The Avengers - Marvel Cinematic Universe - Viewing Order & Connections
This collection lists, in movie timeline chronological order (although some overlap), all the Marvel Studios films and shorts and shows which lead up to, and spin off from, the multi-character Superhero epic 'The Avengers' aka 'Avengers Assemble'.
Marvel have gained the rights back to Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor and Ant-Man. These characters were the classic line-up of The Avengers.
This list shows how the individual movies reference each other and establish that these characters all live in the same shared Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU.
This list works on the assumption you have seen all the MCU films up to and including Thor: Love and Thunder, the Disney+ shows Ms. Marvel (Season 1), Moon Knight (S1), Hawkeye (S1), Loki (S1), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (S1), WandaVision (S1), the TV shows Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S7), Agent Carter (S2), Runaways (S3), Cloak & Dagger (S2), Inhumans (S1), and the Netflix shows Daredevil (S3), Jessica Jones (S3), Luke Cage (S2), Iron Fist (S2), Defenders (S1), and The Punisher (S2).
THERE ARE THEREFORE POTENTIAL SPOILERS!
"You think you're the only superhero in the world? Mr. Stark, you've become part of a bigger universe. You just don't know it yet. I'm here to talk to you about the Avenger Initiative."
The Infinity Saga
*Phase 1*
Captain America: The First Avenger
Agent Carter S1 E1 - E8
Agent Carter S2 E1 - E10
Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
Captain Marvel
Iron Man
Iron Man 2
Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer
Thor
The Incredible Hulk
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
Avengers
Marvel One-Shot: Item 47
*Phase 2*
Iron Man 3
Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S1 E1 - E7
Thor 2: The Dark World
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S1 E8 - E16
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S1 E17 - E22
Daredevil S1 E1 - E13
Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Jessica Jones S1 E1 – E13
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S2 E1 – E19
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S2 E20 – E22
WHiH Newsfront: July 2, 2015
WHiH Newsfront: July 7, 2015
WHiH Exclusive: Scott Langs break-in
WIRED Insider Interviews Darren Cross, CEO of Pym Technologies
WHiH Newsfront: July 16, 2015
Ant-Man
*Phase 3*
Cloak & Dagger S1 E1 - E10
Daredevil S2 E1 - E13
Luke Cage S1 E1 - E13
Cloak & Dagger S2 E1 - E10
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E1 – E17
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: April 22, 2016
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E18
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: April 26, 2016
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: April 28, 2016
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E19
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: May 3, 2016
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: May 3, 2016 LIVE
Captain America: Civil War
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E20 - E22
Black Panther
Iron Fist S1 E1 - E13
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Black Widow
The Defenders S1 E1 - E8
The Punisher S1 E1 - E13
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S4 E1 - E6
Doctor Strange
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S4 E7 & E8
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Slingshot
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S4 E9 - E22
Inhumans S1 E1 - E8
Jessica Jones S2 E1 - E13
Luke Cage S2 E1 - E13
Iron Fist S2 E1 - E10
Daredevil S3 E1 - E13
The Punisher S2 E1 - E13
Runaways S1 E1 - E10
Runaways S2 E1 - E13
Runaways S3 E1 - E5
Jessica Jones S3 E1 - E13
Runaways S3 E6 - E9
Ant-Man and The Wasp
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S5 E1 - E10
Thor: Ragnarok
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S5 E11 - E22
Avengers: Infinity War
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S6 E1 - E13
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S7 E1 - E13
Runaways S3 E10
Avengers: Endgame
The Multiverse Saga
*Phase 4*
Loki S1
What If...? S1
WandaVision
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Eternals
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Hawkeye
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness
Moon Knight
Ms. Marvel
Thor: Love and Thunder
She-Hulk
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
*Phase 5*
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Secret Invasion
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Echo
Loki S2
The Marvels
Blade
Ironheart
Agatha: Coven of Chaos
Daredevil: Born Again
Captain America: New World Order
Thunderbolts
*Phase 6*
Fantastic Four
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
Avengers: Secret Wars
*Other Upcoming Films and Shows*
What If...? S2 & S3
Armor Wars
Deadpool 3
Untitled Wakanda series
Shang-Chi 2
Untitled Shang-Chi series
Marvel Zombies
Wonder Man
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Marvel have gained the rights back to Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Thor and Ant-Man. These characters were the classic line-up of The Avengers.
This list shows how the individual movies reference each other and establish that these characters all live in the same shared Marvel Cinematic Universe or MCU.
This list works on the assumption you have seen all the MCU films up to and including Thor: Love and Thunder, the Disney+ shows Ms. Marvel (Season 1), Moon Knight (S1), Hawkeye (S1), Loki (S1), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (S1), WandaVision (S1), the TV shows Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (S7), Agent Carter (S2), Runaways (S3), Cloak & Dagger (S2), Inhumans (S1), and the Netflix shows Daredevil (S3), Jessica Jones (S3), Luke Cage (S2), Iron Fist (S2), Defenders (S1), and The Punisher (S2).
THERE ARE THEREFORE POTENTIAL SPOILERS!
"You think you're the only superhero in the world? Mr. Stark, you've become part of a bigger universe. You just don't know it yet. I'm here to talk to you about the Avenger Initiative."
The Infinity Saga
*Phase 1*
Captain America: The First Avenger
Agent Carter S1 E1 - E8
Agent Carter S2 E1 - E10
Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
Captain Marvel
Iron Man
Iron Man 2
Marvel One-Shot: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer
Thor
The Incredible Hulk
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
Avengers
Marvel One-Shot: Item 47
*Phase 2*
Iron Man 3
Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S1 E1 - E7
Thor 2: The Dark World
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S1 E8 - E16
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S1 E17 - E22
Daredevil S1 E1 - E13
Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Jessica Jones S1 E1 – E13
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S2 E1 – E19
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S2 E20 – E22
WHiH Newsfront: July 2, 2015
WHiH Newsfront: July 7, 2015
WHiH Exclusive: Scott Langs break-in
WIRED Insider Interviews Darren Cross, CEO of Pym Technologies
WHiH Newsfront: July 16, 2015
Ant-Man
*Phase 3*
Cloak & Dagger S1 E1 - E10
Daredevil S2 E1 - E13
Luke Cage S1 E1 - E13
Cloak & Dagger S2 E1 - E10
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E1 – E17
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: April 22, 2016
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E18
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: April 26, 2016
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: April 28, 2016
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E19
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: May 3, 2016
WHiH Newsfront Special Report: May 3, 2016 LIVE
Captain America: Civil War
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S3 E20 - E22
Black Panther
Iron Fist S1 E1 - E13
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Black Widow
The Defenders S1 E1 - E8
The Punisher S1 E1 - E13
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S4 E1 - E6
Doctor Strange
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S4 E7 & E8
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Slingshot
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S4 E9 - E22
Inhumans S1 E1 - E8
Jessica Jones S2 E1 - E13
Luke Cage S2 E1 - E13
Iron Fist S2 E1 - E10
Daredevil S3 E1 - E13
The Punisher S2 E1 - E13
Runaways S1 E1 - E10
Runaways S2 E1 - E13
Runaways S3 E1 - E5
Jessica Jones S3 E1 - E13
Runaways S3 E6 - E9
Ant-Man and The Wasp
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S5 E1 - E10
Thor: Ragnarok
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S5 E11 - E22
Avengers: Infinity War
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S6 E1 - E13
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S7 E1 - E13
Runaways S3 E10
Avengers: Endgame
The Multiverse Saga
*Phase 4*
Loki S1
What If...? S1
WandaVision
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Eternals
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Hawkeye
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness
Moon Knight
Ms. Marvel
Thor: Love and Thunder
She-Hulk
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
*Phase 5*
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Secret Invasion
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Echo
Loki S2
The Marvels
Blade
Ironheart
Agatha: Coven of Chaos
Daredevil: Born Again
Captain America: New World Order
Thunderbolts
*Phase 6*
Fantastic Four
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
Avengers: Secret Wars
*Other Upcoming Films and Shows*
What If...? S2 & S3
Armor Wars
Deadpool 3
Untitled Wakanda series
Shang-Chi 2
Untitled Shang-Chi series
Marvel Zombies
Wonder Man
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- DirectorJoe JohnstonStarsChris EvansHugo WeavingSamuel L. JacksonSteve Rogers, a rejected military soldier, transforms into Captain America after taking a dose of a "Super-Soldier serum". But being Captain America comes at a price as he attempts to take down a warmonger and a terrorist organization.In 1942, during World War 2, Steve Rogers volunteers for the top secret 'Super Soldier' research project that turns him into Superhero 'Captain America'. He then battles renegade Nazi 'The Red Skull' who plans to use The Tesseract (AKA The Cosmic Cube) for world domination.
