Marvel Reorders MCU Timeline, Moving 'Captain America: The First Avenger' to Second Position

Marvel Studios has recently updated its cinematic timeline, officially repositioning "Captain America: The First Avenger" from the beginning to a subsequent spot in the MCU chronology. This change coincides with the launch of Phase Six, marked by the release of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" in 2025. Historically regarded as the franchise's chronological origin, the WWII-era film chronicles Steve Rogers' transformation into Captain America and his battle against Hydra during the war. However, with the new reordering, the Disney+ series "Eyes of Wakanda," which explores Wakandan history across various eras, now opens the MCU timeline, pushing "Captain America: The First Avenger" to second place. The series features events dating back as far as 1260 B.C. and provides deeper insights into Wakandan culture and history. According to Disney+, the restructured timeline begins with "Eyes of Wakanda," followed by the original Captain America film, then progresses through the established MCU movies in chronological order, including "Captain Marvel," "Iron Man," "The Incredible Hulk," and more, culminating in recent series and movies. This adjustment reflects Marvel's evolving approach t...