First time watching the MCU thoughts so far (up to Doctor Strange)

What’s up everyone. I’m pretty new to the MCU community and honestly just wanted to share my experience so far.

I started watching the MCU for the first time around November, and I’ve been going through everything in release order. I’m currently halfway through Doctor Strange, and man… I get it now.

Phase 1 was solid and did a great job introducing the characters, but once I hit Winter Soldier, it felt like the entire MCU leveled up. From there it’s just been straight momentum:

• Winter Soldier – absolutely elite storytelling

• Age of Ultron – way deeper than I expected, especially thematically

• Ant-Man – surprisingly heartfelt and grounded

• Civil War – genuinely blew me away. Easily one of my favorite movies I’ve watched so far. The Cap vs Tony conflict felt real, emotional, and earned. No clear “bad guy,” just principles clashing.

What really stands out to me is how Marvel treats its supporting characters. Hawkeye, Bucky, Falcon, Wanda, Ant-Man, etc. all feel just as important as the main leads. It makes the universe feel alive, not just centered on a few heroes.

I’m not even finished yet, and I can already say this has been an incredible experience watching everything fresh for the first time. The movies genuinely keep getting better, more complex, and more emotionally grounded as they go.

Looking forward to finishing Phase 3 and diving deeper into the community here.

Did Civil War lock you into Team Cap or Team Iron Man, or did your stance change over time?

Commentaires

ZenflexMusic2026-01-27 10:23

Growing up along with the films and characters starting with 2008 The Incredible Hulk film as that's where i see the MCU really starts. the MCU lets me nerd out. Are there some bad films/shows? sure. But still watching them all connect in someway is still fun and I can't wait for doomsday and secret wars.

Humble130112026-01-27 10:27

That’s dope honestly. I wish I had grown up with it in real time like that. Watching it all back-to-back now really makes me appreciate how connected everything is, even when some movies aren’t perfect. It’s been fun seeing how the foundation gets laid and then paid off later.

Still catching up, but I’m definitely enjoying the ride so far.

HereWeFuckingGooo2026-01-27 10:42

I don't know how much you know about the MCU but I highly recommend going into Phase 4 onward completely blind, not even watching any trailers or anything. And don't forget the Disney+ shows too. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the MCU post endgame.

Humble130112026-01-27 10:44

Appreciate that, for real. I’ve been trying to stay as blind as possible so far, so I’ll definitely keep that same energy going into Phase 4. Haven’t watched any trailers and barely know what’s coming next, which has made the experience way better.

I’ll for sure have thoughts once I get past Endgame.

Gambitismyheart2026-01-27 15:07

Are you watching the post credits too when you finish a movie?

Humble130112026-01-27 16:53

Absolutely 💯i noticed how every movies tie in together some way some how‼️

Gambitismyheart2026-01-27 17:02

Fantastic! Love to hear it. And it sure does! Everything connects. Also, I know someone said to you to watch the Fox and Sony films (which you absolutely should) but don't forget the Spider-Verse movies as well!! (Also Sony). You will have so much fun with those. ❤️

Humble130112026-01-27 17:13

Yeah for sure my fiance is a huge MCU fan so she basically put me on she has literally watch everything from the beginning to end so many times I’ve got some catching up to do lol

Gambitismyheart2026-01-27 17:22

Hahaha. Yeah same. 😆 🤣 I'm glad she's not spoiling you and I'm even more glad that you're going in as blind as possible.

Humble130112026-01-27 17:32

For sure😂💯 I would prefer for it to stay that way

ZenflexMusic2026-01-27 10:46

Honestly have fun with it all, and form your own opinions that's the best way to experience marvel I'd also like to hear your thoughts post endgame as well!

Humble130112026-01-27 17:03

I can’t wait neither bro excited honestly 💯

F4STMT2026-01-27 17:39

Bro it was awesome watching the MCU evolve as I grew up but I’ll be honest it wasn’t until I turned about 14-15 that I finally started understanding all the connections and what not, way too complicated for my child brain at the time LOL

Humble130112026-01-27 17:43

😂💯 I feel you on that family

Crafted_Pickaxe212026-01-27 16:32

I have never heard this before. Why do you say Hulk is the start?
Why wouldn't Iron Man be the start? It came out earlier.

