Marvel movies and TV shows in order: The most satisfying Marvel watchlist you'll ever find ✅
MCU, Sonyverse, Foxverse, random Trilogies, If you've ever tried to watch Marvel movies or series, you know how chaotic figuring out what to watch gets.
Different studios, alternate versions of characters, and the fact that Disney+ doesn't even include the Spider-Man movies... And don't even get me started on complicated confusing X-Men timelines!
Honestly, it's messy. The watchlists on streaming platforms even leave stuff out and the order isn't even fully correct. 💫🥴
So I made one simple, clean checklist that puts everything in the correct release order, (the best way to watch Marvel)
I built it to make marathoning way less overwhelming and way more satisfying and keep things easy; especially if your brain thrives on organisation/structure.
(looking at my neurodivergent gang 👀)
It's mobile-friendly, spoiler-free, and super easy to customise if you want to make it your own.
Drop a comment if it helps or to leave any feedback.
Enjoy! 🦸♀️
📱Preview here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V-HP-fgNuI4u3VE9srD-HEsv7FVpQxXyooURvwIAAN4
📝Save your own list here:
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Different studios, alternate versions of characters, and the fact that Disney+ doesn't even include the Spider-Man movies... And don't even get me started on complicated confusing X-Men timelines!
Honestly, it's messy. The watchlists on streaming platforms even leave stuff out and the order isn't even fully correct. 💫🥴
So I made one simple, clean checklist that puts everything in the correct release order, (the best way to watch Marvel)
I built it to make marathoning way less overwhelming and way more satisfying and keep things easy; especially if your brain thrives on organisation/structure.
(looking at my neurodivergent gang 👀)
It's mobile-friendly, spoiler-free, and super easy to customise if you want to make it your own.
Drop a comment if it helps or to leave any feedback.
Enjoy! 🦸♀️
📱Preview here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V-HP-fgNuI4u3VE9srD-HEsv7FVpQxXyooURvwIAAN4
📝Save your own list here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V-HP-fgNuI4u3VE9srD-HEsv7FVpQxXyooURvwIAAN4/copy
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Enjoy!
Any feedback or tidbits let me know! :D
Will do! 😎👍
There's a key throughout that I stick by, it references:
⭐ = Important / Major Impact
📺 = TV Show / Series
🍿 = MCU Movie
🎬 = Shortfilm / Oneshot
⭕ = Other Universe (Non-MCU)
Edit: It ***IS*** repeated throughout the list, it's on the bottom right of most Phases.
Any feedback, other questions, anything! hmu! <3 :D
It ***IS*** repeated throughout the list, it's on the bottom right of most Phases.
I'll add it on!
I asked for opinions on what the crowd thought would be star worthy and I got a bunch of feedback. This helps! Thank you!
(Also for the record, it's 100% subjective tag, feel free to make adjustments if you like!)
But the show and the films eventually went their separate ways. Once AoS leaned into time travel and no longer lined up with the movies, it basically spun off into its own branch of the multiverse.
So the cleanest way to put it is: it started in the main timeline (Earth-199999), then diverged. It’s not “non-canon” — it’s just canon to its own branch.
And the “616” thing from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was just an in-universe label — the official main timeline is still Earth-199999.
Yay complexity 🙃
In regards to season 7, the finale explains how it works its way back to the Earth-199999.
Season 5 is also a tough one but it's a lot to explain and I'm just going to give you a link to this reddit post that does a great job at explaining it, better than I can that's for sure. Also, this is my first time putting in a link so I hope this works😃
https://www.reddit.com/r/shield/s/FeLTth0g59
This is explained pretty clearly in Avengers: Endgame and Loki, and also touched on in What If…?. The Ancient One’s scene in Endgame really sums it up best — removing or altering key events doesn’t rewrite your original timeline, it just creates another.
[Spoilers for Endgame]
>!The only exception is Steve returning the stones at the end of Endgame — because that was always meant to happen. Tony even explains how their time works: it’s not one straight line, it’s a loop. So Steve going back doesn’t “break” anything; it closes the loop.!<
>!Popular theory that when Steve looks over at the bench just before going back, he actually sees his older self waiting — which would explain why he confidently stays in the past to live his life with Peggy. It’s a nice way of showing that he’d already done it all along.!<
>!And then omg my favourite fan theory, it's possible and likely he didn’t just sit on his hands when he went back! Many of us believe that he became a secret hero, quietly helping from the shadows through the decades, called Nomad!!!<
Maybe we’ll finally get some kind of nod to all of this in Avengers: Doomsday... Even just a reference would be a great payoff.
