The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its thrilling superhero stories and interconnected universe.

Since its inception in 2008 with Iron Man, the MCU has expanded to include over 20 films, multiple television shows, and a plethora of characters. In this blog, we will take a journey through the decades of the MCU, exploring its history and impact on popular culture.

Phase One (2008-2012) The MCU began with Phase One, which introduced audiences to the world of Marvel superheroes. Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr.

as Tony Stark, set the tone for the franchise with its witty humor and action-packed storyline. This was followed by The Incredible Hulk, Thor, and Captain America: The First Avenger, which all laid the foundation for the first Avengers film.

The Avengers (2012) marked the culmination of Phase One, bringing together Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye to form a team of superheroes. The film was a massive success, grossing over $1.

5 billion at the box office and solidifying the MCU's place in pop culture. Phase Two (2013-2015) Phase Two of the MCU focused on the aftermath of the Avengers' battle in New York City.

Iron Man 3 explored Tony Stark's struggle with PTSD, while Thor: The Dark World introduced new villains and expanded the cosmic universe. Captain America: The Winter Soldier became a political thriller, while Guardians of the Galaxy introduced a new team of misfit heroes.

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) brought the Avengers back together to battle a rogue AI program, setting the stage for Phase Three. Phase Three (2016-2019) Phase Three of the MCU marked the beginning of the end for the original Avengers.

Captain America: Civil War pitted the heroes against each other, while Doctor Strange introduced magic and mysticism to the MCU. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Thor: Ragnarok all brought new dimensions to the MCU, with comedic tones and colorful visuals. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) saw the long-awaited arrival of Thanos, the MCU's ultimate villain, and brought together almost every character from the franchise.

The film was a massive success, grossing over $2 billion worldwide and setting up the final chapter of the Avengers. Phase Four (2021-) Phase Four of the MCU began with the Disney+ series WandaVision, which explored the aftermath of the events in Avengers: Endgame.

The upcoming slate of films and series promises to introduce new characters and storylines, including the introduction of the multiverse in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the return of the original Spider-Man cast in Spider-Man: No Way Home..