Direct Predecessor Film
The movie that comes immediately before Avengers Infinity War in the Marvel Cinematic Universe release order is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Released in 2017, it continues the story of Peter Quill and the expanded Guardians team while setting up larger cosmic threats.
Full MCU Release Order Before Infinity War
In chronological release sequence, the films before Avengers Infinity War include Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. This order is confirmed by Marvel Studios release timelines.
Why Release Order Matters
Watching the MCU in release order helps viewers understand character introductions, post-credit scenes, and evolving team dynamics. Avengers Infinity War builds directly on plot points from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and other prior films, making the sequence important for a connected viewing experience.
