Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline

The definitive, filmmaker-endorsed guide to the lore, timelines, and characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Become a master of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is vast, incredibly varied, and richly complex. Different worlds, different timelines, countless characters. This is the guide to that universe. Created in close collaboration with Marvel Studios, it will frame the MCU's biggest events- what happened, when, where, and why.

Follow the entire story of the MCU from before the Big Bang to the Blip and beyond. Along the way, learn more about the evolution of the Iron Man armors, the hunt for the Infinity Stones, and the formation of The Multiverse. Want to know how many times aliens have invaded Earth, or the complete history of Cap's shield? Look no further!

A treasured keepsake for any movie buff, filled with exclusive infographics, illuminating timelines, and amazing movie stills, this book will have pride of place on any MCU fan's shelf.

2023 MARVEL

About the Author

Anthony Breznican is the senior Hollywood correspondent for Vanity Fair and has covered the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its inception. He has also worked for USA Today, Entertainment Weekly and The Associated Press. Amy Ratcliffe is the managing editor of Nerdist, author of Star Wars- Women of the Galaxy and The Jedi Mind, and contributor to From a Certain Point of View- The Empire Strikes Back. She is a host at Star Wars Celebration as well as a regular contributor to StarWars.com and Star Wars Insider. Rebecca Theodore-Vachon is the entertainment columnist at TheUrbanDaily.com and has contributed to NYTimes.com, InStyle, The Undefeated, RogerEbert.com, Entertainment Weekly, Fast Company and Vulture.com.