ZenflexMusic2026-01-27 16:38

Because of the post credit scene where stark went to thaddeus ross and says he’s making a team, then they kinda retconned that same conversation but with nick fury to stark instead. But thaddeus has been the link between continuity since the very beginning and some hints in the first avengers film about when Bruce was in the mountains he was spitting out bullets ( deleted scene) from one of the hulk films can’t remember which one

Crafted_Pickaxe212026-01-27 17:20

But you would need to have seen Iron Man to know who Stark is. They didn't change their minds between them, IM and Hulk were filmed at the same time and released the same year.

https://www.quora.com/Was-it-really-the-movie-The-Incredible-Hulk-that-launched-the-MCU-as-the-films-director-says

And the deleted scene doesn't even show Banner shoot, just engage the gun, and suddenly Hulk is in control. The line is referencing a comic story.

They did seem to change their minds for Iron Man 2. The detail wasn't as important to them, they were just teasing the Avengers, and then made Iron Man 2. Then The Avengers film had to recast Hulk because of actor difficulties, not because of continuity issues.

Thaddeus Ross didn't even show up again after Hulk until Civil War, 8 years later.

But there is now an in-universe explanation why Tony acts differently between Hulk credit scene and Iron Man 2.

The One-Shot "The Consultant" plays off Iron Man 2's mention of Stark being demoted to consultant, to explain Stark's real purpose in talking to Ross.

https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelstudios/s/f2hSwc0r8v

ZenflexMusic2026-01-27 17:29

You’re absolutely right, this was more of a head cannon thing, maybe I saw hulk before the iron man film I can’t remember as I was a kid, apologies for the confusion. The point was to me personally because of Ross in the hulk films then still all links together, however you’d like to view it

CaptHayfever2026-01-27 17:31

That deleted scene is from Incredible Hulk '08 (which is the only MCU solo Hulk film. They originally wrote that film to be compatible with Ang Lee's Hulk, in case they wanted to incorporate that, but then they decided not to.)

mrbaryonyx2026-01-27 23:33

I personally always tell people to start with Cap 1 and then watch Iron Man 1, for a few reasons

* >! Perfect symmetry with the last scene of Endgame (I know we've all seen this movie but I don't think OP has) !<

* Is a more sincere introduction of the MCU and its world (Iron Man is a bit more sardonic)

* Going from the end credits of the "Chaste, morally upstanding World War 2 hero" movie straight to the opening credits of Iron Man, with hedonistic, womanizing, amoral War on Terror benefactor Tony Stark is hilarious and tells you everything you need to know about your two main heroes

yaboyskinnydick_2026-01-28 02:30

Holy fuck, this is actually perfect.

mrbaryonyx2026-01-28 02:44

Thank you!

I did this as my watch order and Tony talking about going "0 for 12 with Playboys models of the year" right after Steve saying "I had a date" was so funny

VegetableRemote32682026-01-27 18:42

I agree I think we all agree than some of the projects are just not good at all. But the thing is even still it’s fun to watch it all connect and talk about it. The mcu has some incredible highs but also some terrible lows. If your watching the mcu for first time I would skip a few because I just don’t think it’s fun to watch and it’s just not really necessary which I think is the worst thing you can say about a superhero project. For example the dark world quantumania are in that conversation as well as secret invasion. Second half of ma marvel. There are many parts that are very skippable.

Musiclover862026-01-27 20:15

Pretty sure if The Incredible Hulk was made without iron man coming first, we’d have never even made it to the first avengers movie

Clearlynot9152026-01-27 22:14

This is why I'm still an MCU fan. I've started a chronological viewing and just got to I am Groot and Daredevil S1. Like seeing Captain Marvel again after almost 8 years I enjoyed it a lot more than I originally did and I feel like I'll have the same experience with other movies I initially didn't really enjoy.

It helps I'm 23 now and have learned to just enjoy it as entertainment (shocking concept, I know lol) and take the movies and shows as they are: adaptations and not 1 for 1 to any source material.

