Marvel Studios is on the verge of one of its grandest film spectacles with the arrival of Avengers Doomsday. The movie is poised to assemble characters and plots from across the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), while also introducing the X-Men universe and the concept of the multiverse.
From the return of heroes and the introduction of the inheritor of the mantle of Heroes to the introduction of Doctor Doom, the different pasts that can come into play in the new Avengers film might be too many to watch the latest movie without being aware of. Although there isn’t a need for watching the entire MCU, the following films and series might provide some useful background for Avengers: Doomsday.
X-Men (2000)
The original X-Men film is vital in acquiring the knowledge of mutants in Marvel. The film presents the essential characters such as Professor Charles Xavier, Magneto, Wolverine, Storm and Cyclops. Since Avengers Doomsday will soon bring the X-Men to the MCU pitch, it is nice to give the first film a watch, to know the history of these characters.
X2: X-Men United
X2: X-Men United tells more about the mutants and is a highly rated film in the X-Men franchise. It tells more about Wolverine, Professor X and Magneto and describes the relations between the mutants and humans. This film is beneficial for gain the knowledge of X-Men characters who are back on screen.
Captain America: The First Avenger
This film gives the backstory of Captain America, giving the necessary background about the hero and his background with the Avengers. It also introduces some significant items in the MCU, such as the Tesseract and Hydra. Since Captain America is an important character in the MCU, the film is crucial for understanding of this character's origins.
The Avengers
The Avengers is a 2012 superhero movie that is significant for bringing together a number of heroes - Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye. The Avengers gives additional information about the formation of the Avengers and their importance for future events taking place within the MCU.
Avengers: Infinity War
Infinity War is one of those films that should be watched again before watching Avengers: Doom because it introduces viewers to Thanos' intentions regarding the Infinity Stones and the results arising thereof.
Avengers: Endgame
Endgame is the final movie of the Infinity Saga and alters the reality of MCU. It is a must-watch for those who want to understand what happened next after the fight of the Avengers with Thanos.
Loki
While it is not a movie but rather a series, Loki is essential for grasping the multiverse story of Marvel. It deals with multiverse, variants and alternate timelines. For anybody who is going to watch Avengers: Doomsday, the knowledge of Loki will greatly help in understanding the multiverse.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi is the new hero of the MCU who develops the mythology of the Ten Rings. This film also ties Shang-Chi to the big story of MCU. Depending on how big the character will turn out to be in the Doomsday film, the importance of this film for the viewer can change. However, it can still serve some purpose in prepping for the expanded Avengers team.
Black Panther
Black Panther provides an info of the Wakanda kingdom where the thanos attacked and take the last infinity stone and also it will provide some insights of new notable characters like Shuri, M'Baku, and the Dora Milaje.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
No Way Home is arguably one of the biggest multiverse events in the MCU. The film creates an ensemble cast consisting of different Spider-Man variations and various villains from different Spider-Man parts. It is thus especially important to all Marvel fans who wish to discover how the company has developed alternate universes and legacy characters.
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness
Doctor Stange is most important part to see the concept of the multiverse practiced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Doctor Strange along with America Chavez traverse different realities and meet alternate versions of the known heroes. They show how dangerous incursions and instability in the multiverse can be thus producing an important chapter before Doomsday.
Captain America: Brave New World
Brave New World tells the story of Sam Wilson's Captain America. The movie explains the Avengers' legacy which has changed a lot since the times of Steve Rogers.
Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts gathers together morally ambiguous characters that operate non-traditionally. The film is helpful to understand new characters and the way the teams work in the modern MCU.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
One of the most significant additions to the must-watch list is The Fantastic Four: First Steps movie. It introduces Marvel’s First Family and sets their position in the franchise. Since the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom are supposed to have links with the events of Avengers: Doomsday, its watching can provide important knowledge for the viewers.
Conclusion: You don’t have to watch every movie and series of the Marvel franchise before the release of Avengers: Doomsday. This curated list includes several crucial storylines in the franchise. You will learn about the original Avengers, Infinity series, multiverse events, history of X-Men, and Captain America in it.
