Road stop #6 · Phase 1
The Avengers
2012 · Movie · MCU · Essential
The first team-up and the template every later crossover follows.
143 min. Listed runtime from the fixed Road dataset, not measured playback time.
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Is The Avengers essential before Avengers: Doomsday?
The Avengers is #6 of 59 in the McuWatch watch order, in Phase 1, tagged Essential: Core viewing. Important plot, characters, concepts, or rules later rely on this. Strongly recommended.
Watch before it: Captain America: The First Avenger. Watch next: Iron Man 3. Streaming availability changes, so use “Find where to watch” for current results. Fan-made. Not affiliated with Marvel, Disney, or Sony.
The Avengers FAQ
Do I need to watch The Avengers before Avengers: Doomsday?
McuWatch tags The Avengers as Essential: Core viewing. Important plot, characters, concepts, or rules later rely on this. Strongly recommended.
Where does The Avengers fit in the MCU watch order?
The Avengers (2012) is #6 of 59 in the McuWatch order, in Phase 1. It comes after Captain America: The First Avenger.
How long is The Avengers?
143 min. Listed runtime from the fixed Road dataset, not measured playback time.
What should I watch before The Avengers?
Earlier titles on the same character paths: Iron Man (#1), Iron Man 2 (#3), Thor (#4), Captain America: The First Avenger (#5).
What should I watch after The Avengers?
Next is #7, Iron Man 3 (2013), tagged Helpful Context.