Inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe: The Evolution, Successes, and Legends

Avengers Movies list by watching order,

Certainly! The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) consists of several movies featuring the Avengers and other characters. Here’s a list of the Avengers movies in chronological order along with a brief synopsis, release date, worldwide box office earnings, key actresses, and budgets where available:

  1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
    • Synopsis: Steve Rogers, a frail young man, volunteers for a super soldier experiment and becomes Captain America to fight the evil Hydra organization during World War II.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $370.6 million
    • Key Actress: Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter)
    • Budget: $140-216.7 million
  2. Iron Man (2008)
    • Synopsis: Genius billionaire Tony Stark builds an armored suit to escape captivity and then uses it to fight evil forces, becoming the superhero Iron Man.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $585.2 million
    • Key Actress: Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts)
    • Budget: $140 million
  3. Iron Man 2 (2010)
    • Synopsis: Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, rivals, and his own health while battling a new enemy and developing advanced technology.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $623.9 million
    • Key Actress: Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow)
    • Budget: $200 million
  4. Thor (2011)
    • Synopsis: Thor, the god of thunder, is banished to Earth and must learn humility while facing his mischievous brother Loki and a threat to Asgard.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $449.3 million
    • Key Actress: Natalie Portman (Jane Foster)
    • Budget: $150 million
  5. The Avengers (2012)
    • Synopsis: Earth’s mightiest heroes – Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye – come together to battle Loki and an alien army threatening Earth.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.518 billion
    • Key Actresses: Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Budget: $220 million
  6. Iron Man 3 (2013)
    • Synopsis: Tony Stark faces a powerful enemy called the Mandarin, dealing with the repercussions of the battle of New York and his own vulnerability.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.215 billion
    • Key Actress: Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Budget: $200 million
  7. Thor: The Dark World (2013)
    • Synopsis: Thor must team up with Loki to stop the dark elf Malekith from plunging the universe into darkness by using a powerful weapon known as the Aether.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $644.6 million
    • Key Actress: Natalie Portman
    • Budget: $170-272 million
  8. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
    • Synopsis: Captain America teams up with Black Widow and Falcon to uncover a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. while facing a mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $714.3 million
    • Key Actress: Scarlett Johansson
    • Budget: $170-177 million
  9. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
    • Synopsis: A group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of a powerful artifact.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $773.3 million
    • Key Actress: Zoe Saldana (Gamora)
    • Budget: $170-232.3 million
  10. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
    • Synopsis: The Avengers encounter Ultron, an artificial intelligence determined to eliminate humanity, and face internal conflicts while fighting this new enemy.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.402 billion
    • Key Actresses: Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch)
    • Budget: $316-365 million
  1. Ant-Man (2015)
    • Synopsis: Scott Lang, a former thief, is given a suit that allows him to shrink in size while increasing in strength. He must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Hank Pym, pull off a heist that will save the world.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $519.3 million
    • Key Actress: Evangeline Lilly (Hope van Dyne / The Wasp)
    • Budget: $130-169.3 million
  2. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
    • Synopsis: Political interference divides the Avengers into two factions, one led by Captain America and the other by Iron Man, leading to an intense conflict within the team.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.153 billion
    • Key Actresses: Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen
    • Budget: $250 million
  3. Doctor Strange (2016)
    • Synopsis: A brilliant but arrogant neurosurgeon, Stephen Strange, learns the mystical arts after a career-ending accident and becomes the Sorcerer Supreme to protect the world from mystical threats.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $677.7 million
    • Key Actress: Rachel McAdams
    • Budget: $165-236.6 million
  4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
    • Synopsis: The Guardians embark on a new journey, discovering more about Peter Quill’s parentage while facing cosmic threats.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $863.8 million
    • Key Actress: Zoe Saldana
    • Budget: $200-269.6 million
  5. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
    • Synopsis: Young Peter Parker, as Spider-Man, tries to balance his life as a high school student and a superhero while facing the villainous Vulture.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $880.2 million
    • Key Actress: Zendaya
    • Budget: $175-207 million
  6. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
