If you have been dreaming of watching or rather re-watching every Marvel movie based on their IMDb ratings, you’ve stumbled upon the right page. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is stacked with exceptional movies that are not only complete entertainers but have been Hollywood blockbusters. But, if you are new to the MCU, it is natural to be overwhelmed with the fact that there are a multitude of Marvel movies. That is precisely why we are here with the very best Marvel movies to enter the world of Marvel superheroes for your maximum entertainment. For the same, we have curated an unbeatable list of top Marvel movies listed according to their IMDb ratings. Not just that, we have listed the movies with their year of release, cast, creators, and a quick sneak peek with the trailer and the plot, to help you make an informed decision.
So what are you waiting for, right from Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain Marvel (2019) to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, dive into the world of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
1. Avengers Assemble (2012)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
Running Time: 2 hours 23 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson
Director: Joss Whedon
Date of release: May 4, 2012
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Dinsey Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 8/10
This 2012 movie continues to a plot after Loki’s death and how he gets back to take over Earth. Witness the iconic creation of Avengers in 2012 that features Iron Man, Banner/Hulk, Black Widow Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, and Thor. You are probably going to have the time of your life as you witness all of them team up to try to stop Loki. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar.
2. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Running Time: 2 hours 1 minute
Movie Star Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Lee Pace
Director: James Gunn
Date of release: July 31, 2014
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 8/10
Featuring the best of Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Lee Pace, this movie revolves around a plot where Star-Lord roams around the galaxy trying to find a worthy buyer for one of the most powerful Infinity Stones stolen by him. Watch the movie to witness how the plot revolves around Thanos’s adopted daughter, Gamora, and the bounty hunters, Rocket and Groot. It is available on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar to stream.
3. Iron Man (2008)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Running Time: 2 hours 6 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard
Director: Jon Favreau
Date of release: May 2, 2008
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Next, you must watch the epic Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Robert Downey Jr.starrer Iron Man. This 2008 Marvel movie should be the third Marvel movie you must watch because, well, trust us. The movie is directed by Jon Favreau and is set in the year 2010. You must watch this movie to understand the origin story of Tony Stark and how he created the Iron Man suit. The movie is one of those greatest cinematic experiences you can go back to time and time again. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video to stream.
4. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Running Time: 2 hours 16 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Date of release: March 26, 2014
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Captain America: The Winter Soldier features the best of Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, and Scarlett Johansson. The movie is directed by Anthony Russo along with Joe Russo and is an exceptional Marvel Wonder. Watch the movie to understand S.H.I.E.L.D., HYDRA, and witness Black Widow at her best. The 2014 movie is available on Netflix and Disney Plus Hotstar to stream.
5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
Running Time: 2 hours 21 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Date of release: May 6, 2016
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
This 2016 movie titled Captain America: Civil War features the best of Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and Scarlett Johansson. The movie is directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. The plot of the movie revolves around the story after Avengers: Age of Ultron. Watch the movie to witness how the U.N. asks the Avengers to sign the Sokovia Accords. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar to stream.
6. Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 (2017)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action
Running Time: 2 hours 16 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Kurt Russell
Director: James Gunn
Date of release: May 5, 2017
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 is another iconic Marvel movie you must watch next. The movie features the best of Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Kurt Russell. The movie is directed by James Gunn and revolves around how Ronan is defeated. Watch the movie to witness Star-Lord’s estranged, dad, Ego. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video to stream.
7. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-fiction
Running Time: 2 hours 21 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth
Director: Joss Whedon
Date of release: May 1, 2015
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
This 2015 movie titled Avengers: Age of Ultron features the best of Hollywood hotties like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Chris Hemsworth. The movie is directed byJoss Whedon. The plot of the movie revolves around how the Avengers reform to defeat another epic villain. Watch the movie on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar and witness how the Avengers protect humanity.
8. Ant-Man (2015)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Comedy, Sci-fi
Running Time: 1 hour 57 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly
Director: Peyton Reed
Date of release: July 17, 2015
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Next, we recommend watching the Paul Rudd starrer Ant-Man. The movie is a sci-fi action film with elements of comedy that you’d love to watch. The movie features Avengers and how they take down Ultron and how the ex-con Scott Lang breaks into Hank Pym’s house and steals his Ant-Man suit. The movie is available on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar to watch.
