--- description: Getting ready for Avengers: Endgame? Here's your ultimate guide to stream, rent, or buy every single film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. title: How to Stream Every Single Marvel Movie Before Avengers: Endgame image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc74c57a34da57052/6989455b096a944ab56a497c/iron-man-3-best-reviewed-marvel-movies.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [movies](/tag/movies/) ## movies Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # How to Stream Every Single Marvel Movie Before _Avengers: Endgame_ ## Video: Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel - Official Trailer [Watch (HLS stream): Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel - Official Trailer](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/e5rgHKxh.m3u8) (1:56)  _Published 2018-09-21. Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel - Official Trailer_  by [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/)  ## Eliana Dockterman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Correspondent Updated: Dec 13, 2023 12:15 AM CUTPublished: Mar 28, 2019 6:17 PM CUT  IRON MAN 3, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, 2013\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection IRON MAN 3, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, 2013\. ph: Zade Rosenthal/©Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett CollectionWalt Disney Co.  by [Eliana Dockterman](/author/eliana-dockterman/)  ## Eliana Dockterman Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Correspondent Updated: Dec 13, 2023 12:15 AM CUTPublished: Mar 28, 2019 6:17 PM CUT [_Avengers: Endgame_](http://time.com/5470611/avengers-endgame-trailer-analysis/ "undefined")_,_ the culmination of 11 years and 21 movies in the [Marvel Cinematic Universe](http://time.com/5167535/upcoming-marvel-movies/ "undefined"), will finally hit theaters on April 26\. There’s a lot riding on this potentially massive movie: First, it has to resolve the [major cliffhanger](http://time.com/5252990/avengers-infinity-war-deaths/ "undefined") from the end of 2018’s _Avengers_: _Infinity War._ It also has to wrap up the storylines for several major characters — from Iron Man to Captain America to Thor — who may not return in future Avengers films or even fight crime in their own movies. In order to understand how the Avengers came together and fell apart, allowing Thanos to accomplish his goal of destroying half of all life in the universe, fans may want to embark on a rewatch of every single Marvel movies that has premiered since _Iron Man_ debuted in 2008. Here’s how you can binge on every single Marvel movie created by Marvel Studios. ## _Iron Man_ (2008) The [movie](http://content.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1736742,00.html "undefined") that started it all: Robert Downey Jr. makes his debut as Iron Man and builds the suit that a decade later will carry him into space to fight Thanos. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Probably not! Although it’s not a bad starting point. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B001FD5KJM/ref=sr%5F1%5F2?keywords=iron+man&qid=1553528418&s=instant-video&sr=1-2 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Iron%5FMan?id=8OCJRbzdzaU "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/iron-man/id688163154 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Iron-Man/141479 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OCJRbzdzaU "undefined") ## _The Incredible Hulk_ (2008) Edward Norton stars as the Hulk in this standalone film. Mark Ruffalo eventually took over to play the character in the Avengers films, but it’s still worth checking out Hulk’s early solo outing. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Absolutely not. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Incredible-Hulk-Edward-Norton/dp/B001IAME78/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=316c3252cffe90c1eb68c7e2e95a78f7&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/The%5FIncredible%5FHulk?id=5OPDu0hp7A8 "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-incredible-hulk/id284829497?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/The-Incredible-Hulk/140473 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OPDu0hp7A8 "undefined") ## _Iron Man 2_ (2010) With the introduction of Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and S.H.I.E.L.D., _Iron Man 2_ hints at the larger Avengers universe to come. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Nope. ### Free With Subscription: [Amazon Prime](https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B0043JDUNS/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=c8033e1662c57d7e7a094b2e88c606f0&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/movie/iron-man-2-85c5529d-c053-4fa4-9957-4906eb5aedc6 "undefined") ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B0043JDUNS/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=c8033e1662c57d7e7a094b2e88c606f0&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B0043JDUNS/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=c8033e1662c57d7e7a094b2e88c606f0&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/iron-man-2/id688844810?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Iron-Man-2/175174 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXBbCeKNn9Y "undefined") ## _Thor_ (2011) The first _Thor_ movie expands the scale of the Marvel films and brings the action into space for the first time. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Nah. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Thor-Natalie-Portman/dp/B005H9B2CE/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=5f298959bb34351b187cd4e8731ef816&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Thor?id=1dYBtiqet1k "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/thor/id689209608?