Before you comment.. This is a cannon accurate substitute for the original Disney recommended watch order. Please do not comment saying “Disney plus already has the watch order listed” I know that! it’s not good! They don’t include any of the Fox or Sony films either! This is my recommended replacement. My definitive viewing order on how to approach the multiverse saga. I have lots of friends and family who loved the Infinity Saga, but tell me that they don’t know how to watch “the new movies.” It’s no secret that the Multiverse Saga has been a major stumbling block, and is a convoluted mess of inconsistencies and weird release orders.

After months of rewatching the films and TV with my girlfriend I’ve come to a conclusion that rearranges the post-endgame titles into a watch order that makes sense to the audience, includes the Fox/Sony films, and excludes the poor quality content like Secret Invasion/She-Hulk. The full doc with all spin off movies and TV will be listed as a link in the comments.


FAQ:

• Why did I take so much liberty in rearranging the Earth-616 order?

-I took a lot of liberty in rearranging these titles because they are drastically more interesting and understandable when they are arranged like this. For example, watching Wandavision at the very beginning of the saga can be jarring to new audiences due to its confusing nature (no spoilers) and then needing to watch through 20 other films/TV shows just to follow up on it in Multiverse of madness just does not make sense to the average audience. Considering both Wandavision and Multiverse of Madness require some familiarity with the X-MEN, and because Monica Rambeau appears in The Marvels, it makes sense to arrange all of these titles after the audience is exposed to The X-MEN films (again I don’t want to spoil anything)

-Another great example is Wakanda Forever and why it is placed near “Phase 4” instead of down in “phase 5” (let’s be honest nobody is paying attention to phase numbers during this Saga.) The Wakanda Forever plot is heavily focused on the fact that Vibranium is the most valuable resource in the world, and we all know that later films switch that premise up. Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Eternals, and Brave New World all subtly rely on each other’s plots to forward their own stories. So… watching through them together- closer in the timeline instead of having to sift through 30 episodes of a spin off Disney plus show is better story telling for the audience.

• Why did I include titles like Eternals but exclude others?

-Listen, we all know Eternals is not a great film. However, for better or for worse, its plot is directly relied on by other films later in the series and the best example is Brave New World. Because it fits as a nice transition between Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Brave New World it is included in between them. This is also why Quantumania and Love and Thunder are included. We all know they aren’t the highest in quality, but because they are inevitably tied into the overall continuity of the movies, like Loki Season 2: and Guardians 3, they are required viewing for the saga.

-In terms of excluding specific shows, there is an optional section at the bottom of the list that arranges all Disney+ spin off shows or Fox movies that were excluded for various reasons. For example, Secret invasion is just bad and convoluted, so it is recommended against. Agatha all Along is good, but it won’t be tied into Doomsday so it is listed as optional. I made sure to include every single spin off animation, TV show, or movie at the bottom of the list for viewers who may want to see them. If they aren’t directly tied to the plot of Doomsday, then they are relegated to the optional section.

• Why is Far From Home included in this list?

- I know some people may take great issue with including this because it is technically part of the Infinity Saga, but I find that to be a shallow argument. Picking up after Endgame, it makes much more sense to start with Loki: Season 1 and go from there. This is even more true when you consider the actual plot of Far From Home. (SPOILER INCOMING) The twist of Far From Home hits way harder and more convincing when the concept of the Multiverse is already introduced. When Mysterio tells Peter he’s from the Multiverse, you as the audience actually believe it considering the Multiverse was just introduced. It makes the film so much better and the twist much more convincing.

-The film is also just a great movie to start with when picking up after Endgame. I noticed that showing people WandaVision first is so jarring to new audiences that they just lose interest in continuing with the other films/TV. Starting the Saga off with a TV show and Movie that are less depressing and more palatable makes for a great first impression. I am by no means saying that WandaVision is bad, I love it. But - it’s better to be introduced later in the saga.

•Why do some Disney+ shows have an optional disclaimer in the list and others are not listed at all?

-Simple answer is quality and necessity. For example, I included shows like Hawkeye and Ms Marvel because they are directly tied to the advancing plot of the Saga, but… because they are shows with mixed quality, I listed them as optional as to not force audiences to watch through them. Ms Marvel is good, but it’s also not required to understand The Marvels. Hawkeye is good, but it’s also not necessarily required to understand the other movies. Moon Knight though not being tied to the other films/shows has been rumored to appear in Doomsday thus his show is included as optional as well. This is why I included them in the list.

-Secret Invasion, She Hulk, Ironheart, Agatha all Along. All of these shows vary in quality but none of them are going to make an appearance in Doomsday. Even though they may be cannon, most people agree that they aren’t required viewing for the Saga or the overarching plot. If the Doomsday trailer drops and any of these characters make an appearance, I will most likely just update the list and move one of the shows. Incredibly unlikely though.

•Why are some X-MEN films excluded?

-Let’s be honest. We all know the X-MEN Fox films are very inconsistent and lacking in quality. I picked the best ones that most people know and love, arranged them in an order that makes the most sense, and excluded the ones that are almost universally hated. I put a disclaimer for the audience about the inconsistencies and plot holes, with the hopes that will help the average viewer along. First Class and Days of future past are included because they do a really good job at introducing the X-MEN, while also tying up the time travel storyline. X-MEN, X2 because are included because they are great classics, and Last Stand is included because it will be directly tied into Doomsday. (That’s what the rumors and set leaks say)

-Let’s be honest you can’t even really enjoy Days of Future Past without understanding the Last Stand either. X-MEN: origins is terrible and creates too many continuity errors, Apocalypse is embarrassing, and Dark Phoenix is unnecessary and confusing. All three of those movies are excluded for their poor quality and continuity issues. Like I said though they are included as optional at the bottom of the list for those interested.


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