01 August,2026 09:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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With Avengers: Doomsday inching closer to its theatrical release on December 18, 2026, many fans are wondering if there's still enough time to catch up on Marvel's sprawling cinematic universe. The short answer? Yes, but it'll take commitment. Watching every major chapter connected to the Multiverse Saga, including MCU films, Disney plus originals and key legacy Marvel titles, adds up to roughly 350 hours of viewing. With 138 days remaining, that means dedicating nearly two and a half hours every day if you're hoping to reach the finish line before the next Avengers assemble.
The journey begins with Iron Man, the 2008 blockbuster that introduced Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark and launched what would become the biggest interconnected franchise in cinema. From there, the story unfolds across multiple phases, introducing fan favourites including Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange, Black Panther and Spider-Man, while steadily building towards increasingly larger threats.
The Marvel experience no longer lives only on the big screen. Disney plus series such as WandaVision, Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, Moon Knight, Ms Marvel and Daredevil: Born Again have become essential pieces of the larger puzzle, expanding characters and introducing storylines that directly influence the franchise's future.
The multiverse has also opened the door for characters beyond the traditional MCU. The road to Avengers: Doomsday stretches beyond the MCU. Marvel's recent storytelling has gradually brought legacy characters and alternate universes into the fold, making older franchises like X-Men and Fantastic Four increasingly relevant to the bigger picture. It's this blending of timelines, universes and generations of superheroes that has made the upcoming film one of Marvel Studios' most anticipated releases.
Not everyone, however, has 350 hours to spare. Fans looking for a quicker route can focus on milestone entries such as The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, alongside Loki and WandaVision.
Whether you decide to revisit every release or simply watch the essentials, one thing is certain - Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be the culmination of nearly two decades of Marvel storytelling, bringing together characters, timelines and worlds in a way the franchise has never attempted before.
