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Iron Man
The 2008 film that started the MCU, directed by Jon Favreau. After being captured, billionaire inventor Tony Stark builds an armored suit and becomes the hero Iron Man.
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The Incredible Hulk
Louis Leterrier directed this 2008 film, the second in the MCU. Bruce Banner is on the run while trying to cure the gamma exposure that turns him into the Hulk.
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Iron Man 2
Jon Favreau returned for this 2010 sequel, the third MCU film. Tony Stark faces pressure over his suit technology and a vengeful rival, while Black Widow and War Machine make their debuts.
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Thor
Kenneth Branagh directed this 2011 film, the fourth in the MCU. The arrogant Asgardian prince Thor is banished to Earth, where he has to prove himself worthy of his power.
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Captain America: The First Avenger
Directed by Joe Johnston, this 2011 World War II adventure is the fifth MCU film. Steve Rogers is transformed into a super-soldier and takes on Hydra and the Red Skull.
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The Avengers
Joss Whedon's 2012 team-up, the sixth MCU film, brings Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye together to stop Loki's invasion of Earth.
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Iron Man 3
Shane Black directed this 2013 film, the seventh in the MCU. Tony Stark, shaken by the events in New York, is hunted by a terrorist known as the Mandarin.
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Thor: The Dark World
Alan Taylor directed this 2013 sequel, the eighth MCU film. Thor works to stop Malekith, a Dark Elf who wants to plunge the universe into darkness, and relies on his brother Loki.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Anthony and Joe Russo's 2014 sequel is the ninth MCU film. Steve Rogers uncovers a conspiracy inside S.H.I.E.L.D. and confronts the Winter Soldier, a mysterious assassin from his past.
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Guardians of the Galaxy
James Gunn directed this 2014 space adventure, the tenth MCU film. Peter Quill teams up with Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot to keep a powerful object out of the hands of Ronan.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron
Joss Whedon wrote and directed this 2015 sequel, the 11th MCU film. The Avengers face Ultron, an artificial intelligence that Tony Stark and Bruce Banner create and that turns against humanity.
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Ant-Man
Peyton Reed directed this 2015 film, the 12th in the MCU. Thief Scott Lang takes over the Ant-Man suit created by Hank Pym and helps plan a heist to stop a dangerous rival.
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Captain America: Civil War
The Russo brothers' 2016 film, the 13th in the MCU, divides the Avengers over government oversight. Captain America and Iron Man end up on opposite sides, and Spider-Man and Black Panther debut.
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Doctor Strange
Scott Derrickson directed this 2016 origin story, the 14th MCU film. Surgeon Stephen Strange loses the use of his hands in an accident and turns to the mystic arts to heal.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
James Gunn's 2017 sequel is the 15th MCU film. Peter Quill meets his father, Ego, while the Guardians are chased by the Sovereign, and Baby Groot joins the team's adventures.
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Spider-Man: Homecoming
Directed by Jon Watts, this 2017 film is the 16th MCU film and a joint production with Sony. Peter Parker balances high school with life as Spider-Man, under the eye of Tony Stark.
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Thor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi directed this 2017 film, the 17th in the MCU. Thor is stranded on the planet Sakaar and has to escape and return to Asgard before Hela destroys it.
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Black Panther
Ryan Coogler directed this 2018 film, the 18th MCU entry. T'Challa returns home to Wakanda to become king and faces a challenge from the vengeful Erik Killmonger.
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Avengers: Infinity War
The Russo brothers directed this 2018 film, the 19th in the MCU. Thanos goes after the Infinity Stones while the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy try to stop him.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
Peyton Reed's 2018 sequel is the 20th MCU film. Scott Lang teams up with Hope and Hank Pym to retrieve a lost family member from the quantum realm.
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Captain Marvel
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck directed this 2019 film, the 21st in the MCU. Carol Danvers becomes Captain Marvel and uncovers her past as a war between the Kree and Skrulls reaches Earth.
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Avengers: Endgame
The Russo brothers' 2019 film is the direct sequel to Infinity War and the 22nd MCU film. The surviving Avengers try to undo Thanos's actions, closing a storyline built over many films.
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Spider-Man: Far From Home
Jon Watts directed this 2019 sequel, the 23rd MCU film. Peter Parker goes on a school trip to Europe, but is drawn into a fight with elemental creatures alongside Nick Fury and Mysterio.
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Black Widow
Cate Shortland directed this 2021 film, the 24th in the MCU. It follows Natasha Romanoff as she confronts her past and a conspiracy tied to the Red Room program.
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Destin Daniel Cretton directed this 2021 film, the 25th in the MCU. Shang-Chi has to face his father and the Ten Rings organization, which brings martial arts action to the MCU.
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Eternals
Chloé Zhao directed this 2021 film, the 26th in the MCU. A group of immortal beings who have secretly protected Earth for thousands of years reunite to face the Deviants.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
Jon Watts's 2021 film is the 27th MCU film. After his identity is revealed, Peter Parker asks Doctor Strange for help, and a spell opens the multiverse to villains from other worlds.
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Sam Raimi directed this 2022 film, the 28th in the MCU. Doctor Strange and America Chavez travel through the multiverse while Wanda Maximoff pursues her own goals.
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Thor: Love and Thunder
Taika Waititi returned for this 2022 sequel, the 29th MCU film. Thor reunites with Jane Foster, who now wields his hammer, to stop Gorr the God Butcher.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Ryan Coogler's 2022 sequel is the 30th MCU film. Wakanda mourns King T'Challa and faces a new threat from Namor and the hidden undersea kingdom of Talokan.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Peyton Reed directed this 2023 film, the 31st in the MCU. Scott Lang, Hope and their family are pulled into the quantum realm, where they face Kang the Conqueror.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn wrote and directed this 2023 film, the third in the Guardians series. The team tries to save Rocket's life, and the film reveals more about his origins.
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The Marvels
Nia DaCosta directed this 2023 sequel, the 33rd MCU film. Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan find their powers linked, so they swap places whenever they use them.
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Deadpool & Wolverine
Shawn Levy directed this 2024 film, the 34th in the MCU. Deadpool is recruited by the Time Variance Authority and teams up with a reluctant Wolverine in an adventure to save his world.
About MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe began with Iron Man in 2008 and grew into a shared series of films. The first three phases, known as the Infinity Saga, built to Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
Ranking MCU movies is a classic tier list topic because the films range from tightly focused origin stories to huge crossovers. Decide whether you rank by overall quality, rewatchability or how important the movie is to the story.
What to consider when you rank movies
- Story and pacing
- Character moments
- Rewatchability
- Importance to the wider story
- Visual effects and action
MCU tier list questions
How many films are on this MCU tier list?
This list has 34 films, from Iron Man in 2008 to Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. It covers the theatrical movies only, so Disney+ series such as WandaVision and Loki are not included in the ranking.
Should I rank MCU movies by release date or story order?
Release order is the usual way to list them, since it follows how the franchise was built. Some fans also rank by in-universe timeline, but that changes the order for films like Captain America: The First Avenger.
What makes a good MCU movie tier list?
Pick a rule before you rank, such as story, action, rewatch value or how well a film fits the wider franchise. That keeps your list consistent and makes it easier to compare with friends.
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