Emergency_News_47902026-01-27 10:44

You get to experience the meteoric rise, the stomach dropping fall and all the politics in between.

I'm jealous now but will likely feel sorry for you experiencing the disappointment for the first time. My hopes are up again at the minute, there is a chance they've learned that nobody cares about their hypocritical politics and will start making good movies again.

Jazzcrime2026-01-27 11:08

What do you mean by the politics?

Emergency_News_47902026-01-27 11:11

I don't need to explain it to be honest, if you've seen all the movies you know, if you haven't, watch them I guess and make your own judgement.

Jazzcrime2026-01-27 11:14

I have watched most of them, I just didn't get what specifically you were referring to.

Emergency_News_47902026-01-27 11:29

There are numerous issues that manifest after endgame. I went from a die hard fan to complete estrangement for a few years.

I have no problem whatsoever with diversity in movies. Sam jackson and Denzel are 2 of my favourite actors of all time for example. But they have sacrificed quality acting and story telling for diversity/sexuality points. Insinuating that white men are toxic as one example. They tried being inclusive to an audience that has no interest in the product at all at the expense of real fans that did nothing wrong, which is evident by the drop in profits and fan base over the years.

I could go on and on but I don't like projecting my views on people that disagree or want to argue. I have my opinion. The same can be said for Star wars, and lord of the rings. 3 of the only franchises I care about completely transformed into something I didn't want. All 3 of which have fallen on hard times in recent years, which is completely justified and their own faults.

If you enjoy recent marvel, I'm jealous.. nothing more.

Jazzcrime2026-01-27 12:26

Fair enough, and thanks for explaining — I don’t think you’re wrong that post-Endgame Marvel has had real quality issues although I thought Wandavision, Loki and Fantastic Four have been really good.

Where I differ a bit is tying that drop in quality to diversity or “politics.” Marvel has *always* had political themes and has attempted to be representative (Cap punching Nazis, surveillance in Winter Soldier, Black Panther’s themes, etc.), but when the writing is strong, it's not a problem. A good story is a good story. A good character is a good character. Why does it matter who they are or where they're from? Maybe it does to you?

To me the bigger issue is overexpansion — too many projects, rushed timelines, and weaker scripts. When the storytelling slips, the themes become more noticeable, regardless of what they are.

I think we probably agree on the core problem: Marvel lost focus and consistency. If they fix the writing and pacing, most of this stuff fades into the background again. But it sounds like you're projecting *your* politics onto the MCU somewhat.

Emergency_News_47902026-01-27 12:57

It definitely had its good bits agreed, what I meant was they used box ticking directors and actors with certain profiles or agendas rather than for their creativity and talent. It's evident in the product.

Yes I agree it was rushed for sure, but weaker scripts imo is down to them hiring directors and actors that fit an agenda rather than the acting needs or creativity required.

Look, like I said before I don't want to project my views on anyone, it's my opinion. A majority opinion at that. I really have no issue with diversity or sexuality. But they chose actors and directors with political opinions in a lot of cases and the quality of product took a hit because of it.

As for projecting my politics... I'm just a viewer of a product I used to love. I don't understand this sentiment. I have 0 issue with 50% of marvel movies, black panther is amazing, black widow is cool as shit, miss marvel is a good actress with a great personality, Sam l jackson couldn't have played a better role.. I'm curious what politics you think I'm projecting? I'm not projecting anything. I'm simply a die hard fan that has been pushed away by unnecessary real world additions. I'm watching because I love marvel, not because I want to see a progressive director project their politics on me.

If you can't understand what I'm trying to say, that's fine let's just leave it there. I'm not interested in arguing or being accused of something I'm not.

eyebrows3602026-01-27 13:32

> I really have no issue with diversity or sexuality.

You *so* clearly fucking do.

eyebrows3602026-01-27 13:30

> I have no problem whatsoever with diversity in movies.

Always how someone who has a problem with diversity in movies starts talking.

> But they have sacrificed quality acting and story telling for diversity/sexuality points.

