
Several heroes from Marvel's past are expected to return in Thunderbolts*, the MCU's first significant crossover event since Avengers: Endgame in 2019. This implies that to fully comprehend the plot and character development in Thunderbolts*, several previous films and television series must be seen. Before Thunderbolts* opens on May 2, you might want to do some research since Jake Schreier's directorial debut in the MCU will honor some of the most exciting and intense events and characters from the franchise's beginnings, all the way back to Phase 1.
12. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
11. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
10. Captain America: Civil war (2016)
09. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
08. Black Panther (2018)
07. Ant-Man & The Wasp (2018)
06. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
05. The Falcon & The Winter Soldier (2021)
04. Black Widow (2021)
03. Hawkeye (2021)
02. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
01. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)