Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is divided into "Phases" that group films (and later, TV shows) based on their release timeline and narrative progression. Here's a watch guide by release date, featuring original titles, years, and French titles when they differ.

Phase 1 (2008–2012)

Phase 1 introduces the founding Avengers. Each movie lays the groundwork for the shared universe, culminating in the first major team-up.

• Iron Man (2008)
• The Incredible Hulk (2008) (L'Incroyable Hulk)
• Iron Man 2 (2010)
• Thor (2011)
• Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) (Captain America : First Avenger)
• The Avengers (2012) (Avengers)

Phase 2 (2013–2015)

Following the Battle of New York, heroes face personal consequences and new global threats. The tone broadens with the introduction of galactic comedy.

• Iron Man 3 (2013)
• Thor: The Dark World (2013) (Thor : Le Monde des ténèbres)
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) (Captain America : Le Soldat de l'hiver)
• Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) (Les Gardiens de la Galaxie)
• Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) (Avengers : L'Ère d'Ultron)
• Ant-Man (2015)

Phase 3 (2016–2019)

The MCU grows darker with internal divisions among heroes. The universe expands into cosmic, mystical, and multiversal realms.

• Captain America: Civil War (2016) (Captain America : Civil War)
• Doctor Strange (2016)
• Luke Cage – Season 1 (2016)
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Seasons 1–4 (2013–2017)
• Iron Fist – Season 1 (2017)
• The Defenders – Limited Series (2017)
• The Punisher – Season 1 (2017)
• Jessica Jones – Season 2 (2018)
• Daredevil – Season 3 (2018)
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) (Les Gardiens de la Galaxie Vol. 2)
• Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
• Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
• Black Panther (2018)
• Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
• Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
• Captain Marvel (2019)
• Avengers: Endgame (2019)
• Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

Phase 4 (2021–2022)

After Endgame, surviving heroes face a world without Iron Man or Captain America. Disney+ series debut, and the multiverse begins to open.

Movies:

• Black Widow (2021)
• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) (Shang-Chi et la Légende des Dix Anneaux)
• Eternals (2021) (Les Éternels)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
• Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Disney+ Series:

• WandaVision (2021)
• The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
• Loki – Season 1 (2021)
• What If...? – Season 1 (2021)
• Hawkeye (2021)
• Moon Knight (2022)
• Ms. Marvel (2022)
• She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
• Werewolf by Night (2022)
• The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)

Phase 5 (2023–2025)

The multiverse fully emerges. Kang rises as the new major villain. The stakes expand through time, dimensions, and legacy.

Movies:

• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) (Les Gardiens de la Galaxie Vol. 3)
• The Marvels (2023)
• Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Disney+ Series:

• Secret Invasion (2023)
• Loki – Season 2 (2023)
• Echo (2024)
• Agatha: Darkhold Diaries (2024)
• Daredevil: Born Again (TBA)