This hasn't happened. Brie literally has a fucking Oscar.

> Insinuating that white men are toxic as one example

This never happened and you are living in a fantasy world.

Edit: ugh, the old reply-n-block. What a little weakling.

Emergency_News_47902026-01-27 13:37

Like I said in my opinion, I'll just block you and we can move on. I've got no interest in arguments.

Jazzcrime2026-01-27 13:54

Maybe this can just be a good-natured discussion where we learn from each other and come towards a better understanding rather than an argument — I have no interest in the latter either, but I can’t speak for others here.

Whatever the choices behind particular actors and directors are (you see it as box-ticking and “diversity” politics), representation *does* matter to someone somewhere — like, *really* matters. It may not matter to you, and it may detract from the experience, and you may dislike a particular film or show. That’s totally fair. Nobody is telling you that you have to like something.

But representation in Marvel isn’t new or some recent political shift. Why do you think Marvel first introduced Black Panther in 1966? And do you think all fans were on board with that at the time?

I look at something like *The Marvels* and honestly, I didn’t think it was a great film either — some of the acting was jarring. But if you zoom out and look at the bigger picture and the overarching narrative of this huge universe, it was just introducing another set of characters and stories, and I liked that. There’s so much to delve into in the MCU. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I don’t think that’s because of a decision to increase “diversity” — it could have been just as bad with an all-white cast and director.

The politics I think you might be projecting is the idea that these choices are being made *only* to tick boxes, and that the people involved aren’t talented or worthy in their own right. Making a film is fucking hard — making a *good* film even more so — and I don’t think Marvel is intentionally hiring untalented people to push an agenda.

I get being disappointed by something you used to love, genuinely. That part makes total sense. I just don’t think the decline you’re feeling can be pinned solely on “diversity” when the reality feels a lot messier than that.

khaliyanna2026-01-27 14:06

Insinuating white men are toxic ??? Diversity !? Can you go in further ? I get they’re selling out, I say the same about Kevin hart or the rock but I really missed it with marvel, maybe cause I was young watching them, can you just explain where or what parts cause I’m interested.

CaptHayfever2026-01-27 17:50

> Insinuating white men are toxic ???

Didn't happen. He's making stuff up about She-Hulk.

khaliyanna2026-01-27 18:15

I just didn’t want to assume but i figured as much, thank you

Rinzlor2026-01-27 11:32

Same, ive seen all of it and still dont get what your referring to...

parakalus2026-01-27 10:51

Always preferred Iron Man over Captain America, but with Civil War, Team Cap all the way.

Rinzlor2026-01-27 11:30

Please let me know when you watch Daredevil and the Punisher TV shows. Those are probably 2 of my favorite projects they've done.

Humble130112026-01-28 01:33

Gotcha

StarshipTuna2026-01-27 11:49

If you want the authentic experience, watch Avengers 3, wait one year, then watch Avengers 4.

m-e-n-a2026-01-27 12:51

Lmao

SpaceCaboose2026-01-27 13:19

Honestly sounds like a disservice to watch Infinity War and Endgame for the first time within a week of each other (or anywhere near that close together). That year long gap between those films was excruciating yet worthwhile.

John_Zatanna522026-01-27 13:55

Or watching Iron Man and Endgame three months apart

Humble130112026-01-27 17:02

I get what you’re saying. I won’t be able to wait a year but I might space them out a bit so it actually sinks in👀

MCUTheorist000072026-01-27 22:08

If you go with good rythm(which I think you will) you may get caught up to watch Doomsday in theaters. If it is half as good as Infinity War it will be something that wouod benefit a lot of watching it on theaters. Also would recommend you to watch some of the Disney+ shows once you get to their point in the timeline. And Netflix Daredevil(and later Born Again)

mrbaryonyx2026-01-27 23:33

>If you go with good rythm

you won't attract the worm

MCUTheorist000072026-01-28 00:09

Sorry if I that doesn't makes sense, I'm from Spain and I try to to do my best to improve my English. Could you explain me if that is a reference to something that I didn't catch or if I simplily didn't type it well?

mrbaryonyx2026-01-28 00:20

lol sorry it is a reference to Dune and also the Fatboy Slim song "weapon of choice"

MCUTheorist000072026-01-28 00:34

Hahah thanks,no offense taken, I thought about Dune but wasn't completely sure. I decided to ask you because I'm studying to get an English C1 Cambridge title and I always try to improve. Anyways, I will check out the song

mrbaryonyx2026-01-28 00:37

Good for you! Your English is very solid. What websites would you tell someone to go on if they wanted to learn Spanish?