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By the way, just to be clear! Even though I personally don’t agree with the idea that AoS is set in the *exact same* timeline as the main MCU, I’m not trying to debate or cause any backlash.
That’s why in my checklist I just note it as “Earth 616 (AoS)” - it’s a simple, easy way to acknowledge it’s tied to that universe *in origin* at least.
You can always edit your copy of the Checklist if you prefer! 😄
Same applies in season 7, in fact the majority of season 7 takes place in new timelines but Fitz explains in the final episode how they can get back to their original timeline (earth-199999) utilizing the Quantum Tunnel. (As a side note this actually explains how old Steve Rogers was able to get back to earth-199999.)
In the main MCU, once something diverges from the Sacred Timeline, that branch *still exists* -even if it gets “fixed” or you travel back. It doesn’t just collapse back into the original timeline. So even though AoS says they “returned,” from the broader MCU perspective, that would still be a branch.
That’s why a lot of people (me included) just treat it as a branch that started in Earth-199999 but isn’t *the* same timeline anymore. It doesn’t make it less meaningful... just its own corner of the multiverse. 😅
Also to be fair, they’ve never officially confirmed either side of this. And honestly, that’s probably on purpose - the debate itself keeps the show relevant and gets people talking about it. So in a way, these discussions are exactly what they benefit from!
And you’re absolutely right! at the end of the day, they’ve never officially confirmed anything either way. That means neither of us are strictly right or wrong, and we’ll probably never get a solid answer (at least not any time soon).
On a lighter note, I actually love AoS too. I even have an AoS lanyard for my passes at theme parks!
I look like a total nerd, but honestly it’s so much better than the sunflower or the generic disabled ones they hand out. At least mine looks cool at Disney 😎
If you notice anything else please let me know- thankfully a bunch of commenters since I started this project have helped with improvements and corrections, so it's hugely appreciated and encouraged! It all helps keep everything correct which is important because of how complex things are in today's world, and also keeps it going to be honest! ❤️
It's been requested before, but I include that in the 'forgotten one-offs' category I mention in the "Why isn't XYZ included?" bit on the right under the "welcome" section.
Same kinda deal as Nick Fury (1998), the Man-Thing movie, and some others. Sure, they're fun oddities, but I left them off to keep the list clean and focused on the things connected to each other by references or cameos etc.
Marvel is HUGE and although I try to make my list very thorough, it's not a dump everything box. 😅
I used the wikis for Marvel Movies and Marvel Series' to help make decisions on things to include / leave off etc.
Need it be echoed, you're of course more than welcome to treat your own copy completely as your own! Add it in yourself if you like, but do keep in mind you'd need to adjust things if you want everything to function properly, it's all explained with instructions in the "editing your own copy" section. c:
We all were going crazyyyyy.
But at the same time there are pieces of the puzzle in-between the two that are important to watch or at least be aware of, like antman and the wasp, more particularly what happens to Scott, and understanding the quantum realm more etc. And then the background of Captain Marvel and her connections with Nick Fury, general powers, etc.
Going from one to the other without even knowing about the stuff in-between leaves too many questions and confusion... Or at least it did for some friends of mine and they didn't realise the movies in-between were so important haha!
* Saw each movie twice at cinema when it opened
* Purchased DVD or streaming to see it several times
* Then right before the next movie was released, watched the previous episode again.
I knew Tony died in Endgame- but didn't know it was "get the stones, not the gauntlet."
The Russos loved to drop hints and secret clues online. They also took many precautions to avoid spoilers such as details in set leaks that are completely irrelevant like Tony’s BARF device.
I didn't even want to include AoS originally because it's not officially cannon, (though people argue it is anyway, even tho it's been confirmed that it's not).
Early on they *did* try to line it up with the MCU, there were tie-ins that clearly established it was set in the same universe, up to Season 5. But after that it completely split off and basically became its own timeline. 😅
Also, it actually ***has*** been clarified in many interviews and reference material that it’s ***not*** part of the main MCU canon anymore.
This is exactly why I said fans always end up debating it, even tho it has been clarified already...
AoS timeline logic is chaos lmao, it's like they're in competition to be more confusing and complicated than X-Men/Foxverse lmao.
There’ve been statements from creators and producers over the years making it clear it branched off after S5 and isn’t part of the main continuity. That’s why it’s listed as its own universe (47281) in official/associated reference materials, wikis, fandom sites, etc. Literally just google it and you’ll see what I mean. 😅
I’m not trying to change your mind though!
Die-hard fans always debate this exact thing, which is why I just stick to what the official timelines and wikis say for my checklist. I hate debating such minute details to such crazy extents, I'm happy just accepting what multiple sources and wikis etc say.
