Marvel Cinematic Universe
Watch Order (through Phase 3)
Note: I wrote this after watching End Game in 2020, so it only includes through phase 3 / 2019
- Hulk: it’s good, but really does not quite fit. Probably because of the different actor and how early it was done.
- Captain America: my fav character. Takes place way-back-when. The first Avenger. Meet the first of the Infinity Stones.
- Iron Man: really where the universe starts taking off. RDJ took a second-tier comic book hero and made him a star.
- Iron Man 2: okay movie. Hello, Black Widow! Sneak peak for Thor.
- Thor: this is what makes SHIELD have to start worrying about other galactic entities.
- Avengers: awesomeness. Lets put them all together. Meet the second of the Infinity Stones. One of my top 5 scenes in MCU (when they first assemble). I probably put this as #5 fav movie in the MCU
- Iron Man 3: Tony has some stuff to work through after Avengers. The movie itself is not so great.
- Thor Dark World: another infinity stone. As much as I love Natalie Portman, Sif is MUCH hotter.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: I absolutely scoffed at watching this. A tree, raccoon, and goofy lead. I quit on it. Now… I love it. Wonderful 80s music. One of my 5 top scenes (we are groot).
- Guardians of the Galaxy 2: have only watched this once, and skipped it on re-watched sessions. Maybe I should give it another try.
- Winter Soldier: this is where Captain America REALLY starts to become my favorite character.
- Avengers Ultron: I like the opening. My fav scene from this movie (Capt America attempting to lift the hammer) as it sets up a very future scene from End Game
- Antman: another movie that took a while to grow on me. Very different feel, but not a bad movie.
- Civil War: I prob put this as #4 favorite in the MCU. I love the dynamics. The plot is WAY too crazy complicated, so just go with it. It has some absolutely iconic shots. Hello Black Panther.
- Black Panther: this is a really good movie. It is great to watch right after Civil War since the character was introduced, and Civil War hints at the coolness of futuristic Wakanda
- Spider Man: I’ve never been a spider man fan, but this is a much better version of it.
- Ant & WASP: not much to this one. Perhaps this should be after Infinity because of the closing scene, but who cares. It is a mediocre movie.
- Doctor Strange: this was surprisingly good. I was not expecting much.
- Thor Ragnarok: amazing movie. I love Thor’s humor and Hulk’s character. Ragnarok begins the flow through End Game.
- Infinity War: great movie. Start to really pull together all the characters.
- Capt Marvel: okay, she is absolutely badass. The post-credit scene is good for showing hope for the post-snap world
- End Game: end game can describe the production. This is the pay off of 22 movies and 10+ years of investment. It has some of my absolute fav scenes.
Technically, Spider Man Far from Home is part of phase 3, but I end this at End Game.
Top 5 scenes
honorable mention: when Capt Marvel discovers her power. When she goes through her memories are realizes her failures are really her signs of perseverance (Capt Marvel)
honorable mention: BRING ME THANOS! (Infinity War)
- We are Groot! (GOTG)
- The first assembled Avengers scene (Avengers)
- “Are you the god of hammers” leading into the Led Zeppelin scored fight (Ragnarok)
- Capt America using the hammer. Thor’s genuine excitement, joy that Capt America is worthy. He knew it from way back in Ultron (End Game)
- “Avengers.. Assemble!” (End Game)
Top 5 movies
- Avengers
- Civil War
- Infinity War
- Ragnarok
- End Game