Defenders shows in order
The Netflix-era seasons in one continuous run, built around the Defenders team-up. Full MCU release order.
Watch order
Release order follows when movies and shows came out and is the one we recommend for first-time watchers. Story order follows the MCU timeline and is more fun once you know the films.
Watch order
Release order follows when movies and shows came out and is the one we recommend for first-time watchers. Story order follows the MCU timeline and is more fun once you know the films.
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- Iron Man
- Captain America
- Thor
- Avengers
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Ant-Man
- Doctor Strange
- Spider-Man
- Black Panther
- Captain Marvel
- Loki
- What If...?
- Hulk
- Hawkeye
- Daredevil
- Defenders
- Punisher
- Jessica Jones
- Luke Cage
- Iron Fist
- WandaVision
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About the Defenders watch order
Marvel's Netflix shows ran from 2015 to 2019: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Punisher. The Defenders (2017) brings four of their heroes together. This watch order puts all 13 seasons in release order, so each crossover lands at the right time.
Matt Murdock's story goes on at Disney+ in Daredevil: Born Again.
Frequently asked questions
In what order should I watch the Marvel Netflix shows?
In release order: Daredevil season 1, Jessica Jones season 1, Daredevil season 2, Luke Cage season 1, Iron Fist season 1, then The Defenders. The Punisher season 1 comes next, then the later seasons up to Jessica Jones season 3 in 2019.
Do I need to watch The Defenders before Daredevil season 3?
Yes. Season 3 picks up after The Defenders, which ends with Matt buried under a collapsed building.
Do I need to watch The Defenders before Daredevil: Born Again?
It helps, but you can skip it. Born Again picks up Matt's story after Daredevil season 3.