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Marvel Cinematic Universe | Abbreviation: MCU
Film Series
Media Franchise
Expert Tip: The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, spanning over 30 interconnected movies.
MCU Phases
1Phase One (2008-2012)
Iron Man (2008) launched the MCU.
The beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2Phase Two (2013-2015)
Guardians of the Galaxy expanded the cosmic MCU.
Introduction of new cosmic characters.
3Phase Three (2016-2019)
Avengers: Infinity War was the climax of Phase Three.
The epic battle against Thanos.
4Phase Four (2021-2022)
Multiverse concepts were introduced in Phase Four.
Exploring alternate realities and timelines.
5Phase Five (2023-present)
New heroes emerge in the current phase.
Introduction of next-generation characters.
Expert Tip: The MCU is divided into phases that group related films together, with each phase culminating in an Avengers team-up movie.
Key Characters
1Iron Man
Tony Stark's Iron Man started the MCU.
The genius billionaire playboy philanthropist.
2Captain America
Captain America represents moral leadership.
The super-soldier from World War II.
3Thor
Thor brings cosmic mythology to the MCU.
The God of Thunder from Asgard.
Essential Viewing
1The Avengers (2012)
The first team-up movie in the MCU.
Brought all Phase One heroes together.
2Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The climactic conclusion to the Infinity Saga.
Highest-grossing MCU film to date.
3Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Brought together multiple Spider-Men.
A multiverse-spanning adventure.
4Black Panther (2018)
Groundbreaking cultural impact.
First MCU film with a Black lead.
Expert Tip: While all MCU films are connected, these key movies represent major turning points in the overarching narrative.