This is Captain America's origin film but it also introduces the main themes of the next four completed solo films, leading into 'The Avengers': Science (via the Super Soldier program, later used in 'The Incredible Hulk'), Technology (the basis for the Iron Man films) and Fantasy (expanded upon in 'Thor'). It also introduces the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) which later becomes S.H.I.E.L.D.
Howard Stark (Iron Man's Dad) and Stark Industries have a key role. The Stark Expo's are later explored in 'Iron Man 2'. Howard Stark demonstrates a semi-functional flying car with "Reversion" technology. This technology is a precursor to Tony Stark's "Repulsors" - later perfected for his Iron Man armour, as well as 'Lola' (Agent Coulson's flying car in 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D') and the helicarrier seen in 'The Avengers'. Howard Stark also retrieves the Cosmic Cube, which helps hims develop the Arc Reactor technology later seen in the 'Iron Man' films.
Thor is referenced via a mention of 'The World Tree' and also heavy suggestions that the Cosmic Cube is Asgardian in nature with the 'power of the Gods' from 'Odin's Treasure Room'. A particular shot of space links in with the universe as seen in 'Thor', and suggests that the fate of Red Skull remains unknown...
A version of 'The Howling Commandos', an elite special unit, is seen. It includes Bucky Barnes, Dum Dum Dugan, Gabe Jones, Jim Morita, Jacques Dernier and Lord James Montgomery Fallsworth. In the comics, Fallsworth was a British hero called Union Jack who worked alongside Captain America during WWII.
The original Human Torch is referenced in the World’s Fair sequence; “Dr. Phineas Horton Presents The Synthetic Man!”.
Wakanda (home of Black Panther) is marked on maps in the S.S.R. headquarters in Europe. Captain America's shield is made of Vibranium - a rare metal only found in Wakanda...
Nick Fury (and S.H.I.E.L.D) have a cameo set in the modern day.
The official MCU tie-in comic 'The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week' confirms that the modern day discovery of Captain America takes place one year after the events of 'Iron Man 2', 'Thor' and 'The Incredible Hulk'. - CreatorChristopher MarkusStephen McFeelyStarsHayley AtwellJames D'ArcyEnver GjokajIn 1946, Peggy Carter is relegated to secretarial duties in the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR). When Howard Stark is accused of treason, he secretly recruits Peggy to clear his name with the help of his butler, Edwin Jarvis.This TV series ran for two seasons and begins in 1946, one year after the events of 'Captain America: The First Avenger'. An Executive Producer says "If you think of the short (Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter) as sort of the end of the series, the series would be leading up to that moment where she gets assigned to S.H.I.E.L.D".
Peggy is working for the covert Strategic Scientific Reserve (S.S.R.) in New York City who are going up against the mysterious Russian terrorist group Leviathan.
She secretly assists Howard Stark and is in turn assisted by his butler Edwin Jarvis (the inspiration for Tony Stark's J.A.R.V.I.S technology in the later Iron Man films).
Anton Vanko (the father of Whiplash in 'Iron Man 2') appears. Dr. Abraham Erskine, who created the Super Soldier Serum, is referenced, as is the Red Skull. The Roxxon company features.
Peggy goes on a mission in Russia with Dum Dum Dugan and a new version of The Howling Commandos that includes Happy Sam Sawyer, Junior Juniper and Pinky Pinkerton.
The origins of the Hydra-led Winter Soldier program are alluded to when Arnim Zola approaches Faustus in prison about his mind control techniques.
We learn about the Red Room; a Soviet facility that trains highly specialised spies. The Red Room is briefly seen in Age of Ultron when Natasha Romanoff is forced by Scarlet Witch to recall her training there.
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Season 2 is set in 1947, approximately six months to a year after Season 1.
Whitney Frost, a version of the character Madame Masque, is the main villain.
Roxxon again features.
The action moves from New York to L.A. Howard Stark is also in L.A. doing government contract work and in his spare time has decided to open up a movie studio. It is mentioned that Stark owns land in Malibu, which is a reference to what will become the location for the home of his son, Tony, in the later films.
The Darkforce or Zero Matter, a powerful extra-dimensional energy, is the focus of Season 2. It is the result of a nuclear test gone wrong.
It later ties into the origin of Marcus Daniels aka Blackout from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D who gained his powers from experiments with the Darkforce. It is also the source of power for a Russian General in S3E13.
The Darkforce also features in the Doctor Strange film.
The Maggia crime syndicate appear. They are also referenced in the All Hail the King One-Shot and Daredevil Season 3. - DirectorLouis D'EspositoStarsHayley AtwellBradley WhitfordDominic CooperFrustrated at being marginalized at work, Peggy Carter goes on an unauthorized solo field mission.A short film included on the 'Iron Man 3' Blu-Ray that served as a pilot for the 'Agent Carter' TV series but actually takes place after it. This short is therefore set after the events of 'Captain America: The First Avenger' and acts as an epilogue for the cancelled 'Agent Carter' TV series.
Agent Peggy Carter is a member of the Strategic Scientific Reserve (or S.S.R). Director Louis D’Esposito sets the scene; "...in our mind, we said there’s a few S.S.R offices. If you want to relate it to now, it’s like the OSS, the precursor to the CIA. The S.S.R is the precursor to S.H.I.E.L.D."
She tackles a criminal gang who are in the possession of a vial of some sort of liquid known as Zodiac. The tie-in comic 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier prelude' (set sometime between the events of 'The Avengers' and The Winter Soldier) shows Rogers, Black Widow and Brock Rumlow retrieving the Zodiac vial after it is stolen from S.H.I.E.L.D. It is suggested that the Zodiac is some sort of chemical weapon.
Howard Stark features in this short (and in the background we see a butler, possibly Jarvis). Timothy 'Dum Dum' Dugan (first seen in 'Captain America') features and the name 'Phillips' is mentioned by Stark - this refers to Colonel Chester Phillips (played by Tommy Lee Jones in 'Captain America')
At the end of the short Howard Stark requests Peggy to run S.H.I.E.L.D with him (and it seems 'Dum Dum' Dugan and Colonel Phillips are still involved). Peggy's role in S.H.I.E.L.D is mentioned later in the Captain America films. - DirectorAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsBrie LarsonSamuel L. JacksonBen MendelsohnCarol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.This takes place in June 1995.
Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races; the Kree and the Skrulls.
We see how United States Air Force pilot Carol Danvers gains powers and joins the Kree.
Danvers is part of the Kree superteam known as Starforce, based on their capital planet of Hala (previously mentioned on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D). The commander of Starforce (and Danvers' mentor) is Yon-Rogg. Other members of the team are Korath (a Kree mercenary), Minn-Erva (a Kree geneticist), Att-Lass, and Bron-Char.
Ronan the Accuser also features. Both him and Korath are later seen as villains in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.
An Infinity Stone (the Tesseract or Space Stone) features after last being seen in 'Captain America'. We learn that in 1989 Project Pegasus was a joint NASA-USAF program to create a Faster Than Light engine for space travel by utilizing the energies of the Tessaract. Decades later, during 'The Avengers', we see Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S. is now a joint NASA-S.H.I.E.L.D operation initiated by the World Security Council to study, understand, and possibly weaponise the Tessaract in order to defend Earth against an alien invasion.
In Los Angeles Danvers is picked up by S.H.I.E.L.D and meets Agent Nick Fury and Agent Phil Coulson. We learn how Fury loses his eye. We see Fury change the name of his concept from "The Protector Initiative” to “The Avenger Initiative” due to Carol's old call sign. Fury is given the modified pager by Danvers, which is next seen in 'Infinity War'.
It seems Fury's inspiration for Project T.A.H.I.T.I from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Season 1 comes from events in this film.
We also see a quadjet, the predecessor of the quinjet used in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The device on Carol's neck that appears to inhibit her powers is similar to the devices used by the Kree on the Inhumans during Season 5 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (in an alternate future).
Maria Rambeau is the mother of Monica Rambeau. A grown up version of Monica will feature in the Disney+ TV show WandaVision, alongside Scarlet Witch and Vision. The show takes place after Avengers: Endgame. In the comics Monica has powers and is an Avenger, going by the names Captain Marvel, Photon, Pulsar, or Spectrum. Since Maria's call sign is Photon it is likely Monica will appear as that character in WandaVision. Monica Rambeau is expected to be an agent of S.W.O.R.D. in WandaVision.
In the comics, Torfa, the planet on which the Skrulls are taking refuge, is said to have a toxic atmosphere caused by Vibranium extraction. Maybe the meteor that struck Wakanda came from here?
Universal Translators are in use.
Earth is designated as planet C-53 by the Kree.
The Mid-Credit scene from this film is not in fact shown within 'Avengers: Endgame'. However, it appears to show how Carol meets the Avengers before we see her arrive on Earth within Endgame.
