Marvel Cinematic Universe (2008 - 2024): 57

A film Black Widow (2021), based on Marvel Comics, follows the titular character as she navigates a complex web of espionage and betrayal. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 24th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In 1995, undercover agents Alexei Shostakov and Melina Vostokoff pose as a family in Ohio with “daughters” Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova. Their mission: to steal S.H.I.E.L.D. intel and flee to Cuba where their boss, General Dreykov, trains Romanoff and Belova to become deadly Widows. In the years that follow, Shostakov is imprisoned while Romanoff and Belova ...

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) is a television miniseries on Disney+, created by Malcolm Spellman. Based on Marvel Comics, the show follows Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon, and Bucky Barnes, aka Winter Soldier. It is the second Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series produced by Marvel Studios and shares continuity with the franchise’s films. The story takes place six months after Wilson becomes Captain America in Avengers: Endgame (2019). Together, Wilson and Barnes work to stop anti-patriots who prefer the world during the Blip. ...

WandaVision (2021) is an American television miniseries created by Jac Schaeffer for Disney+. Based on Marvel Comics characters Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch and Vision, it marks the first TV series produced by Marvel Studios within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), the show follows Wanda and Vision in their suburban life in Westview, New Jersey. Their reality is thrown into a whirlwind of sitcom homages and television tropes spanning different decades. With Schaeffer as head writer and

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) is an American superhero movie centered on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It was a joint production between Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, with distribution by Sony Pictures Releasing. In Ixtenco, Mexico, Nick Fury and Maria Hill investigate a strange storm and encounter the Earth Elemental. They are assisted by Quentin Beck, a powerful individual who defeats the creature. Impressed by his abilities, they recruit Beck to their team. Meanwhile, in New York City, the Midtown School of Science and Technology wraps up its school year after restarting due to the return of students who were previously disintegrated for five ...

Avengers: Endgame (2019) is an American superhero film about the Marvel Comics team. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the sequel to Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and the 22nd movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Just twenty-three days after Thanos wipes out half of all life, Carol Danvers saves Tony Stark and Nebula from deep space. They reunite with Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers, Thor, Natasha Romanoff, James Rhodes, and Rocket on Earth. On an uninhabited planet, they decide to use the Infinity Stones to undo Thanos’s actions but discover that he has destroyed them. In a fit of ...

Captain Marvel (2019) is an American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Carol Danvers. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 21st installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In 1995, Vers – a member of the Starforce team on the Kree Empire’s capital planet of Hala – suffers from amnesia and recurring nightmares involving an older woman. Under the guidance of her mentor Yon-Rogg, Vers learns to control her abilities while also being urged by the Supreme Intelligence – the ruling artificial intelligence of the Kree – to keep her emotions in check. ...

Cloak & Dagger (2018–2019) is an American TV series created by Joe Pokaski for Freeform, based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with other franchise television shows and films. In New Orleans, Louisiana, Tandy Bowen and Tyrone Johnson are two teenagers from different backgrounds who gain superpowers after a life-changing event involving the collapse of the Roxxon Gulf Platform. As their friendship grows, they discover that their powers are more effective when used together. Together, they strive to right some of the world’s ...

Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), a film from Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, follows the story of Scott Lang / Ant-Man and Hope Pym / Wasp, based on Marvel Comics characters. The movie serves as a sequel to 2015’s Ant-Man and is also the 20th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After being placed under house arrest for two years due to his involvement with the Avengers, Lang finds himself in trouble again when Hank Pym and his daughter Hope discover a tunnel to the Quantum Realm. Their goal is to rescue Janet van Dyne, who has been trapped there since shrinking to sub-atomic levels in 1987. During Lang’s ...

Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is an American superhero film based on the popular Marvel Comics team. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it follows previous installments The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) as the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In possession of one of the six powerful Infinity Stones, Thanos and his allies Ebony Maw, Cull Obsidian, Proxima Midnight, and Corvus Glaive intercept a spaceship carrying survivors from Asgard’s destruction. Displaying immense strength, Thanos defeats Thor and obtains another Infinity Stone from the Tesseract. He ...

Black Panther (2018), an American superhero film, is the 18th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it tells the story of a meteorite containing vibranium that caused conflict among five African tribes centuries ago. The power of this metal was harnessed by one warrior who consumed a ‘heart-shaped herb,’ giving him incredible abilities and earning him the title of ‘Black Panther.’ This leader united all tribes except for the Jabari to form Wakanda, where they used vibranium to advance ...