    • Synopsis: Thor must escape imprisonment on the other side of the universe and prevent Ragnarok, the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization, while facing his old friend turned enemy, Hela.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $854 million
    • Key Actress: Cate Blanchett
    • Budget: $180 million
  7. Black Panther (2018)
    • Synopsis: T’Challa returns to his technologically advanced home, Wakanda, to take his rightful place as king after his father’s death and faces challenges to his throne and the country’s future.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.347 billion
    • Key Actresses: Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira
    • Budget: $200 million
  8. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
    • Synopsis: The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice everything in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $2.048 billion
    • Key Actresses: Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Saldana, Elizabeth Olsen, Letitia Wright
    • Budget: $316-400 million
  1. Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018)
    • Synopsis: Scott Lang, as Ant-Man, teams up with Hope van Dyne, the Wasp, on a mission to uncover secrets from their past while facing a new adversary and navigating the quantum realm.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $622.7 million
    • Key Actress: Evangeline Lilly
    • Budget: $162-195 million
  2. Captain Marvel (2019)
    • Synopsis: Carol Danvers becomes Captain Marvel, a powerful superhero with connections to Earth and an intergalactic conflict, while discovering her past and her true potential.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.128 billion
    • Key Actress: Brie Larson
    • Budget: $152-175 million
  3. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
    • Synopsis: The remaining Avengers, along with allies, embark on a final, desperate mission to undo Thanos’ actions and restore balance to the universe.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $2.798 billion
    • Key Actresses: Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Saldana, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan
    • Budget: $356-450 million
  4. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
    • Synopsis: Peter Parker, still grieving from the events of Endgame, goes on a school trip to Europe and faces new threats, teaming up with Mysterio to stop elemental creatures.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.132 billion
    • Key Actress: Zendaya
    • Budget: $160-200 million
  5. Black Widow (2021)
    • Synopsis: Natasha Romanoff confronts her past as a spy and faces a dangerous conspiracy connected to her history before becoming an Avenger.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $379 million
    • Key Actresses: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh
    • Budget: $165-200 million
  6. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
    • Synopsis: Shang-Chi, a skilled martial artist, confronts his past when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $430.5 million
    • Key Actress: Awkwafina
    • Budget: $150 million
  1. Eternals (2021)
    • Synopsis: The Eternals, a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers, reunite to protect Earth from their ancient enemies, the Deviants.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $402.8 million
    • Key Actresses: Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek
    • Budget: $200 million
  2. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
    • Synopsis: Peter Parker’s life and secrets are exposed when he seeks help from Doctor Strange to reverse the repercussions of a spell gone wrong, bringing villains from alternate realities into his world.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $1.916 billion
    • Key Actress: Zendaya
    • Budget: $200 million
  3. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
    • Synopsis: Doctor Strange faces mystical threats while exploring the multiverse and grappling with the consequences of tampering with reality.
    • Worldwide Box Office: $955.8 million
    • Key Actress: Elizabeth Olsen
    • Budget: $294.5 million
  • Thor: Love and Thunder: Directed by Taika Waititi, this film features Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, who will wield the Mjolnir. It was slated for release in 2022.

  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: A sequel to “Black Panther,” this movie was anticipated to explore the world of Wakanda further. Details about the storyline, box office, or key actresses might not have been confirmed at the time.

  • The Marvels: Following the events of “Captain Marvel,” this film was set to explore the characters of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Specifics about its release, box office, or budget might not have been widely available.

  • Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania: Starring Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, this film was expected to continue the adventures of Ant-Man and The Wasp. Detailed information regarding its storyline, box office, or key actresses might not have been publicized by then.

These recent movies continue to expand the MCU by introducing new characters, exploring different dimensions, and delving deeper into the connections between various story lines and the multiverse concept.

As of my last update, I don’t have specific details on unreleased or upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies beyond the ones mentioned earlier. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is continually expanding with new projects, characters, and story-lines. There might be forthcoming movies or series that have been announced or are in production, but I don’t have details on any that haven’t been officially released or disclosed up to my last update in January 2022.


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