>Anyways, I will check out the song

[Here you go!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCDIYvFmgW8)

The music video is just Christopher Walken (who would one day play the Emperor in Dune) dancing in a hotel. It rules.

MCUTheorist000072026-01-28 01:07

I don't really know anything other than the typical Duolingo 😅, but maybe you could try to do what I used to learn English outside of School, which for me consisted in watching Youtube videos in English and playing videogames in English. If you like Marvel I would recommend you the Spanish channel Strip Marvel,he talks slow and if you put subtitles in English you may catch some words. I will see the song tomorrow, it's late here and I don't want to wake my neighbours up hehe,but it sounds fun

theblindelephant2026-01-27 12:01

I was team Cap.

But yeah, Endgame and Infinity War are gonna blow you away.

The mcu definately levelled up after winter solider. But now take that benchmark and multiply the jump in quality by about 2x - 2.5x from Winter Solider. That’s about what infinity war and endgame are like imo. There is not a dull moment for either movies and it just keeps building.

OldSpur762026-01-27 12:53

Team Cap all the way. Steve ain't perfect but Tony is the guy who thinks he's smart enough to save the world, all the while screwing things up worse along the way. You want Tony in a battle with you, but you don't want him strategizing the war. He's too emotional/irrational.

I completely get what Op is talking about. The storytelling in Winter Soldier is where the amazing run started. I remember watching it in the theater and leaving thinking...holy crap, they just successfully pulled off a Jason Bourne / Three Days of the Condor (Redford) / MCU mash up. It levelled up what comic book movies could be and all the great MCU movies that follow are a continuation of that quality, some are just Much Much Bigger.

I completely agree that Infinity War and EG are bigger movies, but I'd argue the film making quality is on the same level as WS, but those films are just so much bigger / 4 Epics cobbled together really well, that they feel higher quality, but it's largely the same formula just magnified by 20 - 40x more characters expertly cobbled together.

We'd both agree the OP is in for a treat!

Humble130112026-01-27 17:09

That’s a solid take. I don’t think Steve’s perfect either but I get why people trust him more. Tony’s heart is usually in the right place but his decisions can spiral fast like really fast lol

Humble130112026-01-27 17:08

Yeah everyone keeps saying that 😅 Winter Soldier and civil war already raised the bar for me so I’m excited (and a little nervous) to see how much higher it goes

OldSpur762026-01-28 01:18

Definitely take time with Ragnarok, Infinity War and End Game. Make a night of it each time, good dinner, popcorn, good TV and surround sound if possible. Love all 3 of those movies.

Glad I saw them in the theater, but would love to see them for the first time again.

yuvalnavon27102026-01-27 12:23

Holy fuck how are people engaging with this chat gpt ahh post look at the “—“ and “not [], just {}”

formallyhuman2026-01-27 15:02

"leveled up"

N8CCRG2026-01-27 15:48

Bold of you to assume anyone in this subreddit ever reads the posts.

But [you are 100% correct this is AI](https://imgur.com/ajBpnKz) and we should all report it for low effort content

z4guy2026-01-27 17:50

Not saying wrong, but how are we so sure it's AI generated? I myself try to write in complete sentences and be as grammatical correct as much as I can.

What in particular stands out as AI generated? The most suspicious part to me are the "leveled up... momentum" lines (?)

Real_Walk53842026-01-27 22:47

He's too dumb to know what an em dash is and they scare him.

Crafted_Pickaxe212026-01-28 00:24

People used em dashes before Ai was ever created, and your 2nd example is a very common way of speaking, which, ironically, was barely used in this post.

