
Plus, it introduces Black Widow, Bruce Banner/Hulk and Hawkeye. This film brings all the separate superheros together for the first time, introducing us to the dynamics that will play out across the franchise. Like Iron Man, Captain America’s origin story is essential to everything that comes after. Their stories are not just the longest running, but the most important. Steve Rogers and Tony Stark are the cornerstones of the franchise.

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

The first film from director Jon Favreau not only introduces Iron Man, but it lays out the structure, tone and style for each subsequent Marvel movie. Here’s a list of the essential films you need to see before watching Infinity War. The good news is that it isn’t necessary to watch all 18 films before heading into Infinity War, (though it certainly is recommended) and you can properly appreciate the latest release with more limited viewing.

But, for causal fans, the scope of Infinity War may seem confusing and overwhelming since it builds on 18 movies worth of stuff. In the 10 years since Iron Man, Marvel has created a complex and layered universe of characters and plots that are all about to come together in Avengers: Infinity War.įor fans who have been keeping up with the franchise, Infinity War promises to deliever on some long teased plot points that have been years in the making.
