Disney+ has added a green glow to certain titles in its new “Countdown to Doomsday” playlist. Before Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, here’s what each pick sets up. Since you asked me to elaborate on each one, this runs longer than the earlier 500-word post.
Table of Contents
Doomsday Cheat Sheet
| Rank | Title | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | X-Men | Meet the original team |
| 14 | X2: X-Men United | Magneto and Nightcrawler backstory |
| 13 | Captain America: Brave New World | Sam Wilson as Cap |
| 12 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Wakanda and Talokan truce |
| 11 | Captain America: The First Avenger | Steve and Peggy’s love story |
| 10 | Shang-Chi | The unresolved Ten Rings beacon |
| 9 | The Avengers | Tony Stark’s legacy |
| 8 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Multiverse damage |
| 7 | Avengers: Infinity War | Thanos and the Snap |
| 6 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Fox universe crossover |
| 5 | Thunderbolts | The New Avengers |
| 4 | Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness | Incursions explained |
| 3 | The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Doom’s interest in Franklin |
| 2 | Loki | The TVA and the multiverse |
| 1 | Avengers: Endgame | The core setup |
Avengers Breakdown
15. X-Men (2000): It introduces Professor X, Magneto, Cyclops and Mystique, all returning in Doomsday. It’s a good primer, but its plot barely matters.
14. X2: This one explores Magneto’s uneasy bond with the X-Men, so seeing him fight beside them hits harder. It’s also Nightcrawler’s first screen appearance, and Alan Cumming is back for Doomsday.
13. Brave New World: Steve Rogers handed over the shield in Endgame, and this is where Sam Wilson fully becomes Captain America. Joaquin Torres also takes over as Falcon.
12. Wakanda Forever: It explains why the Wakandans and Talokans, led by Namor, now get along. It also sets up Shuri as Black Panther and M’Baku’s rise to the throne.
11. The First Avenger: This is where Steve’s love for Peggy begins. His choice to stay with her in the past is believed to have triggered an incursion, and the trailers hint at a baby.
10. Shang-Chi: The mid-credits scene shows the Ten Rings sending a mysterious beacon that’s never been resolved. With Doom as the big bad, it may finally pay off.
9. The Avengers: It has little direct setup, but it reminds you what Tony Stark meant to the team. That makes Doom wearing his face more painful.
8. No Way Home: It shows what tampering with the multiverse can cost. Peter’s erased memory could be another incursion trigger.
7. Infinity War: Thanos wiped out half of life, and Doom is expected to be even more ruthless. It’s a good benchmark for the stakes.
6. Deadpool & Wolverine: This film tied the Fox X-Men to the MCU and named their dying world Earth-10005. It also debuted Channing Tatum’s Gambit, who appears in Doomsday.
5. Thunderbolts: It creates the New Avengers, including Sentry, who could be key to beating Doom. The post-credits scene also reveals the Fantastic Four’s arrival.
4. Multiverse of Madness: This is where “incursion” enters the MCU. Clea’s post-credits debut may also connect her to Doom’s Latverian witches.
3. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Franklin Richards has immense cosmic power, and the post-credits scene shows Doom taking an interest in him. The Fantastic Four are Doom’s greatest comic rivals.
2. Loki: It explains the TVA, the Sacred Timeline and He Who Remains. Loki now holds all timelines together, which could make him a target for Doom.
1. Endgame: It’s the backbone of the whole crossover, from Tony’s death to Steve’s time-heist choice. Marvel even rereleased it as Endgame Encore with extra scenes.
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FAQs
Do I need to watch all 15 before Doomsday?
No. Endgame, Loki and Fantastic Four: First Steps are the top three to prioritize.
Where can I stream them?
All 15 are on Disney+ in the Countdown to Doomsday playlist, marked with a green glow.