The Post-Credit scene shows that the Tesseract is returned to Fury/S.H.I.E.L.D.
Kevin Feige has previously said Captain Marvel is perhaps the most powerful hero in the MCU. - DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Gwyneth PaltrowTerrence HowardAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.Wealthy industrialist Tony Stark creates an armored suit and so becomes Superhero 'Iron Man'.
The film also features the S.H.I.E.L.D group (via Agent Phil Coulson) - and features Nick Fury in a post credit cameo introducing the concept of the 'Avenger Initiative'.
Tony is kidnapped by The Ten Rings, a mysterious terrorist organisation traditionally linked to the villain The Mandarin.
There is also a subtle reference to Captain America, as a version of his shield is seen on a workbench. (The official MCU tie-in comic 'I Am Iron Man' explains that this is a failed prototype from Howard Stark's efforts in WW2. Tony uses an alloy from this to strengthen his suit).
Christine Everhart appears as a reporter for Vanity Fair. She later works for the ‘WHiH World News’ television network.
A TV ticker in the background of one of the closing scenes briefly mentions that 'Damage Control' are rebuilding the area in which the film's climactic fight scene took place. It is later explained in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' that this is the Department of Damage Control (D.O.D.C.), a joint venture between Stark Industries and the United States government. - DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Mickey RourkeGwyneth PaltrowWith the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.This sequel is set six months after the events of 'Iron Man' and takes place over a three week period. It features Nick Fury, Agent Coulson and S.H.I.E.L.D, as well as introducing Black Widow and War Machine.
Senator Stern, who leads the inquiry that attempts to acquire the Iron Man technology for government use, is revealed to be a member of Hydra in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'...
Further history is added to Howard Stark including that he was a founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D and that Nick Fury knew him.
The Ten Rings (the mysterious terrorist organisation behind Tony's kidnap in 'Iron Man') is alluded to as the man who provides Vanko's passport etc is referred to as "10 Rings Gangster" in the credits. This is also expanded upon in the official MCU tie-in comic 'Black Widow Strikes' which explores the 10 Rings attempting to buy Stark tech in Russia, which was stolen by Hammer industries.
The official MCU tie-in comic 'Iron Man 2: Public Identity' shows that General Ross (as seen in 'The Incredible Hulk') was supervising Justin Hammer's failed prototypes.
The Super Soldier program is referenced.
Howard Stark’s footlocker contains a copy of Captain America Comics #1, a map of Antarctica and drawings of a “hyper-cube”. Also, Captain America's prototype shield appears again in Stark's lab. These all reference the events in 'Captain America'.
Fury says that he has “bigger problems in the Southwest region” - a reference to the events of 'Thor'.
The ‘WHiH World News’ television network appears for the first time, reporting on the Stark Expo. At the the end of the film, TV monitors show the news footage of the Culver University fight aftermath from 'The Incredible Hulk' suggesting these films take place around the same time.
Another monitor in this scene shows a map of the world, with highlighted areas of concern: California, Iron Man’s base of operations and the site of the Hulk’s battle at Culver University; New York, where Iron Man battled Whiplash and where the Hulk battled the Abomination; New Mexico, where Thor and Mjolnir landed; the Arctic Circle, where Captain America went missing; Tonsberg, Norway, where the Tesseract was found; a place in the Atlantic Ocean which could relate to Namor; and a location in Africa, the country of Wakanda, home of the Black Panther.
The post credit sequence references Thor's banishment to Earth.
Tony Stark is shown opening a wooden crate marked "Project Pegasus" in preparation to synthesise a new element. In the official MCU tie-in comic, 'The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week', the World Security Council mentions that funding is being redirected from S.H.I.E.L.D to a new operation, codenamed Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S, in the aims of analysing the Tesseract. The subterranean Project Pegasus facility is then seen in the post credit scene in 'Thor' and the start of 'The Avengers'.
The official MCU tie-in comic, 'The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week', also shows that Whiplash's armour/weapon is now in the possession of S.H.I.E.L.D scientists. - DirectorLeythumStarsClark GreggJessica ManuelJeff PrewettAgent Coulson stops at a convenience store and deals with a coincidental robbery during his visit.This is set after Agent Coulson leaves Tony Stark in 'Iron Man 2' and before he reaches Thor's Hammer in 'Thor' and the 'Iron Man 2' Post Credit scene.
The gas station is owned by Roxxon Oil - a corrupt corporation that previously featured in Agent Carter and was also seen on a building in 'Iron Man' and as a racing car sponsor in 'Iron Man 2'. - DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsChris HemsworthAnthony HopkinsNatalie PortmanThe powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.Thor is banished to Earth. (Although historically considered to be the God of Thunder, Asguardians are in fact aliens).
This film also introduces Odin and Loki.
A flashback to a battle between the Asguardians and the Frost Giants in 965AD is set in the same Norwegian town we see at the start of 'Captain America', confiriming that the The Tesseract is Asgardian in nature.
S.H.I.E.L.D and Agent Phil Coulson feature heavily and Hawkeye has a brief cameo. Tony Stark is mentioned by name in dialogue. Bruce Banner (Hulk) and possibly Hank Pym (the original Ant-Man) are alluded to in a speech by Erik Selvig.
A brief scene in Odin's treasure room shows The Infinity Gauntlet. This is later revealed as a fake in 'Thor: Ragnarok".
The 'Eternal Flame' is seen in the treasure room which later features in 'Thor: Ragnarok" due to it's connection to Surtur, leader of the fire giants from the world of Muspelheim.
The 'Warlock's Eye' is possibly seen in the Treasure Room (in the comics this is a mystical weapon stolen by Thor and the Warrior’s Three from Harokin, an Asgardian enemy of Thor).
The tablet seen in the treasure room is either the 'Tablet of Death and Entropy' or the 'Tablet of Life and Time' which originates from Atlantis, home to Namor the Sub-Mariner...
In the official MCU tie-in comic, 'The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week', the World Security Council mentions that funding is being redirected from S.H.I.E.L.D to a new operation, codenamed Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S, in the aims of analyzing the Tesseract. This is the subterranean facility seen at the start of 'The Avengers' and in the post credit scene in 'Thor'. Nick Fury appears in this scene, that links to both the Captain America film (via The Tesseract/Cosmic Cube) and The Avengers film (hinting that Loki will be the villain).
This film takes place around the same time as 'Incredible Hulk' and 'Iron Man 2'.
The official MCU tie-in comic 'The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week' confirms that Erik Selvig is an old colleague of Dr Banner (Hulk). It also shows that following the events of this film, the Destroyer armour is in S.H.I.E.L.D's possession and having tests conducted on it, and that S.H.I.E.L.D are also aware of (and studying) the 'Tree of Life' concept. - DirectorLouis LeterrierStarsEdward NortonLiv TylerTim RothBruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.This is strongly linked with Captain America's 'Super Soldier' concept via General Ross restarting the Super Soldier Program, Banner's work, the creation of The Hulk and the eventual creation of The Abomination. There is also a portrait of Steve Rogers (Captain America) seen in General Ross' office.
The opening credit sequence shows that Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D are involved in trying to track Hulk down, and also using Stark Industries equipment to do so.
This film takes place around the same time as 'Iron Man 2' and 'Thor' in 2011. The live news footage from the Culver University incident can be seen towards the end of 'Iron Man 2', placing the events in the second half of this film after the events in 'Iron Man 2'.
It's possible that the lightning storm is part of weather disturbances caused by events in Thor (i.e people travelling between Asgard and Earth).
Tony Stark (Iron Man) makes a cameo appearance at the end of the film to talk to General Ross about the "Avenger Initiative". This is expanded upon and explained in the 'Marvel One-Shot' short film "The Consultant".
The official MCU tie-in comic 'The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week' shows that Black Widow was in fact present at the Culver University and Harlem incidents. It also shows that following the events of this film The Abomination & Dr Sterns are confirmed as both being under S.H.I.E.L.D custody, with Sterns showing further signs of developing into the villain 'Leader'.
An episode of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' reveals The Abomination is being kept in Alaska in a Cryo-Cell. The character will return in the Disney+ show 'She-Hulk'.
The official MCU tie-in comic 'Iron Man 2: Public Identity' shows that General Ross is working for the military as a "Superhuman Watchdog". He appears in later MCU films.
(This film replaces Ang Lee's 2003 'Hulk' which is NOT part of this new Marvel Cinematic Universe). - DirectorLeythumStarsClark GreggMaximiliano HernándezDeborah KnoxAgents Coulson and Sitwell plan to derail General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross from interfering with S.H.I.E.L.D. affairs with a very special person.This is set before and after the Post Credit scene from 'The Incredible Hulk'.
