Marvel Studios' watchlist guides fans on what to watch ahead of Avengers: Doomsday

Marvel Studios has released an official watchlist of 15 films and series for fans to revisit before the December 18, 2026, release of Avengers: Doomsday. The curated list, which includes titles spanning from the Fox X-Men era to recent MCU entries, is generating speculation about potential character appearances and plot connections in the upcoming crossover event.

The list features foundational MCU films such as Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), The Avengers (2012), and the two-part Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame (2018-2019). It also includes the Disney+ series Loki (2021-2023), noted for its deep exploration of multiverse concepts. Recent films like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Captain America: Brave New World (2025), Thunderbolts (2025), and The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) are also included.

The inclusion of certain titles has sparked fan theories. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) is on the list despite no official confirmation of Spider-Man's involvement in Doomsday, leading to speculation about possible...