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Thor/185722 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dYBtiqet1k "undefined") ## _Captain America: The First Avenger_ (2011) The [Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline](http://time.com/5227935/marvel-cinematic-universe-timeline/ "undefined") goes all the way back to World War II for Captain America’s origin story, and introduces the first of [six Infinity Stones](http://time.com/5227586/mcu-six-infinity-stones/ "undefined") — the Tesseract — that will become the all-important MacGuffins of the Avengers universe. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Only if you want extra credit for the Infinity Stone. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Captain-America-Avenger-Chris-Evans/dp/B005PW3OS8/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=c8e5083d5318959400df9ea8a5532b3c&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Captain%5FAmerica%5FThe%5FFirst%5FAvenger?id=R9xgkBlrEn0 "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/captain-america-the-first-avenger/id689184559?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/linkShare?siteID=0JlRymcP1YU-Nl1YKcAQsbscxDGfydsGbg&url=%2Fcontent%2Fmovies%2Fdetails%2FCaptain-America-The-First-Avenger%2F195891 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9xgkBlrEn0 "undefined") ## _The Avengers_ (2012) The first _Avengers_ movie brings together Iron Man, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), the Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) for the first time, setting up the biggest movie franchise of all time. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. _Avengers_ chronicles the first collaboration between the original Avengers team (Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye). Conveniently, all those characters survived Thanos’ snap in _Avengers: Infinity War_, so their reunion will probably be a crucial part of _Avengers: Endgame_. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Marvels-Avengers-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B009GEEMLY/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=08ff6dd59901a308d839ebceb5f1234e&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Marvel%5Fs%5FThe%5FAvengers?id=W9ZnpIGvZUo "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-avengers/id533654020?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Marvel-s-The-Avengers/249993 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZnpIGvZUo "undefined") ## _Iron Man 3_ (2013) The [third Iron Man](http://entertainment.time.com/2013/04/30/iron-man-three-tony-stark-saves-the-world-gets-a-heart/ "undefined") solo outing reckons with the fallout of _Avengers_ — Tony Stark struggles with PTSD — and begins to test the bounds of the superhero formula. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? No way. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Man-3-Theatrical-Version/dp/B00FEHXCIG/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=cc94e62e1108c33eb0fc78b4a83a42a7&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Marvel%5Fs%5FThe%5FAvengers?id=W9ZnpIGvZUo "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-avengers/id533654020?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/linkShare?siteID=0JlRymcP1YU-.tsqMWimjdQ8hpDFCzaYtA&url=%2Fcontent%2Fmovies%2Fdetails%2FMarvel-s-The-Avengers%2F249993 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZnpIGvZUo "undefined") ## _Thor: The Dark World_ (2013) _Thor: The Dark World_ carries all the Shakespearean weight of the first movie and brings back fan-favorite villain-turned-hero Loki (Tom Hiddleston). ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Only if you really love Loki. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Thor-Dark-World-Chris-Hemsworth/dp/B00IMYSVY8/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=fdfe2379c9a9b5abcc90c6bc815e19ce&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Thor%5FThe%5FDark%5FWorld?id=5V8qm-V7JuY "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/thor-the-dark-world/id731796731?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Thor-The-Dark-World/487968 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V8qm-V7JuY "undefined") ## _Captain America: The Winter Soldier_ (2014) The Russo brothers, who directed this film, were inspired by noir thrillers while working on _Captain America: The Winter Soldier_. The Russos will eventually helm Marvel’s biggest movies, _Captain America: Civil War_, _Avenger: Infinity War_ and _Avengers: Endgame_. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Negative. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Captain-America-Winter-Soldier-Theatrical/dp/B00NFQSW1U/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=d96dbebae6b51870ede18546cd734e84&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Captain%5FAmerica%5FThe%5FWinter%5FSoldier?id=FNv6pxZyRL4 "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/captain-america-the-winter-soldier/id844668915?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Captain-America-The-Winter-Soldier/519662 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNv6pxZyRL4 "undefined") ## _Guardians of the Galaxy_ (2014) Marvel sets out to prove that it’s ready to take some risks with a movie that stars a talking raccoon and trisyllabic tree. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. Gamora’s relationship with her adoptive father, Thanos, and her adopted sister, Gamora, is established in this film. Thanos’ love for Gamora was a major plot point in _Avengers: Infinity War_, and his complicated connection to Gamora will probably factor into _Avengers: Endgame_. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Galaxy-Theatrical-Chris-Pratt/dp/B00QROGCPU/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=d8bb215794be7138e67cfe8c47ada359&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Guardians%5Fof%5Fthe%5FGalaxy?id=maIEaTm5gBE "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/captain-america-the-winter-soldier/id844668915?