Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Movies and TV Shows in Order

Nobody does superhero blockbusters or epic crossovers quite like Marvel. Based on the famous comics, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) features some of kids' favorite superheroes -- including Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk, and Black Panther -- teaming up together to fight against evil. But with so many movies and TV shows in the official MCU saga (and plenty more on the way), it can be hard to know where to start and what to watch next. Follow this list, which is arranged in release order to help you avoid potential end-credits-scene spoilers, and you won't miss a single second of the action.

For all things Marvel (i.e. movies, shows, and games not directly tied to the MCU story/timeline), check out our Marvel Age-by-Age Guide. And for more fun action, try our list of the Best Superhero Movies for Kids.

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MOVIE

Iron Man

age 13+

First MCU adventure has violence, Islamophobia.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)
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MOVIE

The Incredible Hulk

age 14+

Bloodier action than other comic book adventures.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)
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MOVIE

Iron Man 2

age 13+

Downey whips out the big guns, sexy banter in fun sequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)
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MOVIE

Thor

age 13+

Surprisingly complex superhero action-adventure.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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MOVIE

Captain America: The First Avenger

age 11+

Comic book adventure mixes patriotism, explosive action.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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MOVIE

The Avengers

age 13+

Heroes work together in explosive comic-book adventure.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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MOVIE

Iron Man 3

age 13+

Fewer playboy antics, but still plenty of violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)
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TV

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

age 13+

Avengers TV follow-up is violent but thrilling fare.

Network: ABC (2013)
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MOVIE

Thor: The Dark World

age 13+

Teen-friendly comic-book sequel is brutal but not gory.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)
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MOVIE

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

age 13+

Heavy fantasy violence, but no sex in superhero sequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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MOVIE

Guardians of the Galaxy

age 12+

Marvel sci-fi adventure has laughs and action violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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TV

Marvel's Agent Carter

age 12+

Strong female lead defies stereotypes in tantalizing series.

Network: ABC (2015)
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TV

Daredevil

age 15+

Stellar superhero story is ultraviolent, dark, riveting.

Network: Netflix (2015)
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MOVIE

Avengers: Age of Ultron

age 13+

Superheroes reteam for entertaining, action-packed sequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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MOVIE

Ant-Man

age 12+

Clever, funny, cool Marvel movie has lots of sci-fi action.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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TV

Jessica Jones

age 17+

Flawed heroine fights evil in a darkly sexy, violent world.

Network: Netflix (2015)
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MOVIE

Captain America: Civil War

age 13+

Intense, entertaining adventure is a great threequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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MOVIE

Doctor Strange

age 12+

Mysticism, humor, and action surround unique Marvel hero.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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TV

Luke Cage

age 17+

Complex role model is bulletproof in a bloody modern world.

Network: Netflix (2016)
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MOVIE

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

age 12+

Lots of laughs, thrills, tunes in slightly lesser sequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)