How to Watch The Avengers in Order
To watch Avengers: Endgame, start with The Avengers.
Watch The Avengers in release order for a first viewing — start with The Avengers (2012). There are 7 films, released between 2012–2019. That is 16.1 hours across the 6 released films. Only 4 are essential to follow the story — 10.2 hours. Avengers Endgame: Encore has not been released yet.
The full checklist
0 of 7 watched- 1The Avengers2012Essential143m
- 2Avengers: Age of Ultron2015Essential141m
- 3Avengers: Infinity War2018Essential149m
- 4Avengers: Endgame2019Essential181m
- 5Avengers Endgame: Encore2026Not out yet185m
- 6Avengers: Doomsday2026Not out yet165m
- 7Avengers: Secret Wars2027Not out yet
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Avengers: Infinity War20188.2
- 2Avengers: Endgame20198.2
- 3The Avengers20128.1
- 4Avengers: Age of Ultron20157.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Avengers?
For a first viewing, watch The Avengers in release order, starting with The Avengers (2012) and ending with Avengers: Endgame (2019). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Avengers films are there?
There are 7 The Avengers films, 4 of which have been released.
Can I skip any The Avengers films?
4 of the 7 films carry the main story: The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame. The other 3 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Avengers?
Start with The Avengers, released in 2012. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Avengers?
Watching every The Avengers film takes 16.1 hours across the 6 released films. Sticking to the 4 essential films takes 10.2 hours.
Is there a new The Avengers film coming?
Yes — Avengers Endgame: Encore is announced and not yet released. Everything before it is listed above in order.
Last updated September 13, 2026