We finally have an official Marvel timeline – thanks to this new MCU book

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The Marvel timeline, for most, won’t matter too much. Movies and shows take place roughly in the order they were released, right? Look a little deeper, however, and there’s years of convoluted and confusing chronology to untangle. Case in point: Thor, The Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man 2, inexplicably, take place in the same week.

Now we can settle years of debates and headaches over what goes where and what comes before (or after) certain projects. That’s right, we now have an official answer to the correct MCU timeline – thanks to this new Marvel book.

For more, check out our complete guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order. Then join us as we look towards the MCU’s future with a rundown of Marvel Phase 5, Marvel Phase 6, and all the upcoming Marvel movies coming your way.

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