133 titles · 59 movies · 52 TV series · 554.6 hours
Track Your Progress →Follows the in-universe timeline. Starts in 1943 with Captain America, progresses through the decades to the present. Best for first-time viewers — you experience events as the characters do, with full context.
Follows the real-world premiere dates. Starts with Iron Man (2008). Shows how the MCU was built phase by phase, including the easter eggs and post-credits scenes as they were originally revealed.
Just the 46 titles that directly feed into the main Avengers storyline. Skips deep-dive character studies and legacy titles. Cuts total runtime from 554.6h to 121.2h.
Story order (roughly chronological) is recommended for first-timers. It starts with Captain America: The First Avenger (set in 1943) and follows the narrative timeline, giving you the most coherent story experience before Avengers: Doomsday.
As of 2026, there are 133 MCU titles: 59 movies, 52 TV series, and 22 shorts and specials. This includes upcoming releases like Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026).
All 133 titles total approximately 554.6 hours. Watching only the 46 essential titles cuts this to 121.2 hours — still a significant commitment but covering everything you need for Doomsday.
Several are essential for Doomsday context: WandaVision, Loki (both seasons), Hawkeye, and Daredevil: Born Again. Others add character depth but are optional. Use the "Essential Only" filter above to see exactly which ones matter.
Avengers: Secret Wars is confirmed as the follow-up event, currently without a release date. Several Phase 6 projects are in development, including Fantastic Four sequels and X-Men introduction films.
MCU Watchlist lets you mark titles as watched, plan your marathon around your schedule, and know exactly how many days until you're ready for Doomsday.
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