It shows that General Ross is being consulted by the World Security Council (later seen in 'The Avengers') to try and get Abomination on the Avengers team after the events of 'The Incredible Hulk'.
It explains the real reason for Tony Stark meeting General Ross in the bar was to ensure this doesn't happen. This links into the conversation between Fury and Stark towards the end of 'Iron Man 2'. - DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansScarlett JohanssonEarth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.The ultimate crossover Superhero film featuring; Captain America, Iron Man, Thor & Loki, Bruce Banner/Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D, Agents Phil Coulson, Agent Sitwell & Maria Hill, as well as Erik Selvig and Pepper Potts.
The film is set the year after Thor's banishment to Earth.
The Tesseract (last seen in 'Captain America' and 'Thor') is a key plot device.
When Agent Coulson comes to recruit Tony Stark he leaves behind a bundle of files, all of which are relating to the destruction of 'Project Pegasus', which is destroyed in its entirety during the movie’s opening scene. One of the these files is marked '42'. This could be a reference to 'Project 42', an extra-dimensional prison from the Civil War storyline used for detain superpeople who did not agree to register with the Government.
Jane Foster and Odin (from 'Thor') are referenced. (There is also a subtle reference to Odin via the presence of two ravens when Thor and Loki first meet. They are called Munin and Hugin and fly over Midgard obtaining information for the all-father Odin. These are also seen in the two Thor films).
HYDRA (from 'Captain America') and their use of the Tesseract's power to develop weapons is referenced.
Right before the endcredits we see Tony Stark and Pepper Potts on the computer system in the damaged Stark Tower, designing plans for an “Avengers Tower”, complete with room designations for all the superheroes involved, a training area, and an airship. This completed Tower is perhaps seen in the 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' trailer, and is likely to appear in 'The Avengers 2', if not before.
The Post-Credit Scene shows Marvel villain 'Thanos' as the mastermind behind the extraterrestrial attack. This links back to Odin's Treasure Room in 'Thor' as Thanos is linked to 'The Infinity Gauntlet' shown there. This suggests him as the likely villian and plot for Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
The official MCU tie-in comic 'The Avengers Prelude: Fury's Big Week' confirms the new element found/created by Tony Stark in 'Iron Man 2' was key in helping Project Pegasus reignite the Cosmic Cube.
It is also suggested that Coulson's experimental gun was reversed engineered from the Destroyer armour (last seen in 'Thor') and perhaps powered by the Cosmic Cube (in a similar way to HYDRA's weapons in 'Captain America').
The official MCU tie-in comic 'Iron Man 3 Prelude' is set before, during and after 'The Avengers' and explains War Machine's absence by showing him in Asia tracking The Ten Rings.
This film concludes 'Phase One' of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - 'Avengers Assembled'. - DirectorLouis D'EspositoStarsLizzy CaplanJesse BradfordMaximiliano HernándezS.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sitwell is assigned to recover an abandoned Chitauri weapon being used by a young couple robbing a bank.A short film included on 'The Avengers' Blu-Ray.
A couple find one of the guns belonging to the Chitauri after the final battle in 'The Avengers'...
S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Sitwell (as seen in 'Thor', 'The Consultant' and 'The Avengers') is given the assignment of retrieving the Chitauri weapon which S.H.I.E.L.D has designated as Item 47.
The death of Agent Coulson is confirmed in conversation...
Agent Blake and two other S.H.I.E.L.D agents are introduced. Agent Blake reappears in Seasons 1 and 3 in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The end credits show that S.H.I.E.L.D is succesfully reverse-engineering the Chitauri weapon, first into a more human-friendly design, then into heavier vehicle-mounted weapons, and finally into an artillery piece. The results of this work are being used by Hydra at the start of 'Age of Ultron'. - DirectorShane BlackStarsRobert Downey Jr.Guy PearceGwyneth PaltrowWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.Set around Christmas 2012 after the events of 'The Avengers'.
Following on from Iron Man 1, 2 and 'The Avengers', this sequel is described as a “technological crisis thriller,” set in the world of international war, arms & terror. It features Pepper Potts, Happy Hogan and War Machine now known as Iron Patriot.
War Machine has been rebranded by the government as Iron Patriot. Marvel's Kevin Feige described it as a post-Avengers government response: "These crazy heroes the Avengers saved the day, not the government. The government felt they needed a hero of their own - they have a military officer that has one of these suits, and they paint it red, white, and blue".
The official MCU tie-in comic 'Iron Man 3 Prelude' is set before, during and after 'The Avengers'. It shows Iron Patriot tracking The Ten Rings to discover they are using Hammer Industries technology & black market Stark Industries technology to attempt to trap Iron Patriot and steal his suit. It also shows that Pepper & Tony have moved in together and Tony is planning to create an 'Iron Legion' army of suits.
After being referenced in Iron Man 1 & 2 via The Ten Rings, his mysterious terrorist organisation, The Mandarin seemingly appears - but this was in fact an elaborate ruse.
Yinsen from 'Iron Man' appears via flashback.
The film is fairly standalone although there are multiple references to the climatic events in 'The Avengers'. Thor and S.H.I.E.L.D are also mentioned in dialogue. Tony also searches the S.H.I.E.L.D database when investigating a bombing.
When Tony suits up Pepper in armour to protect her this may be a reference or possible future teaser to her superhero alias in the comics; 'Rescue'.
One of Tony's suits is a Construction suit nicknamed Igor but it looks a bit like the 'Hulkbuster' armour from the comics; perhaps a teaser to a future confrontation between the two Avengers?
As in the two previous 'Iron Man' films, Roxxon Oil (a corrupt corporation that could feature in later films as a possible business rival/enemy for Stark Industries) is referenced. One of The Mandarin's hostages works for them, while a massive oil leak from one of their tankers is also referred to.
A.I.M. or Advanced Idea Mechanics feature in the film. In the comics A.I.M. is an organisation of brilliant scientists dedicated to the acquisition of power and the overthrow of all world governments by technological means. In the comics A.I.M was an offshoot of Hydra...
The woman who ‘arrests’ Tony in Tennessee is called Brandt, and would appear to be Ellen Brandt. In the comics she is the ex-wife and hunter of the Man-Thing. Her distinctive feature is severe facial disfigurement from her ex-husband’s acid touch, as seen in the film with the scars on her cheek. Man-Thing is mentioned in Episode 20 of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D', where it is implied he was previously locked up in S.H.I.E.L.D containment facility called The Fridge.
Dr Bruce Banner appears in a post-credit cameo, further cementing the friendship between himself and Tony Stark that began in 'The Avengers'.
The US President Ellis features, and so could be involved in future films. - DirectorDrew PearceStarsBen KingsleyScoot McNairyLester SpeightA documentary filmmaker interviews the now-famous Trevor Slattery from behind bars.An epilogue to Iron Man 3, in which the infamous Trevor Slattery is interviewed in prison by a documentary filmmaker to tell his side of the story and to determine the exact nature of The Ten Rings.
Writer/director Drew Pearce says "Aldrich (Killian from 'Iron Man 3') essentially took a thing that was real, historically real and culturally real, and co-opted it for his own means — essentially co-opting an ancient terrorist concept". This short film shows that the Ten Rings is still active and that the Mandarin is indeed a real, and as yet unseen, figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We learn that Justin Hammer (from 'Iron Man 2') is also being held in the same prison.
The film maker is called Jackson Norris which could be a reference to a character called Nighthawk, an antagonist to The Defenders.
The prison where this takes place is Seagate Prison which also plays a role in Luke Cage's origin story.
An inmate at Seagate is called Fletcher Heggs. In the comics Heggs the Knight, is a member of a group of personal assassins called the Chessmen.
Two of the names on the prison cells seem to reference Guido Carboni and Luis Allegre who are both members of the infamous Maggia crime syndicate. The Maggia appears in Agent Carter Season 2 and is referenced in Daredevil Season 3. - CreatorMaurissa TancharoenJed WhedonJoss WhedonStarsClark GreggMing-Na WenBrett DaltonThe missions of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division.Season 1 begins approximately one year after the battle of New York as seen in 'The Avengers'.
The first season sees S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson putting together a small team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to handle strange new cases despite dying in 'The Avengers' and being confirmed dead in 'Item 47'. They investigate Project Centipede and their leader, "The Clairvoyant", eventually uncovering that Project Centipede is backed by the organization Hydra, which has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.
Episodes 1-7 are set after 'Iron Man 3' and before 'Thor: The Dark World'.
Episodes 8-16 are set after 'Thor: The Dark World' and before 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'.
Episode 17 takes places during 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', with the remaining episodes of Season 1 set afterwards.
