Where to (re)start

This is probably a post that’s gonna be common in the coming days with Doomsday being announced so I’ll take it down if I need to. I want to rewatch the movies so I can understand everything in doomsday and refresh my memory but I don’t know where to start, if anyone could help me I’d appreciate that.

Some background info: I’m a casual watcher, I haven’t read any comics and I’m not even a theory-crafter (I don’t have a great attention to detail and a low attention span 💔) so I tend to get confused when ppl bring up info/events that occurred outside of the movies. I don’t know if that would impact my watching experience but I thought i’d throw it out there. Thanks in advance ^_^

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Chaffro2025-12-25 12:32

Watch all the movies - you've got 12 months to watch 37 - in release order, and probably *Loki*. Some people often say "watch in chronological order", but doing so negates the impact of plot points in sequels, in my opinion (e.g., Coulson in *Captain Marvel*).

JokerFaces22025-12-25 18:40

Definitely agree on release order. That’s how audiences experienced the MCU in real time, and it’s how the movies are meant to be viewed.

Huskeyzforever2025-12-26 08:10

Alright, thank you!!

CommunityDragon1842025-12-25 18:28

I don’t think rewatches are needed. Maybe the Loki show

Antrikshy2025-12-26 07:30

And Multiverse of Madness.

CommunityDragon1842025-12-26 07:30

I suppose yea

JokerFaces22025-12-25 18:42

It’s kinda hard to say what’s **required** viewing for Doomsday, since we haven’t seen it yet. Like I would say it’s safe to skip Moon Knight, but then if he suddenly shows up in Doomsday it might become required viewing.

I would say that I’d expect Loki, Multiverse of Madness and Thunderbolts to be required at least.

Big_Epsilon2025-12-25 19:38

I always think chronological is best, personally, but I think it’s definitely the right choice if you’ve already watched all/the majority. Different way, which keeps it fresher for the brain, and for someone with maybe a slight lack of attention span, it makes it a bit easier to follow in a line

swissarmychris2025-12-25 19:51

If you're going to watch one thing, it should definitely be Endgame, since Doomsday is being positioned as a direct sequel in some capacity. (And Infinity War is probably less directly relevant, but why not watch both?)

Based on the casting announced so far we know the following MCU entries feature relevant characters:

* Falcon and the Winter Soldier
* Captain America: Brave New World
* Shang-Chi
* Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
* Thor: Love & Thunder
* Thunderbolts
* Fantastic Four: First Steps
* Deadpool & Wolverine
* Loki (the Disney+ series)

We also know that some of the OG X-Men will be appearing, so watching the first three X-Men films is a good idea:

* X-Men (2000)
* X2: X-Men United
* X-Men: The Last Stand

Beyond that we simply don't know for sure yet. Robert Downey Jr. is playing Doom, for example, but we have no idea if his portrayal is linked to Tony Stark or what specific movies might be relevant there. It also seems like The Marvels will be linked to Doomsday (at least the post-credits scene) but as far as I know none of its actors have been confirmed to appear yet.

The movie is still a year out, and we'll probably get a better sense of what matters and what can be skipped as we get more casting announcements and more actual trailers. But for now this is a starting point.

Huskeyzforever2025-12-26 08:09

Thank you!!

Iamjaykrishnan2025-12-26 08:22

This list +Doctor strange 2 and X men days of future past too

captainseas2025-12-26 07:38

Maybe just watch the ones you wanna see because Doomsday seems like it's being specifically made for people that tuned out of the MCU but are still aware of it

Turbulent-Spirit-5682025-12-30 00:54

Even though there is A LOT... watch the movies and TV shows:
- X-Men Franchise (2000 - 2024)
- MCU (2008 - 2025)
- Defenders Saga (2014 - 2018)

Those are the main three you'd want