Tip to be human: Look at the offending sentence and try to figure out another way to word that sentiment without sounding "like Ai". Ai was designed to sound human, weirdo.

I guarantee you, people were not nearly as annoyed at that grammar structure until they recognized Ai was overusing it. Then suddenly it's the forbidden phrase. Wake up.

Even if this post did turn out to be completely fake, that doesn't excuse your blind hatred of people.

Also, newsflash, good or bad, Ai doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. So I don't think blasting randos on Reddit will change anyone's mind one way or another.

Real_Walk53842026-01-28 01:52

The dumbest thing about it is this is clearly not AI. haha

Immediate_Channel3932026-01-27 13:05

When I first watched CW, I didn’t take a side. Later on I’m Team Cap but really I’m team Natasha😂

Humble130112026-01-27 17:10

😂 can’t even argue with that one. Natasha might be the real answer

urgirljoyce_2026-01-28 09:06

Team Natasha always

eyebrows3602026-01-27 13:27

> Did Civil War lock you into Team Cap or Team Iron Man, or did your stance change over time?

Cap for sure. The safest hands to have on the wheel are my own.

Talking about "stance changing over time" though, one stance of mine that changed over time, watching all these on day one in the cinema as they came along, was which one was my favourite character. Started off as Iron Man of course, and he stayed there even though I wasn't a big fan of IM2 or IM3 at the time. I liked First Avenger but didn't love it, but after Winter Soldier and Civil War explored Cap more it bumped him to the top of the list. Same happened again after... well you're not there yet so I'll not spoil anything, but Thor got elevated to primo position a few more movies down the line.

And now it's just... all of them.

Humble130112026-01-27 16:59

That makes a lot of sense honestly. I like how different characters grow on you over time depending on where the story goes. I already feel that happening with a few of them and I’m not even that far yet but Thor was kinda always been my favorite to begin with honestly 💯

John_Zatanna522026-01-27 13:55

What you said about treating the secondary characters, just wait, it'll get sadder

Humble130112026-01-27 16:57

Yeah that’s what everyone keeps telling me 😭 I’m not ready lol

John_Zatanna522026-01-27 16:59

It's a real shame too

Humble130112026-01-27 17:12

Damn champ

Gambitismyheart2026-01-27 15:02

I'm so happy to read this post. Welcome to the MCU. 🥹

Humble130112026-01-27 16:51

Thanks 🫡 it’s been an honor thus far💯

Gambitismyheart2026-01-27 16:54

You're so welcome! You've got some great stuff ahead after you finish Doctor Strange.

May I ask how you're watching it? Are you watching like 1 movie a day? Or 3 movies on the weekends? What's your routine?

Humble130112026-01-27 17:12

Umm typically I try to watch 2-3 movies a week if time permits that’s typically my routine if I have some extra time at minimum I’m watching like 2 a day fr💯

Gambitismyheart2026-01-27 17:20

NICE!

N8CCRG2026-01-27 15:34

Phase 3 is great, but is the outlier. If you look at it as the new benchmark, then almost everything else before and after will feel like a disappointment for you. It was a fluke to have THAT many bangers all clumped together.

Humble130112026-01-27 17:06

That actually makes sense. I’m trying not to treat Phase 3 like the standard for everything else, just enjoying each phase for what it is. Still excited to see where it all goes though‼️

streakermaximus2026-01-27 15:42

I was team Iron Man.

Steve seems, to quote Ultron, unbearably naive.

Humble130112026-01-27 17:09

I get that perspective too Steve can be idealistic to a fault. I think that’s what makes the whole conflict interesting though, neither side feels completely wrong💯

MCUTheorist000072026-01-27 22:09

Same I like Steve, but I don't thing he was right in Civil War.

