How to Watch Marvel Studios Standalone Films in Order
To watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps, start with Thunderbolts*.
Watch Marvel Studios Standalone Films in release order for a first viewing — start with The Incredible Hulk (2008). There are 6 films, released between 2008–2025. That is 13 hours of viewing. Only 2 are essential to follow the story — 4 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 6 watched- 1The Incredible Hulk2008114m
- 2Black Widow2021134m
- 3Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings2021132m
- 4Eternals2021156m
- 5Thunderbolts*2025Essential127m
- 6The Fantastic Four: First Steps2025Essential115m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings20217.5
- 2Thunderbolts*20257.3
- 3Black Widow20217.2
- 4The Fantastic Four: First Steps20256.9
- 5Eternals20216.8
- 6The Incredible Hulk20086.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Marvel Studios Standalone Films?
For a first viewing, watch Marvel Studios Standalone Films in release order, starting with The Incredible Hulk (2008) and ending with The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Marvel Studios Standalone Films are there?
There are 6 Marvel Studios Standalone Films.
Can I skip any Marvel Studios Standalone Films?
2 of the 6 films carry the main story: Thunderbolts*, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The other 4 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Marvel Studios Standalone Films?
Start with The Incredible Hulk, released in 2008. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Marvel Studios Standalone Films?
Watching every Marvel Studios Standalone Films film takes 13 hours. Sticking to the 2 essential films takes 4 hours.
Last updated September 18, 2026