The series' first major tie-in episode with the wider MCU was "The Well", which begins immediately after Thor: The Dark World. The episodes "End of the Beginning" and "Turn, Turn, Turn" revolve around the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which led to a retooling of the series.
The episode "T.A.H.I.T.I." introduces the Kree alien race to the MCU, members of which play a significant role in Guardians of the Galaxy. This begins a storyline that recurs throughout the series, and introduces Inhumans to the MCU. The third season introduces the concept of the Secret Warriors, with new Inhuman characters inspired by the comic of the same name, while also retconning the history of Hydra in the MCU, tying it into the Inhumans storyline.
Antoine Triplett is a S.H.I.E.L.D agent and great-grandchild of Gabe Jones of The Howling Commandos.
Agent Coulson's flying car, 'Lola', was likely developed from Howard Stark semi-functional prototype seen at the Stark Expo in 'Captain America'.
The Agents are fitted with inter-group communications devices in their teeth meaning they can talk to each other without visible ear implants etc. This also explains how the Avengers did this during the Battle of New York.
We see that 'Item 47' is not the only piece of alien tech left over from the climax of the Avengers as Agent Ward retrieves a Chitauri item in Paris, and some firefighters kept a Chitauri helmet as a souvenir.
A few bases are mentioned including The Hub, The Cocoon, the headquarters 'Triskelion' (as destroyed in the Captain America sequel), and the containment facilities The Fridge and The Sandbox.
Johnny Horton/The Griffin and Man-Thing are both mentioned in dialogue.
The ‘WHiH World News’ television network appears.
In Season 1 Agent Maria Hill, Nick Fury, Agent Blake and Agent Sitwell appear in various episodes, with Blake being badly injured by Deathlok. Blake reappears in Season 3 as a renegade who has aligned himself with Hydra.
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Season 2 begins several months after the end of Season 1. Episodes 1-19 take place before Age of Ultron with episode 19 directly leading up to it and episode 20 set soon afterwards.
Flashback sequences in "Shadows" and "The Things We Bury" featuring Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter served as marketing and set-up for the Agent Carter television series. The events of "The Frenemy of My Enemy" and "The Dirty Half Dozen" lead up to the opening sequence of Avengers: Age of Ultron, while "Scars" deals with the aftermath of that film.
The team are operating out of The Playground, attempting to keep resources out of Hydra's hands. It turns out another splinter group of S.H.I.E.L.D survived the collapse and have an aircraft carrier as their base. They pool resources with Coulson after his 'Theta Protocol' provides a secret Helicarrier to assist the Avengers in defeating Ultron.
A flashback to 1945 shows Agent Carter and the Howling Commandos taking over the last known Hydra base and capturing an alien obelisk thousands of years old, also known as The Diviner. It was found by the Red Skull and passed to Nazi scientist Werner Reinhardt for testing. In 1945 the S.S.R. and Agent Carter imprison Reinhardt for life but in 1989 he is released from prison by Alexander Pierce.
It is revealed that Skye's birth name was Daisy Johnson and her father is called Cal Johnson. In the comics these characters are known as Quake and Mister Hyde.
We learn that the Inhumans were humans that were genetically modified by the Kree in order to become superpowered soldiers. The Kree abandoned the idea but the ability remains in certain people's DNA, awaiting to be awakened by the Terrigen mists contained within the crystals stored within the various Diviners. However the mists kill normal humans.
Carl "Crusher" Creel aka Absorbing Man, appears as a villain who can absorb the properties of anything he touches. After working for Hydra he is captured by S.H.I.E.L.D and delivered to Talbot for safekeeping, who later employs him as a bodyguard.
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Season 3 takes place after Ant-Man, and many months after the end of Season 2.
The third season follows similar themes to the film Captain America: Civil War, focusing on powered people and the different responses to them, leading up to the episode "Emancipation", which takes place after the film and shows how its events affect the series' powered characters.
In Episode 1 we learn that many more Inhumans are being created by the Terrigen crystals entering the ecosystem, mainly due to people consuming infected Fish Oil capsules.
A version of the Secret Warriors is created.
President Ellis (last seen in 'Iron Man 3') announces that the Advanced Threat Containment Unit or ATCU has been set up to capture Inhumans, using lethal force if necessary. However a mysterious Inhuman called Lash has been killing them before either group can capture them. Events from 'Avengers', 'Thor 2', 'Winter Soldier' 'Age of Ultron' and 'Ant-Man' are referenced. Culver University (from 'The Incredible Hulk') is visited.
Werner, the son of Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, appears.
It is revealed that Gideon Malick (part of the World Security Council) is in fact part of Hydra.
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In Season 4 S.H.I.E.L.D is once again under government control and it's existence is revealed to the public. Consequently there is a new Director and the team has been split up. Coulson and Mack are Field Agents, May heads a STRIKE team, Fitz still works in the lab, and Simmons is liaison to the new Director - Jeffrey Mace.
Jeffrey Mace is presented by the government as an Inhuman with the codename Patriot. However, secretly his super strength is from a serum that has been derived from the formula previously developed by Calvin Zabo, Daisy’s father aka Mister Hyde.
Due to the Sokovia Accords S.H.I.E.L.D is tasked with tracking down more enhanced people including former Agent Daisy Johnson aka Quake, and Robbie Reyes aka Ghost Rider. Meanwhile Fitz and Dr. Holden Radcliffe are secretly working on Life Model Decoys.
The Aida LMD incorporates some of the same eye technology as previously used by Deathlok.
A flashback shows a different Ghost Rider (presumably Johnny Blaze) passing the curse to Robbie.
We learn that Isodyne Energy (from Agent Carter Season 2) was later bought by Roxxon and changed into the Momentum company.
The same Judas Bullets used in 'Luke Cage' are also used in an assignation attempt on Director Mace.
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In Season 5 the team are transported 74 years into the future to 2091. By this time the Earth has been destroyed and the Kree rule over the remaining humans. It is suggested that Quake was responsible for the Earth's destruction.
Back in 2017 Fitz is held by the military for 6 months before he escapes with help from former agent Lance Hunter, an alien called Enoch who has been on Earth for 30,000 years, and Robin, the Inhuman child Seer who can predict the future.
A newspaper in 2017 suggests S.H.I.E.L.D has been defunded and dissolved.
When the team return to 2018 they operate out of the secret Lighthouse base, and are hunted by General Hale, who recruits Carl "Crusher" Creel aka The Absorbing Man to assist her. It is revealed that Carl Creel was experimented on by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, and his son Werner von Strucker also features again.
In the future Fitz adopts the persona of a Marauder, a group that was previously seen in 'Thor: The Dark World'.
The Kree eat a special snail that is a delicacy from Xander, the planet last seen in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.
A flashback to 1990 shows Jasper Sitwell as part of a Hydra training program. Red Skull and the Tesseract are also mentioned.
The Confederacy is comprised of six alien races including Astrans, Kallusians, Remorath, Kree and Rajaks. The Rajak are referenced in dialogue in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.
Episode 11 references Thor's visit to New York in 'Thor: Ragnarok'.
Episodes 19 and 20 take place around the same time as 'Avengers: Infinity War'. Thanos is mentioned in dialogue.
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Season 6 takes place a year after the events of the Season 5 finale, which places it in-between Infinity War and Endgame.
Coulson is confirmed to have died between the events of the fifth and sixth seasons.
Culver University and the planet of Xander are mentioned.
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Season 7 is the final season. It starts with the team having time-travelled to New York City in 1931 before travel to various times within SHIELD's history, creating a new timeline in the process.
Coulson has been recreated as an LMD.
Episodes 1 and 2 takes place in 1931 New York City. We learn that Franklin D. Roosevelt was a key figure in founding the SSR. We meet Wilfred Malick, the future father of Hydra head Gideon Malick. We meet the human ancesteor of Agent Koenig. Erskine’s super serum and its eventual use by the Red Skull is referenced.
Episode 3 takes place in 1955 at Area 51. We learn that Area 51 is just one of many such areas, and all are SHIELD bases. Daniel Sousa (from 'Agent Carter') features and Peggy Carter is referenced.
Episode 4 takes place in 1955 in L.A. The historical death Daniel Sousa is featured. Howard Stark is referenced
Episode 5 takes place in 1973 and 1976. Episode 6 takes place in 1976. In this changed timeline Wilfred Malick does not die in 1970 and his sons Nathaniel Malick and the young Gideon Malick are featured. Agent Rick Stoner (previosuly seen as a modern day hologram) features. Project Insight (as seen in 'Captain America: TheWinter Soldier') has been moved foward to 1976. The target lists includes Bruce Banner, Peggy Carter, Nick Fury, Victoria Hand, Jim Morita, and Roberto Gonzalez.
The remainder of the series takes place in 1982 & 1983. Events take place in the Inhuman commune 'Afterlife' featuring Daisy's mother Jiaying and sister Kora (who died in the original timline), as well as the Lighthouse and in space.
