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Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Infinity Saga Watch Order
Experience the epic 23-movie story arc of the MCU's Phases 1 through 3, charting the rise of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their ultimate battle against Thanos.
What is the Infinity Saga?
The Infinity Saga is the collective term for the first 23 films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3.
By WhereToWatch Editors · Updated 2026-09-11
Editorial check · 2026-09-11
- Total watch time
- Total watch time: ~50 hours
- Counts
- 23 entries · 23 movies
1. Iron Man (2008)movie · 126 min · Canon
The film that started the MCU.
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2. The Incredible Hulk (2008)movie · 112 min · Canon
Often skipped but officially canon.
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3. Iron Man 2 (2010)movie · 124 min · Canon
Introduces Black Widow and War Machine.
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4. Thor (2011)movie · 115 min · Canon
Introduces Thor, Loki, and Hawkeye.
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5. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)movie · 124 min · Canon
Introduces Steve Rogers and the Tesseract.
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6. The Avengers (2012)movie · 143 min · Canon
The epic conclusion to Phase 1.
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8. Thor: The Dark World (2013)movie · 112 min · Canon
Introduces the Reality Stone.
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9. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)movie · 136 min · Canon
Essential political thriller changing the MCU.
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10. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)movie · 121 min · Canon
Introduces the cosmic side and Power Stone.
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11. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)movie · 141 min · Canon
Introduces Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Vision.
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12. Ant-Man (2015)movie · 117 min · Canon
Concludes Phase 2 with heist fun.
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13. Captain America: Civil War (2016)movie · 147 min · Canon
Kicks off Phase 3; Avengers divide.
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14. Doctor Strange (2016)movie · 115 min · Canon
Introduces magic and the Time Stone.
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15. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)movie · 136 min · Canon
Deepens cosmic lore and family bonds.
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16. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)movie · 133 min · Canon
Peter Parker's first MCU solo film.
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17. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)movie · 130 min · Canon
Leads directly into Infinity War.
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18. Black Panther (2018)movie · 134 min · Canon
Introduces Wakanda in full detail.
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19. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)movie · 149 min · Canon
The beginning of the climax.
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20. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)movie · 118 min · Canon
Crucial setup for the Quantum Realm.
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21. Captain Marvel (2019)movie · 124 min · Canon
Introduces Carol Danvers before Endgame.
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22. Avengers: Endgame (2019)movie · 181 min · Canon
The grand finale of the Infinity Saga.
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23. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)movie · 129 min · Canon
The official epilogue of Phase 3.
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Skip notes
Marvel Television series like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Daredevil are optional and not required to follow the core Infinity Saga storyline.
Where to watch in United States
Amazon Video: 23 titles · Apple TV Store: 23 titles · Disney Plus: 23 titles · Google Play Movies: 23 titles · YouTube: 23 titles · Fandango At Home: 22 titles · Hulu: 6 titles · fuboTV: 3 titles · FXNow: 3 titles · YouTube TV: 3 titles · Plex: 2 titles · Netflix: 1 titles · Netflix Standard with Ads: 1 titles · Philo: 1 titles · Starz: 1 titles · Starz Amazon Channel: 1 titles · Starz Apple TV channel: 1 titles · Starz Roku Premium Channel: 1 titles
FAQ
- What is the Infinity Saga?
- The Infinity Saga is the collective term for the first 23 films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3.
- Should I watch the Infinity Saga in chronological or release order?
- Release order is highly recommended for first-time viewers to properly experience the post-credits scenes and character introductions.
- Is Spider-Man: Far From Home part of the Infinity Saga?
- Yes, Kevin Feige confirmed that Far From Home serves as the official epilogue to Phase 3 and the Infinity Saga.
- Do I need to watch any Disney+ series for this saga?
- No, the Disney+ MCU series (like WandaVision and Loki) began in Phase 4, after the conclusion of the Infinity Saga.
- Where does Captain Marvel fit chronologically?
- Chronologically, Captain Marvel is set in 1995, but it is best watched in release order between Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Editorial guide — not official studio canon. Availability reflects licensed apps in United States.