka Avengers Assemble) 13. Item 47 One-Shot Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline   Phase 2  I know the feeling Tone. 14. Iron Man 3 15. All Hail the King One-Shot 16. Agents of SHIELD Season 1, Episodes 1-7 *1 17. Thor: The Dark World 18. Agents of SHIELD Season 1, Episodes 8-16 *1 19. Captain America: The Winter Soldier 20. Agents of SHIELD Season 1 Episodes 17-22 *1 21. Guardians of the Galaxy 22. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 23. Daredevil Season 1 *3 24. Agents of SHIELD Season 2, Episodes 1-10 *1 25. Jessica Jones Season 1*3 26. Agents of SHIELD Season 2, Episodes 11-19 *1 27. Avengers: Age of Ultron 28. Agents of SHIELD Season 2, Episodes 20-22 *1 29. Daredevil Season 2, Episodes 1-4 *3 30. Luke Cage Season 1, Episodes 1-4 *3 31. Daredevil Season 2, Episodes 5-11 *3 32. Luke Cage Season 1, Episodes 5-8 *3 33. Daredevil Season 2, Episodes 12-13 *3 34. Luke Cage Season 1, Episodes 9-13 *3 35. Ant-Man 36. Agents of SHIELD (season 3, eps 1-10) *1 37. Agents of SHIELD (season 3, eps 11-19) *1 38. Iron Fist Season 1 *3 Watching Phase 2 this way really helps the MCU timeline in chronological order feel more cohesive. Phase 3  Me by the end of this list probably. 39. Captain America: Civil War 40. Black Widow 41. Agents of SHIELD (season 3, eps 20-22) *1 42. The Defenders *3 43. Agents of SHIELD (season 4, eps 1-6) *1 44. Doctor Strange 45. Black Panther 46. Agents of SHIELD (season 4, eps 7-8) *1 47. Agents of SHIELD: Slingshot (season 1, eps 1-6) *1 48. Agents of SHIELD (season 4, eps 9-22) *1 49. Spider-Man: Homecoming 50. Thor: Ragnarok  The reaction of other people when I told them I was doing this article. 51. Inhumans *5 52. The Punisher *3 53. Runaways *6 54. Agents of SHIELD (season 5, eps 1-10) *1 55. Jessica Jones Season 2 *3 56. Agents of SHIELD (season 5, eps 11-18) *1 57. Cloak & Dagger Season 1 *7 58. Cloak & Dagger Season 2 *7 59. Luke Cage Season 2 *3 60. Iron Fist Season 2 *3 61. Daredevil Season 3 *3 62. Runaways Season 2 *6 63. The Punisher Season 2 *3 64. Jessica Jones Season 3 *3 65. Ant-Man and the Wasp *8 66. Avengers: Infinity War 67. Agents of SHIELD (season 5, eps 19-22) *1 68. Agents of SHIELD (season 6) *1 *2 69. Agents of SHIELD (season 7) *1 *2 70. Runaways Season 3 *2 *6 71. Avengers: Endgame Phase 4: The Multiverse Saga Begins Following the events of Endgame, the MCU timeline in chronological order becomes slightly more complex as it branches into the Multiverse. Loki Season 1 & 2: Technically takes place outside of time, but best viewed immediately after Endgame. *9 What If…? Season 1-3: Multiversal stories branching from the end of Loki. *10 WandaVision: Set 3 weeks after the Blip (2023). The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: 6 months after the Blip (2024). Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings: Set in early 2024. Eternals: Set in late 2024, concurrent with Spider-Man: Far From Home. *11 Spider-Man: Far From Home: Summer 2024. Spider-Man: No Way Home: Starts in Summer 2024 and ends in December 2024. Hawkeye: Christmas 2024. Moon Knight: Set in early 2025. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Set in 2025, following No Way Home. Ms. Marvel: Set in Autumn 2025. Thor: Love and Thunder: Set in late 2025. Werewolf by Night: Late 2025. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: Set in late 2025. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special: December 2025. Phase 5: Variance in the MCU Timeline in Chronological Order Phase 5 expands the corporate and cosmic stakes of the MCU timeline in chronological order, leading directly into the events of 2026. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: Set in early 2026. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Set in 2026, following the Holiday Special. Secret Invasion: Set in 2026, dealing with the fallout of the Skrull infiltration. Echo: Occurs in early 2026, five months after Hawkeye. The Marvels: Set in late 2026, following the events of Ms. Marvel and Secret Invasion. Deadpool & Wolverine: While largely “outside of time” in the Void, its impact on the MCU timeline in chronological order is felt in late 2026. Agatha All Along: Set in late 2026, following the release of the Scarlet Witch’s spell. Captain America: Brave New World: Set in early 2027 (released Feb 2025), dealing with President Ross and the new world order. Daredevil: Born Again Season 1: Set in early 2027 (released March 2025). Thunderbolts:* Set in mid-2027 (released May 2025), following the team-up of the MCU’s anti-heroes. Phase 6: The Road to Doomsday (Present 2026 Updates) As of February 28, 2026, the MCU timeline in chronological order has entered the highly anticipated Phase 6. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: (Released July 2025). While the film is set in a retro-futuristic 1964, the “First Family” is officially integrated into the main MCU timeline in chronological order by the end of the film. Wonder Man: (Released January 2026). Set in the present day (2027-2028 in-universe), this series explores the Hollywood side of the superhero world. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: (Current February 2026 Release).