9. Iron Man 3 (2013)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow
Director: Shane Black
Date of release: May 3, 2013
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
This 2013 movie called Iron Man 3 was certainly a Hollywood hit and the ninth movie on our list of top Marvel movies. The movie once again features Tony Stark and how he struggles during the Battle of New York. The movie revolves pretty much around Tony creating suit after suit for the perfect one. Watch the movie to witness how Tony gets together with Rhodey to protect the President. Directed by Shane Black, this movie features the best of Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, and Gwyneth Paltrow. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar.
10. Thor (2011)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Fantasy
Running Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Date of release: May 6, 2011
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 7/10
2011 also saw the release of another MCU blockbuster, Thor. The fantasy action drama features the God of Thunder Thor. Watch the movie to witness how he was banished to the planet Earth by his father Odin. The movie takes an interesting turn when he discovers he cannot lift his hammer and he meets Jane Foster. The movie will probably make you fall in love with the God of Thunder without even realizing it. The movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video to stream.
11. Iron Man 2 (2010)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-fi
Running Time: 2 hours 4 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow
Director: Jon Favreau
Date of release: May 7, 2010
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
The world was blessed enough to witness the sequel of Iron Man, The science fiction action drama was called Iron Man 2. The movie features the best of stars including Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, and Gwyneth Paltrow. The plot of the highly rated movie revolves around the former Stark Industries employee named Ivan Vanko who tries to kill Iron Man using his version of the Iron Man suit technology. You are going to love this one. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video to stream.
12. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Running Time: 2 hours 4 min
Movie Star Cast: Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Hugo Weaving
Director: Joe Johnston
Date of release: July 22, 2011
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
You must start your Marvel journey with the 2011 movie Captain America: The First Avenger. The action-adventure science fiction drama might not be the best Marvel film. The movie is set in World War 2, in the year 1942. Directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, and Hugo Weaving the movie is where everything began. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar.
13. Captain Marvel (2019)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Running Time: 2 hours 3 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law
Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Date of release: March 8, 2019
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
The next Marvel movie you must watch is Captain Marvel. This 2019 movie features the best of Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jude Law. The movie is directed by Anna Boden along with Ryan Fleck. The plot of the movie revolves around a tale where Captain Marvel finally discovered grunge along with a community of Skrulls on Earth. The Marvel movie is a superhero movie where the lead characters de-age. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar.
14. Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Fantasy
Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Director: Alan Taylor
Date of release: November 8, 2013
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Next, you must watch Thor: The Dark World, the movie was released in the year 2013 and has to be the eighth movie if you are watching Marvel movies chronologically. The movie features the story of how Thor comes to Earth and how he meets Jane. Interestingly, Jane has absorbed a pretty dangerous substance known as the Aether. Thor figures out Aether can kill Jane, and watch the movie to witness what happens next. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus Hotstar.
15. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Movie Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-Fi
Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Movie Star Cast: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth
Director: Louis Leterrier
Date of release: June 13, 2008
Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, and Tim Roth, this Marvel wonder featuresBruce Banner who tries to find the cure for his bizarre condition where he turns into a big angry green monster when he is irritated. The movie is set in the year 2011 and revolves around General Thaddeus Thunderbolt Emil Blonsky and Hulk. Well, if this movie is an MCU movie is debatable but it sure has all the Marvel superheroes. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video to stream.
The above list of Marvel movies is a perfectly curated guide to help you watch every Marvel movie in the right order. After you are done with the 15 movies listed above head down to our bonus list of Marvel movies to complete your Marvel binge fest.
A bonus list of Marvel movies listed chronologically with their release date
If you loved the above list we recommend you continue your Marvel journey with these exceptional Marvel movies listed chronologically along with their year of release.
16. Black Widow – Release date: July 9, 2021
17. Spider-Man: Homecoming – Release date: July 7, 2017
18. Black Panther – Release date: February 16, 2018
19. Doctor Strange – Release date: November 4, 2016
20. Thor: Ragnarok – Release date: November 3, 2017
21. Ant-Man and the Wasp – Release date: July 6, 2018
22. Avengers: Infinity War – Release date: April 27, 2018
23. Avengers: Endgame – Release date: April 26, 2019
24. Spider-Man: Far from Home – Release date: July 2, 2019
25. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – Release date: September 3, 2021
26. Eternals – Release date: November 5, 2021
27. Spider-Man: No Way Home – Release date: December 17, 2021
28. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Release date: May 5, 2022
29. Thor: Love and Thunder – Release date: July 23, 2022
30. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Release date: November 11, 2022
31. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – Release date: February 17, 2023
32. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – Release date: May 5, 2023
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