12 best Marvel films and shows on Disney+ to fill your superhero needs

If you’re a Marvel mega fan, you know that Disney+ is the place to get your fix.

The streaming service is superhero central, featuring nearly every movie in the MCU as well as a couple of exciting original series. While you should definitely spend some time venturing through all the Marvel content that the streaming service has to offer, here are some titles that can’t be missed.

Grab your cape because it’s time for the best Marvel shows and films on Disney+ (in no particular order).

Thor: Ragnarok is by far the best of the Thor films. The superhero comedy — which has the god of thunder attempting to race home to fight against his vengeful sister — features the clever directorial skills of Taika Waititi, a colorful new planet, and a script that’s so witty it hurts. Not to mention, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor is backed up by an all-star cast including MCU favorites Tom Hiddleston and Mark Ruffalo, along with talents like Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum, and Tessa Thompson. It all works to make this one of the funniest installments in the MCU. All of it. 

How to watch: Thor: Ragnarok is streaming on Disney+.

WandaVision proved that Marvel could still be plenty of fun even when it wasn’t doing its usual thing. Instead of taking viewers on a gigantic world-saving mission, WandaVision transported fans to the quaint — if not a little spooky — sitcom life that Wanda and Vision are trapped in. 

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While they begin their journey in a black-and-white 1950s TV show, the decades start to flip by and the stakes heat up. Well-acted and stylish, it’s worth at least a couple of viewings to catch how all the puzzle pieces fit together.

How to watch: WandaVision is streaming on Disney+.

3. Iron Man

Iron Man wasn’t just a sparkling start to the MCU; it also reminded audiences just how cool superhero films could be upon its release in 2008.

With a gripping narrative and an interesting hero — brilliant billionaire Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) — Iron Man pulled viewers into its high-tech universe while reviving a genre in the process. Though superhero blockbusters are commonplace now, it never hurts to go back to the beginning.

How to watch: Iron Man is streaming on Disney+.

4. The Avengers

Maybe Iron Man kicked off the MCU as we know it, but The Avengers was the real showstopper. In addition to becoming the third-highest-grossing film of all time upon its release, The Avengers was the one that brought the gang together. For the first time ever, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, and Hawkeye were teaming up to save the city. It’s hard not to find some comfort in its familiarity.

How to watch: The Avengers is streaming on Disney+.

Black Panther isn’t just another Marvel movie. While it has all the makings of a superhero blockbuster — exhilarating action sequences, lovable heroes, and a high-stakes story — it also introduces us to the vibrant, fascinating world of Wakanda, which contains a compelling cast of characters that’s hard to match. Chadwick Boseman is incredible as the soon-to-be-king of the story, T’Challa, bringing a strength to the role that demands all attention.

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How to watch: Black Panther is streaming on Disney+.

6. Captain America: The First Avenger

There are plenty of reasons to watch the first Captain America movie, including Chris Evans, Chris Evans, and Chris Evans. But really: Chris Evans makes Captain America fly off the comics and onto the screen with class. The World War II backdrop gave the MCU something new to work with, and the clever, thrill-filled narrative kept the story interesting.

How to watch: Captain America: The First Avenger is streaming on Disney+.

7. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

The first Captain America movie is great, but the second? Even better.

The Winter Soldier has a suspenseful plot. It has A+ action. It has solid character development. And it has the incredible Steve-Bucky friendship. Plus, why wouldn’t you want to revisit all the Captain America films as The Falcon and the Winter Soldier gets off the ground?

How to watch: Captain America: The Winter Soldier is streaming on Disney+.

8. Guardians of the Galaxy

A comedically mismatched group of heroes team up to save the galaxy while the grooviest soundtrack plays in the background? Yup, let’s go!

Guardians of the Galaxy is the perfect mix of zany, exciting, and funny. While the blockbuster’s spacey-retro aesthetic is a blast, its cast (Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper) has the chemistry to keep the momentum going.  

How to watch: Guardians of the Galaxy is streaming on Disney+.

9. Ant-Man

Paul Rudd made the MCU a little more fun by starring as Scott Lang, a former thief who hopes to stop Yellowjacket from turning new person-shrinking technology into a weapon for evil. 

Though Ant-Man isn’t the most action-packed Marvel movie out there, its playful tone in combination with Rudd’s effortless charm makes it a cinematic delight that should not be skipped.

How to watch: Ant-Man is streaming on Disney+.

10. Captain America: Civil War

For not being an Avengers movie, Civil War feels pretty darn big. Captain America and Iron Man gathering teams and going head-to-head over a disagreement that probably could have been solved with a few more minutes of conversation? We love to see it.

Civil War pulls a bunch of our favorite heroes (Black Panther, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, and more) into a slick battle that’s just as impressive on subsequent watches as it is on the first.

How to watch: Captain America: Civil War is streaming on Disney+.

Yes, you can watch all the Avengers films on Disney+. But if you really want to pull at those heart strings, this is the one you need to go back to.

While Spider-Man: Far from Home technically closed out the Infinity Saga, Endgame sure felt like the end of an era, with many of the MCU’s biggest heroes saving the world together one last time. Featuring a stacked cast, a 3-hour runtime, and a long-awaited conclusion, it’s massive in every way possible. What better way is there to go out strong?

How to watch: Avengers: Endgame is streaming on Disney+.

Marvel’s latest adventure has only just begun, so it’s time to start streaming.

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The six-episode miniseries continues the journeys of Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), having been handed Captain America’s shield several months earlier. So far, The Falcon and the Winter Solider — while not devoid of traditional superhero thrill — spends most of its time richly developing its characters. But there’s no need to complain because, like with WandaVision, it’s done so well. 

How to watch: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is streaming on Disney+.