The team eventually travel back to (presumably) the original MCU timeline in 2019, before we see how the team has moved on with their seperate lives one year later in 2020. - DirectorAlan TaylorStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanTom HiddlestonWhen the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.This is set one year after 'The Avengers', and so two years after the first Thor film.
The official MCU tie-in comic 'Thor The Dark World Prelude' shows that since the destruction of the Bifrost in 'Thor' the Asguardians have been unable to protect the Nine Realms leading to chaos in some areas - such as Vanaheim being attacked by marauders. The Tesseract is used to repair the Bifrost.
Malekith the Accursed, the ruler of a primeval race called the Dark Elves, returns after being beaten by Odin's father thousands of years ago. He intends to plunge the universe into darkness using the Aether, a mysterious poweful force of dark energy.
We learn that Jane, Darcy and Eric Selvig have relocated to England to further thier studies, seemingly without S.H.I.E.L.D involvement (although they do still use S.H.I.E.L.D equipment).
On Selvig's blackboard are a few phrases that could relate to future events (based on the comics); the Fault is a tear in the fabric of the universe, linked to the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Crossroads is an intersection for routes to different worlds linked to Dr Strange, and the Nexus of All Reality is a location in the Florida Everglades where dimensions intersect, which is guarded by the hero Man-Thing.
In the mid-credits scene we see the Aether delivered to The Collector (who appears in 'Guardians of the Galaxy') by Volstagg and Sif for safe keeping. It is revealed to be an Infinity Stone (the Power Stone), and so is the Tesseract from the Phase One films (the Space Stone). The Infinity Stones are six immensely powerful items. Whoever holds all six gems in the Infinity Gauntlet gains omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and God-like power, and has absolute dominion over all realities.
The Collector plans to collect all six Infinity Stones suggesting that the Infinity Gauntlet (as seen in 'Thor') will appear in a later film - most likely being used by Thanos in 'The Avengers 3'. - DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsChris EvansSamuel L. JacksonScarlett JohanssonAs Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.This is set two years after the events of 'The Avengers' and Steve Rogers is now living in Washington and working for S.H.I.E.L.D. We hear that all the Howling Commandos survived WW2 and that Peggy Carter is still alive, although ill and with an impaired memory. Agent 13 aka S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Sharon Carter, a relative of Peggy Carter, is seen to be working for the CIA by the end of the film.
We learn that Hydra (the renegade Nazi science unit from 'The First Avenger') was not in fact destroyed by the S.S.R but instead infiltrated all levels of S.H.I.E.L.D. This includes general staff such as Agent Sitwell (from 'The Consultant', 'The Avengers', 'Item 47', 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D') all the way up to high ranking officials such as Alexander Peirce, and even Senator Stern (last seen in 'Iron Man 2').
Arnim Zola (the Red Skull's chief scientist) defected to S.H.I.E.L.D but then continued to work for Hydra, eventually transferring his conscience to a computer and developing an algorithm that can identify and destroy potential threats - examples given are Bruce Banner (aka The Hulk), and Stephen Strange (aka Dr Strange). It is also revealed that Hydra killed Howard Stark and his wife.
Captain America seemingly defeats Hydra but in the process S.H.I.E.L.D is destroyed and all (except perhaps one?) of the World Security Council is killed. This suggest The Avengers will be operating by themselves in the sequel. Avengers Tower (last seen in 'The Avengers' as Stark Tower) is briefly seen, suggesting it will soon be the HQ for the team.
The Project Insight targeting system highlights Maria Hill, President Ellis (from 'Iron Man 3'), Tony Stark, someone at Avengers Tower, as well as Lt. Marcus Bledsoe and Michael Lindon.
Although Hydra is thought to be destroyed it is revealed in a mid-credit scene that it is still active, and led by Baron Wolgang Von Strucker. Hydra has possession of Loki's Staff (from 'The Avengers') which looks to be powered by another Infinity Stone (the Mind Stone in this case). Through his experiments he has also created Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. All three characters will appear in 'Age of Ultron'.
Brock Rumlow survives the destruction of the S.H.I.E.L.D headquarters 'Triskelion' and will reappear as the villain Crossbones.
Rogers has a new partner in Sam Wilson aka The Falcon who uses secret military flying equipment. The Falcon's flight gear sports a Stark Industries logo. We learn that Bucky Barnes was experimented on by Zola when he was captured, allowing him to survive his fall in 'The First Avenger'. He was then brainwashed and further enhanced and used as an assassin by Hydra over the last fifty years. By the end of the film he seems to have realised who he once was and gone on the run. Captain America and Falcon decide to track him down...
With S.H.I.E.L.D no more and Black Widow's past, secrets and cover stories all exposed she goes to ground at the end of the film. Nick Fury is believed to be dead and flees to Europe, while Maria Hill takes a job working at Stark Industries. Hawkeye is not featured or referenced so it is unclear where his loyalties lie...
Episode 17 of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D' occurs around the same time as events in 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. As Hydra is revealed and attempts a coup of S.H.I.E.L.D, Coulson's team is on site at The Hub. Eventually Coulson takes control of The Hub but as well as the Triskelion being destroyed other S.H.I.E.L.D bases around the world have fallen to Hydra, including a secure containment facility called 'The Fridge'. With Nick Fury presumed dead in the aftermath, the remaining S.H.I.E.L.D agents are forced to go on the run... - DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattVin DieselBradley CooperA group of intergalactic criminals must pull together to stop a fanatical warrior with plans to purge the universe.The official tie-in comic "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Prelude" shows that Thanos has been searching for an Orb (one of the Infinity Stones) for many years. As children Gamora and Nebula were 'adopted' by Thanos and trained by his ally Ronan to become Galaxy-Class Killers, and assist his search. During this process Nebula underwent cybernetic augmentations. Many years later, Thanos gains a lead on the location of the Orb and sends a now adult Nebula and Gamora to seek it out, accompanying a Kree platoon led by Korath. Later still, we learn that Gamora is now seeking the Orb but plans to give it to the Collector instead of Ronan/Thanos, as if he obtains it it could "doom the universe"...
We also meet Intergalactic criminals Rocket Raccoon and Groot who visit The Hub for a job. We learn that Rocket is from Halfworld and Groot from Planet X. As a plant-based lifeform, Groot can extend and regrow his limbs.
We learn there are at least eight galactic empires, and the following alien lifeforms are referenced; Skrull, Stygian, Scallusc, Sakaaran; as well as the following Planets; Dervani, Praxius IX, Morag, Conjunction; and the following Organisations; G'rek Raiders, Nova Corps.
Peter Quill/Star-Lord is an interstellar adventurer who was abducted from Earth at a young age in 1988. It is revealed that Quill's father was an alien but one described as an ancient being, and unlike any known species. This is explained in the sequel.
We see what appears to be a Kymellian skeleton. This could hint at a future appearance of Beta Ray Bill in an upcoming Thor film.
Nova Prime Irani Rael is in charge of Nova Corps operations throughout the galaxy. From her base of operations on Xandar, the principled and efficient Nova Prime leads her forces with confidence. She defines her mission above all to protect the citizens of Xandar and keep peace.
Rhomann Dey is a Corpsman in the Nova Corps, the planet Xandar’s military force. Dey is closely linked to Richard Rider aka Nova...
We assume the Reality Stone (Aether) remains with The Collector whereas the Power Stone (Quill's orb) is entrusted with the Nova Corps for safekeeping.
Thanos' servant known as The Other (last seen in 'The Avengers') is killed by Ronan.
Cosmos, the Russian dog, may feature in the sequel as in the comics he is a member of The Guardians (and telepathic).
The mining colony of Knowhere, where The Collector keeps his archives, is the skull of one of the long-dead, enormous beings called the Celestials. As partly explained by The Collector, they were a race of mysterious, armored, all-powerful cosmic beings who lived millions of years ago. When The Collector is educating the Guardians on the history of the Infinity Stones, we are treated to a scene of a Celestial, specifically Eson the Searcher, using a Stone to destroy a world. In the comics they have links to the Deviants, the Inhumans, and strong ties to the Kree and Skrull war...
The Collector's display cases contain a Chitauri soldier (from 'The Avengers') and a Dark Elf (from 'Thor: The Dark World'). Howard the Duck is also revealed in the post-credit scene. - DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattZoe SaldanaDave BautistaThe Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego.This film takes place in 2014, two months after 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.
We will next see the Guardians of the Galaxy 4 years after the events of this film, in Avengers: Infinity War. The team will likely add Mantis and Kraglin to the roster.
We learn that Peter Quill’s father is Ego, a Celestial.
