There are six primary Avengers movies in the core cinematic saga: The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (announced), and Avengers: Secret Wars (announced). This article treats the first four as released, confirmed features and the latter two as Marvel Studios’ officially announced future entries. In addition to the core saga, related projects—such as the animated short Once Upon a Time... (2025) and the documentary special The Making of the Avengers—extend the franchise but do not replace the main narrative arc covered here.
Released Avengers Features
The released Avengers features form the backbone of the question and are widely available for viewing. Each entry advances the team’s story, stakes, and cinematic scale, culminating in the concluding chapters of the saga.
Avengers (2012)
As the MCU’s first true ensemble event, this film assembles Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye to stop an alien invasion. It established the template for crossover storytelling in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
The team confronts Ultron, an AI turned existential threat, while exploring internal fractures. The movie expands the ensemble with new members and sets up future cosmic and timeline consequences.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Thanos’s quest for the Infinity Stones drives a galaxy-spanning conflict that concludes with a universe-altering snap. The narrative prioritizes scale, sacrifice, and long-term repercussions.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
A time-heist framework enables a response to the snap, delivering emotional payoffs, legacy closures, and a multiversal vista that reshapes continuity going forward.
Upcoming Avengers Projects
Marvel Studios has publicly announced two additional Avengers entries that extend the saga beyond the currently released films. Their status, timelines, and narrative roles remain subject to official updates.
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
Slated to explore variants, timelines, and a multiversal conqueror, this project is in active development with confirmed creative leadership and evolving casting details.
Avengers: Secret Wars
Positioned as a universe-spanning convergence event, Secret Wars is designed to recalibrate ongoing continuities and bring major story arcs to a new plateau.
Related Features and Specials
Supplementary content enriches the Avengers universe but does not displace the main saga. These include shorts, documentaries, and event specials tied to broader campaigns.
- Once Upon a Time... (2025) — Animated short exploring alternate timelines
- The Making of the Avengers — Documentary special covering production and impact
- Additional shorts and cross-promotional content linked to milestones
Clear Count and Definitions
To avoid confusion, the count below distinguishes between main saga films and related content. Released features are distinguished from announced or in-development projects.
| Type | Title | Year | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Film | The Avengers | 2012 | Released | Core ensemble origin |
| Main Film | Avengers: Age of Ultron | 2015 | Released | Continuity-building sequel |
| Main Film | Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 | Released | First chapter of finale |
| Main Film | Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | Released | Conclusion of released saga |
| Main Film | Avengers: The Kang Dynasty | TBD | Announced | In development |
| Main Film | Avengers: Secret Wars | TBD | Announced | In development |
| Short | Once Upon a Time... | 2025 | Released | Animated, non-saga short |
| Special | The Making of the Avengers | 2024 | Released | Documentary featurette |
Context and Continuity
Avengers films are milestone events within the broader MCU. They draw characters from multiple ongoing series and often serve as turning points for continuity, setting up future directions and stakes.
Defining an Avengers Film
An Avengers movie typically features a team roster assembled to confront threats too large for any single hero, supported by intersecting continuity, shared tone, and elevated production scope.
Relationship to the Broader MCU
While anchored by the core team, the franchise intersects with Spider-Man, Guardians, Doctor Strange, and X-Men continuities depending on licensing and narrative design. This influences how stories align across phases.
Why the Count Matters
Understanding the distinction between released features, planned sequels, and related shorts helps set accurate expectations for story progression and continuity, especially for newer fans navigating the larger MCU.
Summary
To date, four core Avengers movies are confirmed and released. Two additional main films are publicly announced but not yet released. Supplementary shorts and documentaries extend the world without altering the central count.
