Doctor Strange · Stephen Strange: their Marvel watch route
Stephen Strange connects the MCU's magic with several of its major character crossovers. This selection begins with his training and continues through his main appearances alongside the Avengers and Spider-Man before his second solo film. There is no need to treat every brief scene as a full chapter: this film route prioritizes the stories that build his journey.
Before Multiverse of Madness, we recommend WandaVision for Wanda's context. It is a companion series, not a show starring Strange. His appearance in Ragnarok can also be added outside this selection of his main film stories.
Selected major appearances, not an exhaustive list of cameos, credit scenes or animated variants.
Movies in release order
01 · 2016 · 115 minDoctor Strange
It introduces magic and other dimensions to the MCU. This is the first Doctor Strange film, released in 2016.
02 · 2018 · 149 minAvengers: Infinity War
It is best enjoyed after the earlier films. This is the first part of the major conclusion that continues in Endgame.
03 · 2019 · 181 minAvengers: Endgame
It is best watched after Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Captain Marvel. This page avoids revealing the outcome of the story.
04 · 2021 · 148 minSpider-Man: No Way Home
This is the sequel to Far From Home. Knowing other Spider-Man films can enrich some encounters, but this list follows the MCU's journey.
05 · 2022 · 126 minDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
It continues Strange's journey. WandaVision provides additional context for Wanda, although this guide focuses on films.
Reference source: Marvel · Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.