In a post-credit scene we see that Ayesha of the Sovereign is creating Him aka Adam Warlock in a cocoon. Him has been confirmed for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. In the comics he is strongly linked to the Soul Infinity Stone and Thanos. He therefore may also feature in Avengers: Infinity War.
Stakar Ogord, aka Starhawk, reunites with the other Ravager leaders, including his sister Aleta Ogord, Jupiter-born soldier Charlie-27, silicon-based crystal man Martinex, the disembodied AI head Mainframe and the red, magic-wielding, snake-like alien Krugarr. This was the original lineup of the Guardians in the comics and they will likely feature in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
We see Peter's grandfather escaping in his car suggesting that Peter still has family on Earth should he care to look them up. This may be a plot point in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3.
Stan Lee is shown to be The Watcher's Informant, suggesting his cameos in the other MCU films are all the same person.
Director James Gunn has said; "...we’re going to meet a couple of new characters who will be very important to Guardians movies and probably important to the Marvel Universe as a whole...”
Kevin Feige says; "I think if Guardians works the way we certainly hope it works, that would probably be the franchise to meet a lot of...other cosmic folk. If we spin those out into individual movies, that’s a question for down the line. But I think we would see those kinds of characters in a future Guardians movie..." - CreatorDrew GoddardStarsCharlie CoxVincent D'OnofrioDeborah Ann WollA blind lawyer by day, vigilante by night. Matt Murdock fights the crime of New York as Daredevil.As a child Matt Murdock is blinded by a radioactive substance that falls from an oncoming vehicle. While he can no longer see, the radioactive exposure heightens his remaining senses beyond normal human ability, and he receives Martial Arts training from Stick. He is a Lawyer by day and superhero by night...
It's mentioned that Matt grew up at St. Agnes' Orphanage. Skye from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D also stated that she grew up at St. Agnes' orphanage.
This series takes place in 2014, two years after The Battle of New York. This event and the finale of 'The Incredible Hulk' are referenced via newspaper cuttings in Ben Urich's office. Another framed article in the Daily Bulletin office reads "Cybertek Settles" referring to Cybertek and the controversy surrounding it from Season 1 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The property developing/building work that is a central theme to the show is a result of damage caused by The Battle of New York.
During a flashback a young boxer named Carl "Crusher" Creel is defeated off screen by Battlin' Jack Murdock (Matt's father). Creel reappears in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D having gained powers to become The Absorbing Man who can turn his body into whatever substance he touches.
In episode 6 the sniper on the rooftop that is working for Fisk has an ace of spades on his gun bag. This is a nod to the super villain known as "Bullseye", though it is not yet established if it is actually him.
In episode 9, Nobu wears the traditional red ninja garb of The Hand, an ancient ninja clan and criminal organization. The war that Stick mentions in episode 7 is the conflict between his band of ninjas, The Chaste, and The Hand. It is hinted that The Hand will return wanting revenge. One prominent member of The Hand is Elektra is has been confirmed to appear in season two.
A criminal mentions spending time at 'Rykers', likely a reference to Ryker's Island - a fictional prison in the comics, and perhaps the location that Fisk is being held at by the end of season one.
The evil corporation Roxxon (from the Iron Man films) is also mentioned in a flashback, and in Season 2.
The ‘WHiH World News’ television network appears.
The packages of heroin sold by Madam Gao are stamped with the wingless dragon tattoo symbol of the Iron Fist villain ‘Steel Serpent’...
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Season 2 takes place between summer 2015 and December 2015.
Elektra and Punisher both feature heavily.
Clare Temple appears, and references her involvement with Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. Jessica Jones is also mentioned by name.
DA Samantha Reyes (who tried to pin Kilgrave’s crimes on Jessica in the last episode of Jessica Jones) appears again.
Marci Stahl, an employee of the law firm Hogarth, Chao and Benowitz (as seen in Jessica Jones) recommends Foggy Nelson to Jeri Hogarth (from Jessica Jones) who recruits him to work at her company, specifically for vigilante cases.
The Dogs of Hell biker gang from Season 1, Episode 15 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D appear.
Before he disappears, Punisher retrieves a hidden disc with the word “Micro” written on it. This is a tease for David "Microchip" Lieberman. He’s Punisher’s supplier of weapons and tech, and the closest thing the Punisher has to a sidekick. He was previously mentioned on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D when Skye refers to a hacker contact of hers.
It is hinted that Melvin Potter will adopt his 'Gladiator' alias.
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Season 3 takes place months after the events at the end of The Defenders but before the summer. Snow is seen on the streets. Since Karen appears in Punisher S1 and Foggy appears in Jessica Jones S2 & Luke Cage S2, and Matt is still presumed dead in Iron Fist S2, this places it in late 2017 or early 2018 - after Iron Fist 2.
Karen Page and Foggy return.
Wilson Fisk and Bullseye are the villains.
Big Ben Donovan (from Daredevil and Luke Cage), Mitchell Ellison (from Daredevil and The Punisher), Blake Tower (from Daredevil and Luke Cage), Father Lantom (from Daredevil and Defenders), Brett Magoney (from Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Punisher), and Rosalie Carbone (introduced in Luke Cage Season 2) all feature.
Jessica Jones is mentioned.
Carl 'Crusher' Creel is referenced.
The Metro General hospital and New York Bulletin newspaper feature again. Cybertek and Stark Tower are referenced in newspaper covers.
The television news channels WHiH and WJBP-TV, also seen in Luke Cage and Iron Fist, feature.
The Maggia crime syndicate are referenced. They appear in Agent Carter Season 2 and are also referenced in the All Hail the King One-Shot. - CreatorMelissa RosenbergStarsKrysten RitterRachael TaylorEka DarvilleFollowing the tragic end of her brief superhero career, Jessica Jones tries to rebuild her life as a private investigator, dealing with cases involving people with remarkable abilities in New York City.Season 1 takes place in January 2015, with flashbacks to a year earlier and also Jessica's early life.
After a failed attempt to become a superheroine Jessica Jones becomes the owner and sole employee of Alias Private Investigations. She battles Kilgrave aka Purple Man, with help from as Trish Walker (known in the comics as Hellcat) and Will Simpson (known in the comics as Nuke).
Luke Cage appears in several episodes of Jessica Jones prior to his own solo series, (In the comics Luke Cage and Jessica Jones fall in love, have a child and get married).
Claire Temple and Sergeant Mahoney feature, along with references to Metro-General Hospital and The New York Bulletin. These all tie back to 'Daredevil'.
There are also references to the Battle of New York, Hulk and Captain America. Jessica also mentions Angela del Toro as another private investigator, who in the comics is the hero White Tiger and has connections to Iron Fist.
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Season 2 takes place after Defenders. It takes place in the summer so must also be after Punisher. This would place it around Summer 2017.
Foggy Nelson and Turk Barrett have cameos. The Rand Corporation is mentioned.
The events of Defenders are referenced.
The Raft prison, as is seen in Captain America: Civil War, is mentioned.
It is suggested that Trish may developing into Hellcat.
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Season 3 takes place a year after the end of Season 2, placing it around Summer 2018.
Trish has been developing her powers and has become a vigilante (known in the comics as Hellcat).
The season introduces Erik Gelden and Gregory Salinger (known in the comics as Mind-Wave and Foolkiller, respectively).
Jeri Hogarth returns.
Rand Enterprises is mentioned. We learn that Danny Rand is still absent 'on an extended sabbatical', following the events of Iron Fist Season 2.
Luke Cage features. He mentions his "new line of work" running Harlem's Paradise.
Thembi Wallace, an on-camera reporter for WJBPTV News, also seen in Luke Cage and Iron Fist, appears. ZCN News (as seen on Daredevil) also features.
New York Bulletin and Metro-General Hospital feature.
The prison Ryker's Island (from Daredevil, Luke Cage, and The Punisher) is mentioned.
Kilgrave is referenced.
Captain America is mentioned in dialogue.
There is a reference to Tucker Price. In Cloak & Dagger this is the name of the Chief Executive of Public Relations at the Roxxon Corporation.
Andrew Brandt and his sister Madeline Brandt are introduced. They share a surname with Ellen Brandt from Iron Man 3, who has connections to Man-Thing. - DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloWhen Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.Takes place in 2015.
Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye all feature, along with Nick Fury, Maria Hill, War Machine and Falcon. The film introduces Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Vision.
HYDRA chief Baron von Strucker appears after a cameo in 'The Winter Soldier' and being referenced in Season 2 of 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D'. His assistant Dr List features in several episodes and also features here. They are killed by Iron Man and Ultron respectively. We see Von Strucker's forces are enhanced with Chitauri armour harvested from the Battle of New York, and using equipment from the short film 'Item 47'. As Tony examines Strucker’s labs, we also see a Chitauri ship from 'The Avengers'.