The show Runaways (2017–2019), an American television series on Hulu, was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name and takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like other shows in the franchise, it shares continuity with the films. The story follows a group of six teenagers – Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, Molly Hernandez, Chase Stein, Alex Wilder, and Gertrude Yorkes – who discover that their parents are part of a super-villain group called The Pride. Feeling unsafe at home, the ...

The Punisher (2017–2019), a Netflix original series developed by Steve Lightfoot, is based on the beloved Marvel Comics character. Set in the same universe as the franchise’s films and other shows, it serves as a spin-off from the initial Marvel Netflix production, Daredevil (2015-2018). In season one, former Marine Frank Castle – known as ‘the Punisher’ in New York City – seeks vengeance for his family’s tragic demise. However, he soon discovers a larger conspiracy beyond their murders. In season two, Castle finds himself embroiled in the investigation of Amy Bendix’s ...

The Defenders (2017) is a miniseries on Netflix, created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez, that brings together the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist to form a powerful superhero team. Set in the same universe as the popular franchise’s movies, this crossover event serves as the culmination of four previously released interconnected series from Marvel and Netflix. As they face a common enemy that threatens their cities and possibly the entire world, these diverse heroes must learn to trust each other and work together ...

Iron Fist (2017–2018), an American TV show produced by Marvel Television for Netflix, is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and created by Scott Buck. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with the franchise’s films and was the fourth in a series of Marvel shows on Netflix leading up to the crossover event The Defenders (2017). After being presumed dead for 15 years, Danny Rand returns to New York City. Upon his return, he faces doubts from childhood friends who now run his parents’ company about whether he is truly the rightful heir. Despite this, ...

Inhumans (2017), an American TV series by Scott Buck for ABC, is based on Marvel Comics’ eponymous race. The show is set in the MCU and acknowledges other TV series within the franchise. It was co-produced by ABC Studios, Marvel Television, and Devilina Productions, with IMAX Entertainment as a financial partner, allowing for a theatrical debut. Buck served as the show’s leader. The Inhumans are among Marvel’s most unique beings. This genetic outcast community resides in their isolated island kingdom of Attilan, preferring to remain separate from the rest of the world. What sets them apart ...

Thor: Ragnarok (2017) is an American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 17th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following Thor (2011) and Thor: The Dark World (2013). The story takes place two years after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, and finds Thor facing new challenges as he searches for the powerful Infinity Stones. After being dumped by his love interest Jane (albeit mutually), Thor is captured and brought before Surtur, a fearsome fire demon who believes his destiny is to bring ...

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character, co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It is the second Spider-Man film reboot and the 16th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, a 15-year-old high school student and protégé of Tony Stark, returns to Queens, New York. As he tries to balance school with his superhero identity, Peter eagerly awaits the opportunity to prove himself as an Avenger. However, Stark decides to keep him under close supervision, concerned that Peter may take on more ...

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) is a sequel to the 2014 film, Guardians of the Galaxy, and the 15th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This American superhero film, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, follows the beloved intergalactic defenders who have gained popularity after saving the cosmos. However, their success is short-lived as they face new challenges following the Battle of Xandar. Their failure to protect the Anulax Batteries leads to an enemy in Ayesha, also known as the Golden High Priestess of The Sovereign. On top of it all, they encounter Ego and a familiar tough ...

Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Luke Cage (2016–2018) is an American TV series created by Cheo Hodari Coker for Netflix. As part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with the franchise’s films and was the third installment in the Marvel Netflix series before leading to The Defenders crossover miniseries. Produced by Marvel Television in collaboration with ABC Studios, showrunner Coker tells the story of a fugitive rebuilding his life in Harlem after being granted super strength and unbreakable skin through a sabotaged experiment. Despite overcoming his ...

The film Doctor Strange (2016) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it joins the ranks of the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Kathmandu, sorcerer Kaecilius and his zealots viciously attack Kamar-Taj, home to the Ancient One who has trained all its students in mystical arts including Kaecilius himself. The Ancient One attempts to catch the traitors but they manage to escape. Meanwhile, in New York City, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange is involved in a car accident which renders his hands unusable for surgery. His colleague Christine ...