Grab the popcorn and settle in, because here, in chronological MCU order, are both the specific and optional movies that will give you the bare minimum you need to know.

Marvel’s first film in 2026 – and the final MCU before Avengers: Doomsday – is shaping up to be a major cinematic event. Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks the return of Tom Holland’s web-slinger, five ...