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Zdarsky & Checchetto Reunite: Devil’s Reign #1 Review

28th January 2026

The story that’s been building for years is here! Wilson Fisk went from Kingpin to mayor of the biggest city in America and is going to bring his full criminal and political power to bear on the super heroes who call NYC home. The man who once destroyed Daredevil has set his sights on The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and more. And since it’s Fisk, once he takes them all down, you know he’s going to sign it. CROSSBONES! TASKMASTER! TYPHOID MARY! SHOCKER! WHIPLASH! RHINO! KRAVEN! Fisk has an ARMY of super villains at his command – and this is just his opening salvo. For years, Fisk has waited for his time to strike, and YOU WON’T BELIEVE the aces he’s got up his sleeves!

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Better Than Immortal Hulk? Hulk #1 Review & Verdict

28th January 2026

IMMORTAL NO LONGER! CATES & OTTLEY DELIVER A NEW, COLOSSAL-SIZED ERA! “MAD SCIENTIST” Part 1 of 6 The uncontrollable rage of the Hulk has reached an all-new level, and nobody – including the Avengers – is prepared to handle it. But is it really the Hulk that people should be afraid of, or is there something missing to this puzzle? Join the superstar creative team of Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley as they look to the stars for the next era of HULK!

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Black Panther #1 Review: T’Challa’s Tense New Espionage Era

Black Panther #1 Review: T’Challa’s Tense New Espionage Era

23rd March 2026

Black Panther #1 Review – A Bold New Era for T’Challa Is the King of Wakanda truly safe? In this Black Panther #1 review, we dive into a story that trades cosmic battles for grounded espionage. Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley and artist Juann Cabal have officially launched a high-stakes thriller that brings T’Challa back to Earth, proving that the secrets of his past are never far behind. Black Panther #1 Review: A Grounded Espionage Thriller Unlike the “Intergalactic Empire” era, this story feels like a taut spy novel. Ridley wastes no time establishing a world of secrets, revealing that T’Challa has embedded a network of sleeper agents across the globe to protect Wakanda. The tension is immediate. When one of these trusted agents is assassinated, the King must race against the clock to contain the fallout. It is a refreshing shift that treats the Black Panther as much as a tactical genius as a superhero.   How to Watch Marvel Movies in Order: 2026 Guide Embracing Marvel Continuity in Black Panther #1 Review One of the strongest elements of this debut is how it respects recent Marvel Comics history. Ridley acknowledges T’Challa’s role as the Chairperson of the Avengers and the shifting political landscape of a democratic Wakanda. The Visuals: Why Our Black Panther #1 Review Praises the Art Juann Cabal’s artwork is a major highlight of the issue. His clean lines and inventive layouts make the action sequences pop, while Federico Blee’s vibrant colors ensure that Wakanda looks as breathtaking as ever. Final Verdict: Should You Buy It? To conclude this Black Panther #1 review, the book is a confident, gorgeous, and layered start to a new chapter. While it spends time setting up future plot points, the central mystery of the sleeper agents is enough to keep readers hooked. Score: 4/5

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Venom #1 Al Ewing Review

Venom #1 Review: A Mind-Bending New Era for the Symbiote

16th February 2026

AN EPIC NEW ERA FOR THE SINISTER SYMBIOTE STARTS HERE! Hot off the heels of VENOM #200 and EXTREME CARNAGE, we’re closing out 2021 with one of the most ambitious books in symbiote history – an all-new VENOM from some of comics’ greatest talents! Marvel mainstay AL EWING, who himself has just ended a character-redefining run on IMMORTAL HULK, is being joined by RAM V, a horror maestro all his own, to craft a mind-bending and gut-wrenching tale of symbiosis the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen! AS IF THAT WASN’T ENOUGH, they’ve been joined by industry legend BRYAN HITCH, who is leaving IT ALL ON THE PAGE! We haven’t led you astray yet, have we? So trust us when we tell you that you have NEVER seen a VENOM like this!