KatTheOnlyChao2026-01-27 16:34

Just a reminder that technically blade, Daredevil, X-Men tas, 90s spiderman, tobey Maguire spiderman, Andrew Garfield spiderman, spectacular spiderman, incredible hulk, sonyverse, spiderverse and the Netflix MCU are all a part of the main mcu because of phase 4

2dal3atcave2026-01-27 17:53

It gets better, please give an update on phase 3

Humble130112026-01-28 01:38

Definitely will Phase 3 already feels special and I’m still early in it. I’ll probably do another update once I get closer to Infinity War for sure

mykoconnor2026-01-27 18:09

I have very strong memories of going to see Iron Man and Incredible Hulk in the theaters with a friend. Both of us were mid-twenties and loved comics, but had fallen off reading them at that point. We loved both films. Iron Man more than Hulk, but I still have a soft spot for them.

It was an interesting time then, too, because we were both disappointed in X-Men the Last Stand and Spider-Man 3. And of course, all the other superhero movie flops that had come out by then, we just didn't know what to expect. But the first Iron Man trailer sold me.

I've seen almost all the Marvel movies in theaters. Missed a few, not for lack of interest, just life gets in the way sometimes. I've given every tv show a shot, some I've finished, others I've stopped because they didn't interest me.

One of my favorite things to do was go to the earliest showing on a Saturday morning, by myself, to watch the latest Marvel movie. It was a treat for me. Smoke a bowl, order some food, and just enjoy watching these characters brought to the screen.

I've been disappointed with some of this last phase, hell, I don't even know what phase we are on now, but I didn't care for Cap Brave New Bird, but I enjoyed Falcon and the Winter Soldier. I LOVED Thunderbolts and FF. Have a lot of hope for Doomsday.

I don't foresee a time when I am not invested in these stories, at least the main ones. They've been enjoyable and I'm sure coming in watching them all for the first time has to be pretty awesome for you! I am really trying to convince my gf to give it a shot. She has seen some of the movies with me, with little to no point of reference.

Humble130112026-01-28 01:39

That actually sounds like such a dope way to experience it🔥💯…Watching them back-to-back now really makes me appreciate how much care went into building this whole thing

OffMyChestATM2026-01-27 18:14

Team Iron Man.

If the people you're trying to save are talking to their representatives to put a shackle on you, it's means you've lost the peoples' trust. First step back is to give some semblance of control and that requires compromisation and talks at the metaphorical table.

justseeby2026-01-27 19:12

Team Cap, Tony bowed to authority

Crafted_Pickaxe212026-01-28 00:29

Well, not so much to authority, just that he no longer trusted he could hold it all together on his own. He had caused that whole crisis, and he feels it.
So he was in a weak state when the Governments of the world pounced.

Humble130112026-01-28 01:40

That’s what I love about Civil War, both sides actually make sense depending on how you look at it. Tony’s coming from guilt and fear, Cap’s coming from trust and freedom. It really didn’t feel like a right or wrong answer

justseeby2026-01-28 01:54

Hence we are still picking sides to this day 😂

Humble130112026-01-28 02:02

Fasho😂💯

Blue_Letter_Bible2026-01-27 19:57

After Endgame its downhill. Save for Loki S1 and S2. I'd honestly venture to say Loki is top 3 MCU releases.

Musiclover862026-01-27 20:21

Don’t forget about Guardians of The Galaxy! The one two punch of Winter Soldier, which you may not know, but was closely tied into the first season of Agents of Shield as well, and GOTG was made me realize what they were doing was so much bigger and grander, and frankly more ballsy than anything that had ever been even attempted in the entertainment world. And not only were they doing it, but as you can now see for yourself, they just kept getting better and better against all odds. There’s a reason nearly every phase 3 project cracked a billion at the box office

I hope you keep us updated as you watch the rest of this phase and beyond!

Humble130112026-01-27 22:50

Facts, Guardians really surprised me. I went in not knowing what to expect and it ended up being way bigger than I thought, tone wise and world building wise. Winter Soldier + Guardians back to back really made it click how ambitious this whole thing was.

Definitely gonna keep sharing thoughts as I keep going, this has been a fun ride so far for real‼️💯

Banana_Boat_302026-01-27 21:17

Looking forward to an update from you! Please give us your thoughts before infinity war!