As suggested in the post-credit scene of 'The Winter Soldier' and confirmed in the 'This Sceptre'd Isle' prelude comic, Baron von Strucker obtained Loki's scepter (first seen in 'The Avengers') from S.H.I.E.L.D for Hydra's use. It was used to power weapons and experiment on human volunteers. Strucker reveals that his experiments were unable to grant anyone superhuman abilities but could only unlock power that already existed in a person. (This suggests that the Maximoff twins may be Inhumans, tying into Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Loki's scepter is confirmed to contain the Mind Infinity Stone. By the end of the film it is a part of the android Vision as a power source/weapon.
Ulysses Klaue, literally branded as a thief by the nation of Wakanda, gains millions of dollars but loses a hand in his dealings with Ultron. This is a set up to him replacing his hand with a powerful sonic weapon of his own design (as in the comics) and returning as a villain in future Black Panther films. It is also revealed that Klaue was an old acquaintance of Tony Stark before the events of 'Iron Man'.
Falcon refers to the ongoing hunt for Bucky, which continues in Civil War. Maria Hill mentions that there is discussion of charges bring brought against Banner, a subtle lead in to the themes of Civil War.
Thor's visions in the strange pool (likely a reference to the Infinity Wells of the comics) foreshadows the events of his next solo film Ragnarok, and could in fact be a glimpse of the future. We also learn that Jane Foster has become the world’s foremost astronomer since the events of “the convergence” in Thor 2.
It is suggested that Captain America may have been worthy to lift Thor's hammer but decided not to reveal the fact.
The final scene shows that War Machine, Falcon, Scarlet Witch and Vision are joining a new version of the Avengers, to be trained by Captain America and Black Widow in the new Avengers Academy. Selvig is also shown to be on the staff.
There is a hint that Vision and Scarlet Witch may have a relationship, and that Scarlet Witch is learning to use her abilities to fly by the end of the film.
In the comics Helen Cho is the mother of Amadeus Cho aka Mastermind Excello, a teenager gifted with a super-genius mind.
Jocasta was labelled on a back-up A.I. program created by Tony Stark. In the comics she is a Mechanoid character, similar to Vision.
The mid-credits scene shows Thanos putting on the Infinity Gauntlet with plans to obtain the Infinity Stones himself. The Gauntlet has only previously been seen in Asguard's treasure room (in 'Thor') but this is a different location and this glove fits the opposite hand. This suggests there are two Gauntlets, and perhaps one was used by another villain before Thanos... - StarsLeslie BibbAl MadrigalPaul RuddA series of news bulletins on events within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as presented by reporter Christine Everhart.A collection of shorts in the style of news programs from the 'WHiH World News’ television network.
These feature presenter Christine Everhart who was also in Iron Man 1 & 2.
Series 1 Episodes 1-4 take place between Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man. The episodes link to both films and Scott Lang features in Episode 4.
Series 2 Episodes 1 - 5 lead into Captain America: Civil War. In Episode 4 President Ellis discusses his nomination ofThaddeus Ross for Secretary of State. Episode 5 is a live report from Lagos, and so takes place during Captain America: Civil War. - DirectorPeyton ReedStarsPaul RuddMichael DouglasCorey StollArmed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, pull off a plan that will save the world.Takes place in 2015.
The official tie-in comic 'Ant-Man Prelude' shows Hank Pym working for S.H.I.E.L.D as a Research & Development Consultant sometime during the Cold War, in the 1980's. During his work he has discovered the "Pym Particles" that allow the user of his specially developed suit to shrink and grow in size. He agrees to help Howard Stark and Peggy Carter by using the suit to steal some WWII Hydra tech that a renegade group are trying to reverse engineer. Following this first mission he agrees to undertake further missions for S.H.I.E.L.D.
The film shows that his wife Janet Van Dyne eventually joined him on missions in a similar suit, and was known as the Wasp. In 1987 she sacrificed herself for the success of a mission. In 1989, in the recently built Triskelion, Pym tells Peggy Carter, Howard Stark and Mitchell Carson (later revealed to be Hydra) that he quits and will not share his technology.
The official tie-in comic 'Ant-Man - Scott Lang: Small Time' shows that Scott Lang is in San Quentin prison in the modern day. His crime was robbing from VistaCorp, a large company that he worked for that was committing illegal acts. It also mentions his wife Maggie and daughter Cassie. In the film Scott Lang is ultimately given the Ant-Man suit by Hank Pym.
Although Darren Cross and his Yellowjacket suit are destroyed, the representative from Hydra makes off with his version of the Pym Particles.
A man is seen with a Ten Rings logo tattooed on his neck, referencing the Iron Man films.
This takes place after Age of Ultron as the finale in Sokovia is referenced on a newspaper front page and mentioned in dialogue by Pym. The former Stark Industries building that Lang goes to rob is now the new Avengers Base from the final scenes of Age of Ultron.
Falcon attempts to protect the base and then later tracks Lang down and seemingly offers him a place on the Avengers.
Posters for "Pingo Doce," the Brazilian soda company Bruce Banner worked for in 'The Incredible Hulk', can be seen in the San Francisco scenes.
The reporter talking to Falcon near the end says says “We’ve got one that jumps. We’ve got one that swings. We’ve got one that crawls up the walls.” Presumably all three comments refer to Spider-Man.
In the mid-credit scene Hank Pym shows his daughter, Hope Van Dyne, a prototype Wasp suit he was working on with Janet and they decide to complete it.
The post-credit scene takes place within Civil War. It shows that Captain America and Falcon have captured the Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes. It is implied that a week ago they could've asked Tony Stark for help but now 'the accords won't let him'. This refers to the government legislation regarding superheroes. They instead phone Ant-Man.
Director Peyton Reed has confirmed that there was an outline of someone or something when Lang is in the quantum realm. This is likely to be Janet but could perhaps be Eternity; the comic character that represents all time in the universe...
This is the final film in Phase Two. Kevin Feige adds "The truth is, there is so much in Ant-Man; introducing a new hero; introducing a very important part of technology in the Marvel universe; the Pym particles, Ant-Man getting on the Avengers’ radar in this film and even – this is the weirdest part, you shouldn’t really talk about it because it won’t be apparent for years – but the whole notion of the quantum realm and the whole notion of going to places that are so out there, they are almost mind-bendingly hard to fathom. It all plays into Phase Three". - CreatorCheo Hodari CokerStarsMike ColterSimone MissickTheo RossiWhen a sabotaged experiment gives him super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage becomes a fugitive attempting to rebuild his life in Harlem and must confront his past and fight a battle for the heart of his city.Season 1 takes place in November and December of 2015, placing it after Daredevil S1 and Jessica Jones S1. This series overlaps with the end of Daredevil S2.
Luke Cage appears in several episodes of 'Jessica Jones' prior to this solo series. Jessica is referenced and an excerpt from Trish Walker's radio show is heard.
Cage and Shades were inmates at Seagate Prison which has already featured in the ‘All Hail The King’ One-Shot.
It is mentioned Shades was previously at Ryker's Prison. This is where Kingpin and Punisher are held in Season 2 of Daredevil.
Turk Barrett from 'Daredevil' appears and mentions Hells Kitchen. Wilson Fisk is mentioned a few times by name.
Frank Castle (aka The Punisher) is mentioned by name.
Claire Temple (and her mother) assist Luke. Claire picks up a flyer for a self defence class taught by Colleen Wing, a character who will feature in Iron Fist.
Weapons from Hammer Industries are a major plot point. It is inferred that ammunition has been developed from Chitauri technology. These Judas Bullets later appear in Season 4 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Battle of New York and The Avengers are referenced.
WJBP-TV is a television news channel reporting on events in New York City. It features in Luke Cage and Iron Fist.
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Season 2 takes place in August/September 2017 (after Defenders S1, Punisher S1 and Jessica Jones S2). Episode 11 takes place on 4th September 2017.
Judas Bullets and weapons from Hammer Industries again feature.
Returning villains Mariah Dillard and Shades are challenged by new villain John McIver aka 'Bushmaster'.
Misty Knight, Claire Temple, Comanche, and James Lucas return.
The other Defenders are referenced.
Foggy and Turk Barrett make appearances. Karen Page is mentioned in dialogue. 'Big Ben' Donovan returns.
Rand Industries create Misty's replacement arm.
Iron Fist and Colleen Wing feature, perhaps setting up Heroes for Hire and Daughters of the Dragon respectively.
WJBP-TV and New York Bulletin feature.
It is stated that Detective Brigid O'Reilly has recently moved to New Orleans, in reference to that character's role in the series Cloak & Dagger.
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Crime boss Rosalie Carbone will appear in Daredevil Season 3.
There are hints that Coleen and Misty may go up against Luke Cage at some point.