Marvel Cinematic Universe - A Chronology
This list is trying to put the series of events (main plot) in order, although there will be overlapping events.
Rather than including the TV episodes one by one, only their first occurrence (main event) will be taken into account representatively and cross-over episodes explicitly.
The unreleased titles will be added for the sake of completeness in the end.
Please note, that I am living in a part of there world, where they release it last :( This list might not be the most up to date.
(Please note, that neither the Fantastic Four, nor any of the X-Men related movies, which includes Deadpool, are part of this shared universe. The same applies to Hulk [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286716] or any other Marvel related movie that was released before 2008. This includes the previous Spider-Man Movies [Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield]. The character only returned to this franchise in Captain America: Civil War [Tom Holland].)
Rather than including the TV episodes one by one, only their first occurrence (main event) will be taken into account representatively and cross-over episodes explicitly.
The unreleased titles will be added for the sake of completeness in the end.
Please note, that I am living in a part of there world, where they release it last :( This list might not be the most up to date.
(Please note, that neither the Fantastic Four, nor any of the X-Men related movies, which includes Deadpool, are part of this shared universe. The same applies to Hulk [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286716] or any other Marvel related movie that was released before 2008. This includes the previous Spider-Man Movies [Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield]. The character only returned to this franchise in Captain America: Civil War [Tom Holland].)
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- DirectorJoe JohnstonStarsChris EvansHugo WeavingSamuel L. JacksonSteve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a warmonger and a terrorist organization.The plot is set during World War II and can hence be considered chronologically the first event. (This is not taking into accounts that there are scenes from Thor playing earlier.)
The end scene morphs into Avengers Assemble.
Parts of the final scenes reappear in the Agent Carter titles. - CreatorsChristopher MarkusStephen McFeelyStarsHayley AtwellJames D'ArcyEnver GjokajIn 1946, Peggy Carter is relegated to secretarial duties in the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR). When Howard Stark is accused of treason, he secretly recruits Peggy to clear his name with the help of his butler, Edwin Jarvis.In its general Outline the TV series follows the character Peggy Carter and the formation of SHIELD, eventually concluding in the events of the previously produced Ons-Shot.
[S1] Peggy Carter is Agent of the Strategic Scientific Reserve and teams up with the real life Jarvis and Howard Stark to recover stolen Stark technology in her "free" time.
[S2] Set in Los Angeles the plot evolves around Zero Matter and the Council of Nine. Carter, Jarvis, and Stark fight off threats by them to take over the US government. The season ends with a major cliffhanger.
It has tie-ins/crossovers (only via flashbacks) with Agents of SHIELD and the Captain America films. Agent Carter, the character, is also connected to the Avengers Movies where she appears as vision/ flashback. - DirectorLouis D'EspositoStarsHayley AtwellBradley WhitfordDominic CooperFrustrated at being marginalized at work, Peggy Carter goes on an unauthorized solo field mission.First scenes are from The First Avenger, while it ends with making Peggy Carter head of SHIELD alongside Howard Stark.
"It's called a Bikini." - DirectorsAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsBrie LarsonSamuel L. JacksonBen MendelsohnCarol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.Nothing much is known so far.
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Gwyneth PaltrowTerrence HowardAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.The first film to be published is set after the formation of SHIELD. It is set after the events of the Super Soldier Program which led to the creation of the incredible Hulk. Hence we will find references to these events in the movie.
In the post-credit scene, the Avengers Initiative is introduced by Nick Fury. - DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsEdward NortonLiv TylerTim RothBruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.Some of the events play before Iron Man, telling the origin story of the Hulk. It then skips a couple of years (past the events of Iron Man) when Bruce Banner is on the run from the US government.
In the post credit scene you can see Tony Stark talking to General Thunderbolt Ross. - DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Mickey RourkeGwyneth PaltrowWith the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.The very beginning is set parallel to the end of Iron Man and the main plot is also somewhat parallel to the Incredible Hulk (you can see the Hulk in News clippings). At the end, Nick Fury tells Tony Stark, that he is not longer wanted for the Avengers Initiative, only as a consultant. Natasha Romanov is introduced in this plot as Tony's secretary.
In the post credit scene we can see Coulson arriving at the drop site of Thor's hammer. - DirectorLeythumStarsClark GreggMaximiliano HernándezDeborah KnoxAgents Coulson and Sitwell plan to derail General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross from interfering with S.H.I.E.L.D. affairs with a very special person.Agent Coulson and his college decide to send Tony Stark to General Thunderbolt Ross. It is therefore parallel to the end of the Incredible Hulk.
- DirectorLeythumStarsClark GreggJessica ManuelJeff PrewettAgent Coulson stops at a convenience store and deals with a coincidental robbery during his visit.This sequence is playing immediately before the post credit scene of Iron Man 2.
- DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsChris HemsworthAnthony HopkinsNatalie PortmanThe powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.The opening sequence is set way before The First Avenger, but the main plot follows Thor's banishment to earth and sets up Loki as a villain.