Humble130112026-01-28 01:39

Definitely will Phase 3 already feels special and I’m still early in it. I’ll probably do another update once I get closer to Infinity War for sure

TravEllerZero2026-01-27 21:41

One of my favorite MCU crossovers happened because of Agents of Shield (which is sadly not even considered MCU at this point). I enjoyed the first season well enough, but when Civil War released, it tied in beautifully and had a real impact on the show. I would argue more than most of the movies have had on one another.

Humble130112026-01-28 01:42

I haven’t watched Agents of SHIELD yet but hearing how it tied into Civil War makes me really curious. Might have to circle back to it once I’m further along

TravEllerZero2026-01-28 01:58

I thought it was a really great show on its own merits, but the early seasons definitely tie into what's going on in the MCU, even if it doesn't always have a large impact. Later seasons deviates off into its own thing, but I'm still hopeful they deem to integrate the characters into the MCU at some point.

Heart-Lights4202026-01-27 22:34

I think release order is best to not spoil the future with the wrong after credits scene…

I’m so so so jealous you will watch “Infinity War” and “Endgame” for the first time!!! Nothing has topped that build up! 🤗 Enjoy it!

Humble130112026-01-28 01:37

Yeah release order has felt perfect so far I’m trying to stay as blind as possible and avoid trailers and spoilers. Everyone keeps hyping Infinity War and Endgame so I know I’m not ready 😂 appreciate the love💯

mrbaryonyx2026-01-27 23:29

>• Age of Ultron – way deeper than I expected, especially thematically

this is the kind of sentiment I would make fun of if it had been said in 2015; but ten years on I've come to realize that Ultron introduces just about every major theme in the Infinity Saga.

Like lowkey I think the Multiverse Saga is missing an Age of Ultron and suffering for it

Humble130112026-01-28 01:41

That’s exactly how I felt watching it now. It’s way more layered than I expected and it plants a lot of seeds that clearly matter later. I can see why it’s aging better with time💯

ny15912026-01-28 00:37

Changed over time. But let me just say i always thought Benedict Cumberbatch would have made a badass Jedi for Star Wars.

Humble130112026-01-28 01:41

Honestly… I can see that 😂 he definitely has that calm but dangerous energy

Proof-Buddy-38642026-01-28 01:10

Keep the updates coming! I’m excited to hear what your thoughts are as it progresses. Especially once Infinity Saga concludes

Humble130112026-01-28 01:41

Appreciate that fr. Didn’t expect this much love but it’s been cool talking with everyone about it💯

Humble130112026-01-28 01:32

Man I really appreciate all the love on this post fr I Wasn’t expecting this kind of response at all.

Glad y’all have been so welcoming and cool about me jumping into the MCU for the first time. Reading everyone’s takes and experiences has honestly made it even better.

I’m gonna try to get back to as many replies as I can when I get the chance, but just know I see the support and I appreciate it. Definitely gonna keep sharing thoughts as I keep watching This community is dope🔥💯

Juiceman97942026-01-28 02:58

I'm just a huge marvel fan in general and my freshman year in high school was 08 when iron man started it off, to graduate in 2012 when we were giving the Avengers finally lol, I still enjoy watching new shows or movies when they release because I'm the marvel nerd in my family lbvs

Meizas2026-01-28 03:11

Ooooh you're at a fun part of the MCU, with some amazing stuff coming up. I absolutely LOVED Doctor Strange. One of my favorites. I agree with your assessment of the ones you described here.

Fleshypudge2026-01-28 03:53

My hope is that you watched all the old stuff too since everything is connected now. Besides that you are in for one hell of a ride. Post a new one when Infinity war is finished. If love your thoughts

DO0M882026-01-28 05:31

Thank you for your insight, ChatGPT

Shonuff172026-01-28 05:37

Look for it to take a sudden nose dive after the last Avengers movie.

higbee132026-01-28 06:51

Stop and go watch first season of Dare Devil on Netflix then continue with the films. Not needed for mcu just fucking awesome.

WooSaw822026-01-28 09:06

I genuinely think the entire saga was such a special experience, and having watched end game at midnight during opening weekend was a once in a lifetime experience for me. What an event. It truly warms my heart to hear you express your appreciation for it all.