What to Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday — Essential Movies and TV Episodes
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Cited: TVLine, IMDb, N.C. State University Technician Online
TL;DR
To understand Avengers: Doomsday, rewatch Loki's season finales, WandaVision's finale, and the movies Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Why now
Doctor Doom's multiverse war is coming, and these episodes and films contain the setup for his motives, the return of familiar variants, and the current state of the multiverse.
Agree / conflict
Both TVLine and Technician Online agree on Loki's importance but conflict on the priority of WandaVision vs. Thunderbolts*; TVLine emphasizes TV episodes, while the Technician guide focuses more on films.
Takeaway
Focus on Loki S1E1, S1E6, S2E6, WandaVision E9, Thunderbolts*, and Fantastic Four: First Steps as the most critical viewing.
With Avengers: Doomsday arriving in less than three months, the MCU timeline is dense but navigable. TVLine’s guide highlights five TV episodes that explain multiverse mechanics and magic — particularly Loki’s evolution into the multiverse’s anchor. Technician Online’s companion list adds key films, especially Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: First Steps, which directly introduce the team and villain origin. Together, these picks cover the major plot threads: the TVA, Wanda’s legacy, and Doom’s backstory. Watching just these few selections will save you hours while ensuring you catch every reference in the new movie.
FAQ
Do I need to watch all of Loki or just specific episodes?
The guides recommend at least the first and last episodes of both seasons to grasp the multiverse rules and Loki’s role. The full series adds depth but is optional.
Is WandaVision required even if I saw Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?
Yes, because WandaVision’s finale directly sets up her powers and the origin of her sons, which are referenced in Agatha All Along and likely in Doomsday.
Why is X-Men (2000) included?
It introduces the original X-Men characters and their universe, which will appear in Doomsday as variants or allies. It’s a short watch that builds context for the Fox universe.
Can I skip Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
If you’re short on time, you can read a summary, but it introduces Ironheart and Namor, both confirmed for Doomsday, and explains T’Challa’s legacy.
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