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Phase 5 · Multiverse Saga

The Marvels (2023)

Fast · Fun · Cosmic

Directed by
Nia DaCosta
Released
2023-11-10
Length
105 min
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The quick take

Three heroes with linked powers keep trading places whenever they use them, and have to work out why before it becomes a bigger problem. A fast, short, lighter-toned team-up.

Watch these first

Captain Marvel. The WandaVision and Ms. Marvel series on Disney+ add useful background.

  1. 1.Captain Marvel2019123 min
  2. 2.WandaVisionSeries · 20219 episodes · 35 min each
  3. 3.Ms. MarvelSeries · 20226 episodes · 40 min each

Prep time: about 11 h 18 min.

The bigger picture

Three heroes whose powers are tied together keep swapping places and have to work out why, while an angry leader threatens an entire planet. It is quick, light on its feet and the shortest film in the franchise.

Skip it or watch it?

Optional for the main thread. At under two hours it is an easy watch if you have seen Captain Marvel.

Where it sits

Release order

#44 of 59

Before: Secret Invasion

After: Echo

See the full release order list

Timeline order

#51 of 59

Before: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

After: Ironheart

See the full timeline order list

Official trailer

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Where to watch

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Captain Marvel

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Ms. Marvel

A teenager who loves superheroes discovers an unexpected power and tries to balance it with family, school and friends. Bright, funny and full of heart.

Series · Phase 4 · 2021

WandaVision

A grieving hero seems to be living inside a string of classic sitcoms, but something about the picture-perfect suburban life is off. A playful, mystery-box series that changes shape as it goes.

Cast

Credited lead cast of The Marvels, in billing order. Names link to IMDb, which we do not own and are not affiliated with.