What should I watch before the Marvels?
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to expand and captivate audiences worldwide, many fans are eager to dive into the latest installments. However, with so many movies and TV shows to choose from, it can be challenging to know which ones to watch before diving into the latest Marvels. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide on what you should watch to fully appreciate the upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows.
1. The Original Marvel Movies
Before you dive into the MCU, it’s essential to watch the original Marvel movies that laid the foundation for the entire franchise. These include:
– Iron Man (2008)
– The Incredible Hulk (2008)
– Iron Man 2 (2010)
– Thor (2011)
– Capitan America: The First Avenger (2011)
These movies introduce key characters and concepts that will become central to the MCU, such as Tony Stark, Bruce Banner, Thor, and Steve Rogers.
2. The Phase One Movies
Phase One of the MCU set the stage for the epic events that would unfold in subsequent phases. To understand the context of the upcoming Marvels, you should watch the following movies:
– Iron Man 3 (2013)
– Thor: The Dark World (2013)
– Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
– Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
– Ant-Man (2015)
– Doctor Strange (2016)
– Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
– Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
– Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
– Black Panther (2018)
– Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
– Captain Marvel (2019)
These movies introduce new characters, expand the MCU’s universe, and prepare you for the events of Phase Four.
3. The Phase Two Movies
Phase Two of the MCU continued to build on the foundation laid by Phase One, leading up to the epic events of Avengers: Infinity War. To fully appreciate the events of Phase Two, you should watch the following movies:
– Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
– Avengers: Endgame (2019)
– Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
– Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
– Black Widow (2021)
– Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
– Eternals (2021)
– Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
These movies explore the consequences of Avengers: Infinity War and introduce new characters and storylines that will impact the MCU moving forward.
4. The Phase Three Movies
Phase Three of the MCU is the culmination of all the previous phases, leading up to the latest Marvels. To fully appreciate the events of Phase Three, you should watch the following movies:
– Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
– Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
– Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
– Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
– Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
– Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
– Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
– Avengers: Secret Wars (2023)
These movies will bring the MCU to a new level, introducing new characters and storylines that will shape the future of the franchise.
By watching these movies, you’ll be well-prepared to dive into the latest Marvels and fully appreciate the epic stories and characters that have captured the hearts of millions. Happy watching!
