Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Movies: Avengers Core Events
This watch order focuses on the major team-up events that define the MCU's overarching narrative. These films represent the culmination of multiple storylines and the biggest threats the heroes face together.
While Civil War is technically a Captain America film, it functions as an Avengers movie that splits the team apart before they reunite for the final confrontation with Thanos. Note that these films assume extensive knowledge of individual character arcs from their solo movies, which are not listed here.
There are 11 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
The Avengers
When an unexpected enemy threatens global security, Nick Fury assembles a team of superheroes including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and others to save the world from disaster.
Avengers: Age of Ultron
When Tony Stark's peacekeeping program goes wrong, the Avengers must unite to stop the villainous artificial intelligence Ultron from carrying out his destructive plans for humanity.
Captain America: Civil War
When the world's governments attempt to regulate superhuman activity, the Avengers are divided into two opposing factions led by Iron Man and Captain America. This ideological split forces former allies into an epic confrontation that threatens to tear the team apart forever.
Avengers: Infinity War
The Avengers face their greatest threat yet when the powerful titan Thanos seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones to reshape reality according to his twisted vision. With the fate of the universe hanging in the balance, Earth's mightiest heroes must unite for an unprecedented battle.
Avengers: Endgame
After the devastating events of Infinity War, the surviving Avengers must assemble once more to undo Thanos' actions and restore the universe.
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