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/linkShare?siteID=0JlRymcP1YU-qpj4OMwRpCy9gdtpnvhVFQ&url=%2Fcontent%2Fmovies%2Fdetails%2FCaptain-America-The-Winter-Soldier%2F519662 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNv6pxZyRL4 "undefined") ## _Avengers: Age of Ultron_ (2015) Tony Stark faces a reality check when one of his inventions turns against the Avengers. And the super-team begins to expand with the addition of Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Nah. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Marvels-Avengers-Age-Ultron-Theatrical/dp/B01133U72S/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=2bb139241239cacf23e169ab6fe17773&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Avengers%5FAge%5Fof%5FUltron?id=M2ciY79mlQw "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron/id983441161?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Avengers-Age-of-Ultron/655422 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ciY79mlQw "undefined") ## _Ant-Man_ (2015) While _Ant-Man_ is largely a fun diversion from the main Avengers story, the movie introduces [technology](http://time.com/5470611/avengers-endgame-trailer-analysis/ "undefined") that may turn out to be crucial to _Avengers: Endgame_. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Wait for the sequel. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Ant-Man-Theatrical-Paul-Rudd/dp/B015YJPVQ4/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=d93691d62652039ded2b515423e650ce&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Ant%5FMan?id=IkrfpsjTJzo "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/ant-man/id1012788984?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Ant-Man/675937 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkrfpsjTJzo "undefined") ## _Captain America: Civil War_ (2016) Iron Man and Captain America clash in this ensemble film that leaves the Avengers team divided just when Thanos (Josh Brolin) decides to strike in _Avengers: Infinity War_. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. Iron Man and Captain America come to blows in this movie and break up the Avengers team. Thanos took advantage of that rift within Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in _Avengers: Infinity War_. Iron Man and Cap still haven’t resolved their differences and will need to bury the hatchet to defeat Thanos in _Avengers: Endgame_. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Captain-America-Civil-War-Theatrical/dp/B01EXR226A/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=46325798c1c789e3a778d68a0b987d19&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Captain%5FAmerica%5FCivil%5FWar?id=efBgXjbd2uQ "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/captain-america-civil-war/id1104040170?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/linkShare?siteID=0JlRymcP1YU-46hcj22QaI6PGTU%5FIUC2jA&url=%2Fcontent%2Fmovies%2Fdetails%2FCaptain-America-Civil-War%2F744550 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efBgXjbd2uQ "undefined") ## _Doctor Strange_ (2016) The Avengers fight on earth. The Guardians of Galaxy fight in space. Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) fights in another dimension. The movie expands what’s possible for these films, and redefines the types of enemies that can attack Marvel’s heroes. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. Fans have speculated that the Avengers will have to travel through time in order to undo Thanos’ actions. There is a chance that the Time Stone, which features heavily in _Doctor Strange_, will play a role in their strategy. ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Strange-Theatrical-Benedict-Cumberbatch/dp/B01M4QJGX2/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=175db3780f22635d47fb602f5c5d25fd&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Doctor%5FStrange%5F2016?id=Bme-XHo-AA4 "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/doctor-strange-2016/id1164294784?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Doctor-Strange/824903 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bme-XHo-AA4 "undefined") ## _Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2_ (2017) The second _Guardians of the Galaxy_ movie is a romp that has little effect on the larger trajectory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — except when it comes to Gamora and Nebula, who confront the tortured childhoods their adoptive father Thanos concocted for them. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. The Gamora-Nebula relationship is fleshed out even more in this movie. To understand Nebula’s motivations in both _Avengers:_ _Infinity War_ and _Avengers: Endgame_, you probably should re-examine the sisters’ relationship in this film. ### Free With Subscription: [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80156386 "undefined") ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Galaxy-Vol-2-Theatrical/dp/B0716DT6G3/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=e22a5a9947f3b0c4ff9038d2ed9e6e68&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Guardians%5Fof%5Fthe%5FGalaxy%5FVol%5F2?id=26BCLJ9QjHc "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2/id1225848804?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Guardians-of-the-Galaxy-Vol-2/839752 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26BCLJ9QjHc "undefined") ## _Spider-Man: Homecoming_ (2017) Marvel Studios and Sony [struck a deal](http://time.com/5472316/new-spider-man-movies/ "undefined") to collaborate on a Spider-Man movie, folding Spidey into the Avengers universe. Iron Man pops up as Peter Parker’s (Tom Holland) mentor in the movie, an important arc that will play out in _Avengers: Infinity War_. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. Peter Parker’s relationship with Tony Stark proved to be the emotional touchstone of _Avengers: Infinity War_. The resonance of that relationship will probably factor into _Avengers: Endgame_. Plus, _Spider-Man: Far From Home_ premieres this summer after _Endgame_, so you will probably want to rewatch this film anyway. ### Free With Subscription: [Starz](https://www.starz.com/movies/37147 "undefined") ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Spider-Man-Homecoming-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B073HL8JW4/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=272b84cc7cdc18b2195f8dbfe80ab5a6&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Spider%5FMan%5FHomecoming?id=RO014qcVkJc "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/spider-man-homecoming/id1243195844?