Disney Shares Required Viewing List Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday Release
Disney has issued a recommended 'homework' list of prior Marvel films and series that viewers should watch before Avengers: Doomsday arrives in cinemas.
Disney has published a suggested viewing list that fans are calling "required homework" ahead of the theatrical release of Avengers: Doomsday. The curated lineup points viewers toward earlier Marvel films and streaming series that connect to characters and plotlines expected to feature in the upcoming film.
What the list covers
The recommended titles draw from multiple phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including feature films and Disney+ streaming series. Disney framed the list as preparation rather than an official continuity requirement, but the phrasing on promotional materials has been widely described by fans as homework for the next Avengers crossover.
How fans are responding
- Viewers have begun organising watch parties and rewatch marathons covering the recommended titles.
- Online discussion has focused on which earlier films and series the list confirms as directly relevant to Avengers: Doomsday.
- Some fans have questioned whether newcomers can enjoy the film without completing the full suggested viewing order.
Broader Marvel context
The release comes as Marvel continues to expand its connected slate of films and streaming series. Disney's strategy of guiding audiences through earlier titles has become a familiar part of major franchise rollouts, encouraging viewers to catch up before a tentpole arrives in cinemas. For related coverage of the studio's recent moves, see how Disney partnered with TikTok on a multiyear short-video deal and how an Orlando airport disruption affected Disney World trips.