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Review – The Thing #1

14th December 2021

THE NEXT BIG THING Begins Here! Renowned storyteller Walter Mosley brings his signature style to a sweeping saga of Yancy Street’s favorite son that will range from the urban sprawl of the back alleys of Manhattan to the farthest reaches of the cosmos itself! A lonely evening and a chance encounter (or is it?) sends Ben Grimm embarking on a sojourn that will have him encountering – and battling – figures both old and new. Featuring guest appearances from figures drawn from throughout the Marvel Universe as well as precision artwork by Tom Reilly, THE NEXT BIG THING will remind audiences why the Thing is one of the most popular and beloved characters in the history of comics!

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Is Eternals Bad? Marvel Movie Review & Final Verdict

28th January 2026

Review – Eternals Directed by: Chloe Zhao Produced by: Kevin Feige & Nate Moore Written by: Chloe Zhao & Patrick Burleigh Starring: Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie & Salma Hayek Release Date: November 5th 2021 In the beginning… Prior to seeing the film, I was excited that I was going to get to review Eternals; Marvel’s latest blockbuster. Although I don’t know a great deal about the Eternals, (I have only read Neil Gaiman’s run and the Manifest Destiny TPB,) I thought this would play to the film’s advantage as I wouldn’t be constantly comparing them to their more powerful comic-book counterparts. I am a fan of an MCU movie and based on the trailers for Eternals, this outing looked like it could lead to lots of in depth existential analysis and discussion. Unfortunately, that is not really the case. Positives There were parts of the movie that I did enjoy. The cast did a fine job with what they were given to work with and there were no weak links amongst the new group of heroes. The use of CGI and special effects made for some stunning visuals and certain scenes were damn-near breath-taking to witness on the big screen. In fact, there are no elements of this film that I would say were quintessentially poor. The direction is serviceable, the performances were fine, the script was okay, the cinematography and lighting were adequate and the musical score was sufficient. The problem is that not one of these aspects blew me away, the whole thing just felt passable. Negatives One thing I did somewhat struggle with was the tone of the movie. This is one of the most straight-faced entries into the MCU so far. It makes sense to use this tone when going for the existential quality that this film strives for when it is discussing godlike eternal beings that have overseen the creation of the universe. The issue is that the film introduces these ideas and then doesn’t ever commit to following through on them. Instead, it flirts with these deep, mind-boggling concepts and then cuts to yet another CGI laser fight. It is almost as if whenever the movie starts to tap into something more profound, it gets scared and reverts to what it knows as an MCU movie. The unfortunate result of this non-commitment to what it wants to be results in a somewhat bland, forgettable, safe movie that isn’t much fun to watch. Sure, they attempt to chuck in a few cheesy quips here and there to remind you that you are watching an MCU movie, but Eternals is never anywhere near as much fun as something like Shang-Chi. Forever detached Another thing that somewhat took me by surprise was just how disconnected this movie felt from the rest of the MCU. Other than the odd throwaway line referring to Thanos or, ‘The Blip,’ this movie could have taken place at literally any point in the MCU timeline. It would not have mattered one bit if the events of this film took place after the first Avengers, after Civil War, or after Endgame. It would have been near enough the exact same movie. Some may find that notion refreshing, an MCU movie that you can watch without having seen the prior 20-something films and tie in TV shows. For me though, it just made the whole thing feel redundant to a certain extent. I never felt connected to the characters in the same way that I did with the Avengers heroes and so the stakes here never feel as high. Summary Overall, I cannot bring myself to give this film a bad rating, because it wasn’t a bad film. In fact, it was a pretty good film that just unfortunately failed to blow me away. Based on the scale of certain aspects of the movie’s plot and the potentially universe-altering stakes on the line, Eternals should have created more of an impact and felt less like an extraneous optional piece of Marvel content. If you enjoyed Dan’s review of Eternals, you can check out what he thought of Captain Marvel here.

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