Disney+ Watchlist for Avengers: Doomsday Sparks Debate Over Missing Marvel Movies

Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18, marking one of Marvel's biggest films since Avengers: Endgame. With multiple universes colliding in a phenomenon known as an incursion, fans are left wondering which movies they should watch before the big release.

The official Disney+ watchlist includes a wide array of Marvel movies, including some from outside the MCU. However, experts believe that three key films have been omitted from the list: Captain America: Civil War, The Marvels, and X-Men: The Last Stand.

Captain America: Civil War is crucial to understanding the events leading up to Avengers: Infinity War, as it marks a pivotal moment in the MCU where the Avengers break apart. Without this movie, new viewers will be lost, and even those who need a refresh may find the change jarring.

The Marvels serves as an introduction to its lead heroes, including Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau. Given that these characters are likely to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, their omission from the watchlist seems puzzling. It's possible that Marvel Studios wants to avoid spoiling the appearance of these heroes or is trying to minimize the number of flops on the list.

X-Men: The Last Stand introduces a key character, Kelsey Grammer's Beast, who will likely have a significant role in Avengers: Doomsday. This movie's omission from the watchlist might be due to its perceived quality, as it's often considered one of the weaker entries in the X-Men franchise.