The Tesseract reprises his role from the First Avenger, when Nick Fury asks Selvig to investigate. - DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansScarlett JohanssonEarth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.The plot is set to take off where The First Avenger ends ultimately leading to the formation of the Avengers Initiative to fight back Loki. This movie concludes the first phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shawarma! - DirectorLouis D'EspositoStarsLizzy CaplanJesse BradfordMaximiliano HernándezS.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sitwell is assigned to recover an abandoned Chitauri weapon being used by a young couple robbing a bank.This short film picks up the pieces of "Avengers Assemble".
- CreatorDrew GoddardStarsCharlie CoxVincent D'OnofrioDeborah Ann WollA blind lawyer by day, vigilante by night. Matt Murdock fights the crime of New York as Daredevil.The TV series focusses on Matthew Murdock and how he went from vigilante to becoming Daredevil at the end of series one. It also sets up Fisk as the opponent/ enemy who is trying to rebuild Hell's Kitchen (by all means necessary). The events of the Alien Invasion (Battle of New York) are mentioned multiple times.
[S1] Season one so far has no crossovers with any other series or film (apart from shout-outs).
The main plot of the show will be most likely parallel to (or slightly before the) other netflix series Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage. All four series will eventually lead to a mini series called the Defenders. - DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.The plot picks up after the events of "Avengers Assemble" and deals with Tony Stark's state of mind after his near death experience.
In the end credit scene it is revealed, that he is telling the story to Bruce Banner. - DirectorDrew PearceStarsBen KingsleyScoot McNairyLester SpeightA documentary filmmaker interviews the now-famous Trevor Slattery from behind bars.This short film is set up immediately after the events of Iron Man 3 and shows the life of Trevor in prison - where he is abducted from. It also shows Justin Hammer.
- CreatorsMaurissa TancharoenJed WhedonJoss WhedonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonThe missions of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.(This entry represents only the starting point of the series. Special episodes will be included separately.)
Season one is set up after Avengers Assemble. Coulson is alive! It further has crossovers with Thor - The Dark World and leads up to the events of Captain America - The Winter Soldier.
It also shows the disintegration of SHIELD and the "retirement" of Nick Fury. At the end of season one, Coulson becomes the new Director of SHIELD. - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanTom HiddlestonWhen the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.The events play after the destruction of the bifrost and the events of New York - roughly two years after Thor.
In the post credit scene the Collector is introduced. - DirectorJonathan FrakesStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWard becomes exposed to a piece of an Asgardian staff, which causes his worst memory to resurface.[S1E08] This episode deals with the aftermath of Thor: The Dark World. Some flashbacks to movie scenes are included.
- DirectorJohn TerleskyStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonWhile Skye recovers, Lady Sif arrives with need of assistance in capturing an escaped Asgardian prisoner, named Lorelei.[S1E15] The Asgardian Lorelei escaped imprisonment during the attack of the Dark Elves and Lady Sif is hunting her down. (Loosely crossing over with Thor: The dark world.)
- DirectorBobby RothStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonAgent Garett and Triplett have returned to assist Coulson's team hunt down S.H.I.E.L.D.'s devious nemesis--the Clairvoyant. But will Deathlok kill them all to guard his master's identity?[S1E16] There is no post-credit scene in this episode, instead they show an extended look at the following Captain America movie.
- DirectorsAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.Set shortly after the events of Thor - The Dark World and deals with the infiltration of SHIELD through HYDRA. This had been teased also in The First Avenger and was led in by Agents of SHIELD.
It sets up the events for the last episodes for Agents of SHIELD season one and of course Avengers: Age of Ultron. - DirectorVincent MisianoStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonS.H.I.E.L.D. has been compromised by an old enemy. The team doesn't know whom to trust.[S1E17-E22] Deals with the aftermath of Winter Soldier. In the final episode Nick Fury comes for the rescue and hands a little box to Coulson making him director.
- DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattVin DieselBradley CooperA group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe.The third artifact (Tesseract, Aether), the Infinity Stone, is revealed and it connects the story (loosely) to the Collector from the End of Thor 2. The Kree were also teased by Agents of SHIELD previously (S1E14).
The plot is somewhat independent to the previous releases and a rigorous placement in the timeline is not possible. - DirectorVincent MisianoStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonCarl Creel is sent after an item that was stolen from Hydra during WWII. Fitz tries to cope with his mental issues.[S2E01-E18] Season two starts with a flashback to Agent Carter. The events following are setting up the Inhumans storyline.
[E19] Shortly before the season finale Maria Hill has a video conference with Coulson, who states that it is time to bring in the Avengers, hence tying loosely into Age of Ultron. - DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloWhen Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.The movie pretty much picks up after the events of The Winter Soldier, SHIELD is in ruins and the Avengers are faced with cleaning up earth from HYDRA and repossess Loki's sceptre. Ultron is created in an effort to protect the earth.
There is no direct cross-over with Agents of SHIELD, they were only referenced by Nick Fury. Agent Peggy Carter appears in a vision. Wakanda (and hence Black Panther) is teased in a sequence.
In post credit, Thanos makes a move.