Iirc - they DO travel back to 616, but they changed the past or something? So because of that- it's a branched reality, that was eventually coined 47281.
But honestly, if it really bothers you that much, just edit it to say 616.
*(616 isn't even the official universe for the sacred timeline! It's actually 199999!)*
At the end of the day it’s not that deep anyway. <3
I'm gonna research it and correct it, thanks for pointing it out.
I just threw on a number I was seeing repeated, but maybe I pasted the wrong number, idk if you've noticed but it's a pretty big project - accidents happen here and there \^-\^'
Anyway! Thanks for helping <3
Turns out the exact universe numbers are still completely unconfirmed lmao. This is all overwhelming me and I'm leaving it here.
This is what I could definitely confirm:
**Original Intent**
Seasons 1-4 (and early 5)
**Earth-199999** (The original MCU designation)
**Final Status**
Seasons 5-7
**An unnumbered branch reality** within the Marvel Multiverse.
Turns out it's completely unconfirmed lmao.
This is all overwhelming me and I'm leaving it here.
This is what I could definitely confirm:
**Original Intent**
Seasons 1-4 (and early 5)
**Earth-199999** (The original MCU designation)
**Final Status**
Seasons 5-7
**An unnumbered branch reality** within the Marvel Multiverse.
Yeah, that makes sense.
Well, it's worded "pre-mcu", but you could rename it to "pre-multiverse" in this instance :D
And thank you for your kind words! :D
Also yeah that movie is just a nightmare 😂
Season 1 125
Season 2 188
Agent carter is one of my favourite marvel segments btw!!
I love her sm 😭
This is the perfect time to get fully caught up while we're all waiting for things to release and build up hype!
Look at the preview for the list at least and you'll see everything, accept the permissions to see pictures too for added flair and customisation c:
When you save a copy you can then edit it if you like and want to customise it, change the colours if you want to personalise it more, there's lots of instructions for how everything works and how to do things. Plus some faqs incase you wonder anything etc.
I honestly have put so much work into this it's insane- but it's a hyper-fixation / passion project, so I just love it haha!
Been working on it for five or take a year or more now.
Any feedback suggestions etc let me know!
If you ever need help or pointers just hmu! :D
Do note it's not "EVERYTHING" - see why isn't XYZ for details.
But it's everything that's connected or referenced or cameoed in the MCU; and everything connected to what's connected... If that makes sense LOL
Everything in this list, connects somewhere. 😂
I eventually agreed because there were a few people asking for it across posts/social media.
Also, it was the first official theatrical release, so I figured that was fair enough. 😅
I manually went through EVERYTHING Marvel has done for tv/movies, which btw is an insane amount iykyk. The wiki's are insanely useful for developing this list!
A bunch of those things have been requested before, but I include that in the 'forgotten one-offs' category I mention in the "Why isn't XYZ included?" bit on the right under the "welcome" section.
Same kinda deal as Nick Fury (1998), the Man-Thing movie, and some others. Sure, they're fun oddities, but I left them off to keep the list clean and focused on the things connected to each other by references or cameos etc.
Marvel is HUGE and although I try to make my list very thorough, it's not a dump everything box. 😅
Need it be echoed, you're of course more than welcome to treat your own copy completely as your own! Add it in yourself if you like, but do keep in mind you'd need to adjust things if you want everything to function properly, it's all explained with instructions in the "editing your own copy" section. c:
ha- I wish! xD
But I'm sure that would be beyond even more complicated...
There's bound to be something somewhere for it, sorry dude!
Edit: never mind, I thought this was narrative order and not release order
But yeah, release order 😅
If you have any feedback or tidbits let me know! ❤️✨
Let me know!
Always here if you ever need help or have any suggestions feedback etc! :D
Everything needed for Google verification is done!
Hopefully, this means the “unverified” notices will go away soon, making the checklist even smoother to use and not cause any doubt or worry - which I hope it wasn't but I know the log in to run scripts is a little unsettling for me at least! 🥴
punisher s2 has 13 episodes instead of 10 and some of the episode names seem to be off
agents of shield s6 seems to have some incorrect episode names
jessica Jones s3 also has 13 episodes and the names are also off
legion s3 has the names offset by 5 chapters
agents of shield s7 also has 13 episode, same thing with the names
thank you again for doing all this, if you need a list of the names or someone to help out, i am more than happy to. :)
Would you mind sending me them listed out 😭
Sad because this will mess up the update feature, aw man...
Real note tho, thank you for pointing these out!!
If you spot any others do let me know so I can fix them :)