Over the past few months, my family and I did something epic: we watched the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe — every movie and Disney+ series — together, in release order. It started out as a fun idea to revisit some old favorites, but it quickly became one of the most meaningful family bonding experiences we’ve had in years.
💡 Why It Was Totally Worth It
Watching the MCU as a family wasn’t just about explosions and superheroes — it was about connection. Here’s why we loved every minute of it:
- Shared excitement: Everyone had a favorite hero (and villain), which sparked a lot of cheering and debating.
- Emotional impact: We all got misty-eyed during EndGame and Wakanda Forever — even the teens tried to play it cool.
- Meaningful conversations: The Disney+ shows especially led to great discussions about timelines, identity, justice, and even grief.
- Fun for all ages: Whether it was the humor of Thor: Ragnarok or the depth of Moon Knight, there was something for everyone.
- Rediscovery and nostalgia: The kids saw these stories for the first time, and we saw them with new eyes through their reactions.
🎬 Our MCU Watchlist (In Release Order)
2008
- Iron Man
- The Incredible Hulk
2010
- Iron Man 2
2011
- Thor
- Captain America: The First Avenger
2012
- The Avengers
2013
- Iron Man 3
- Thor: The Dark World
2014
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Guardians of the Galaxy
2015
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Ant-Man
2016
- Captain America: Civil War
- Doctor Strange
2017
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- Spider-Man: Homecoming
- Thor: Ragnarok
2018
- Black Panther
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Ant-Man and the Wasp
2019
- Captain Marvel
- Avengers: EndGame
- Spider-Man: Far From Home
2021
- WandaVision
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
- Loki
- Black Widow
- What If…?
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- Eternals
- Hawkeye
2022
- Moon Knight
- Ms. Marvel
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
- Thor: Love and Thunder
- I am Groot
- Werewolf by Night
- The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
2023
- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
📝 Final Thoughts
This wasn’t just a movie marathon — it was a shared experience that brought our family closer together. From laughing over Baby Groot to arguing over time travel logic in Loki, these moments became part of our family story. Now that we’ve finished (for now), we’re already planning to rewatch our favorites and excitedly looking forward to what’s next in the MCU.
Have you ever done a Marvel rewatch or planning to? Drop your favorite MCU moment or memory in the comments — I’d love to hear it!
