This is How the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 Timeline Should be Viewed



Editorial: Here is a question that's been kicking around in my head the past few days.

What is the perfect MCU Phase 2 movie viewing order?

Well, I think I've found the answer and here's my Phase 2 viewing order suggestion:


  1. THOR: THE DARK WORLD
  2. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
  3. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
  4. IRON MAN 3
  5. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
  6. ANT-MAN

The biggest change is I moved IRON MAN 3 back from starting Phase 2 to being right before Age of Ultron. Having The Winter Soldier release before IRON MAN 3 would help resolve the debate of why SHIELD didn't show up to help protect Tony Stark's house after he gave out his address when threatening the (fake) Mandarin. It's a valid debate topic because if Stark did that it seems more than logical that SHIELD would be there but they weren't because SHIELD fell in Cap 2 when you change the viewing order around like this.

Do you agree? Disagree? Or do you have a better viewing order? Comment below!