Disney has released a list of "essential" Marvel movies to watch before Avengers: Doomsday, and fans are debating the most confusing omissions
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Key Points:
- Disney Plus has released a list of essential Marvel movies and shows to watch before the release of Avengers: Doomsday, which includes titles like X-Men, The Avengers series, Loki, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
- Notably, Captain Marvel and The Marvels are omitted from the list, despite The Marvels leading directly into Avengers: Doomsday and Captain Marvel expected to make a surprise appearance based on costume clues revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
- The list also excludes X-Men: Days of Future Past and Logan, which belong to the Fox-owned Marvel universe separate from the MCU, explaining their omission from Disney Plus's recommended viewing.
- Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and all the movies on the list, including those omitted, are currently available for streaming on Disney Plus.