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Spider-Man-Homecoming/851335 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO014qcVkJc "undefined") ## _Thor: Ragnarok_ (2017) [Director Taika Waititi](http://time.com/5005130/thor-ragnarok-taika-waititi/ "undefined") approaches Thor’s usually serious story with a newfound sense of humor. This one is also a must-watch for fans who want to understand the opening minutes of _Infinity War_. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? No. ### Free With Subscription: [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80186608 "undefined") ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Thor-Ragnarok-Theatrical-Chris-Hemsworth/dp/B076XR2JF6/ref=sr%5F1%5F2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520368574&sr=8-2&keywords=ragnarok&tag=cnet-vig-howto-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Thor%5FRagnarok?id=P3TqyiC%5FP8U "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/thor-ragnarok/id1298386140?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Thor-Ragnarok/861241 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3TqyiC%5FP8U "undefined") ## _Black Panther_ (2018) The [first superhero movie](http://time.com/5535474/oscars-2019-records/ "undefined") to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, _Black Panther_ stands out [among critics](http://time.com/5133882/black-panther-review/ "undefined") as one of the best superhero films of all time. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Nope. ### Free With Subscription: [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80201906 "undefined") ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Panther-Theatrical-Version-Chadwick-Boseman/dp/B079NT73VP/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=2e13a1f400d73f9ea69c8e7c9faa7560&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Thor%5FRagnarok?id=P3TqyiC%5FP8U "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/thor-ragnarok/id1298386140?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Thor-Ragnarok/861241 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO014qcVkJc "undefined") ## _Avengers: Infinity War_ (2018) Every single Marvel film was building to this: A [showdown](http://time.com/5255759/avengers-infinity-war-ending-explained/ "undefined") between Thanos, the alien pulling the strings in many of the other Marvel movies, and the Avengers as they race to find (or destroy) all six Infinity Stones. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. If you haven’t already watched _Avengers: Infinity War_, you will probably be very confused walking into _Avengers: Endgame_. ### Free With Subscription: [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80219127 "undefined") ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Avengers-Infinity-Robert-Downey-Jr/dp/B07CKNQGLN/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=fd544959292fbe276e65f236a5dfc3bb&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Avengers%5FInfinity%5FWar?id=OxzKb4a1Qc4&hl=en%5FUS "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/avengers-infinity-war/id1370224078?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Avengers-Infinity-War/914764 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxzKb4a1Qc4 "undefined") ## _Ant-Man and the Wasp_ (2018) Many fans are predicting that the Quantum Realm that is central to the _Ant-Man and the Wasp_ plot will play an equally [important role](http://time.com/5473729/avengers-endgame-trailer-questions/ "undefined") in _Endgame_. ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Yes. Fans are theorizing that the Avengers team will travel through the Quantum Realm in _Avengers: Endgame_. The science behind that technology is fully explained in _Ant-Man and the Wasp_ and will probably be essential to understanding the Avengers’ strategy in _Endgame_. ### Free With Subscription: [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80220813 "undefined") ### Rent or Buy: [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Ant-Man-Wasp-Paul-Rudd/dp/B07F1HTM3K/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?%5Fencoding=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&linkId=354421c2438b2ac537e89e4d507aea78&tag=cnet-comcontent-20 "undefined"), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Ant%5FMan%5Fand%5Fthe%5FWasp?id=RQn-Pqvnzc8&hl=en%5FUS "undefined"), [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/ant-man-and-the-wasp/id1400637562?mt=6&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 "undefined"), [Vudu](https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/Ant-Man-and-the-Wasp/926890 "undefined"), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQn-Pqvnzc8 "undefined") ## _Captain Marvel_ (2019) The [final installment](http://time.com/5541824/captain-marvel-different-superhero/ "undefined") before _Endgame’s_ will not be on streaming services before _Avengers: Endgame_ comes out. But the movie is still playing [in many theaters](https://www.fandango.com/captain-marvel-2019-188283/movie-overview "undefined"). ### Do you need to watch before _Avengers: Endgame_? Not unless you really want to see the post-credits scene. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5558114/marvel-movies-how-to-watch/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5558114/marvel-movies-how-to-watch/"},"headline":"How to Stream Every Single Marvel Movie Before Avengers: Endgame","datePublished":"2019-03-28T18:17:32.000Z","dateModified":"2023-12-13T00:15:59.000Z","description":"Getting ready for Avengers: Endgame? 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