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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey everyone,
Today we’re announcing an important pricing update. Starting July 1, 2026, the price of a new Lifetime Plex Pass will increase to $749.99 USD*.
When Plex first started, we were movie and TV fans who wanted to make something great for people like us. We chose to offer a Lifetime subscription early on because we knew many of our customers would rather pay a higher one-time fee for software that they can depend on every day.
We’ve considered eliminating the Lifetime Plex Pass in the past, given that recurring subscriptions help us sustain long-term development, but we know it’s still a valuable option for many in our community. So instead of retiring it, we’re keeping it available at a price that reflects the real, ongoing value of the software we’re committed to building and maintaining for years to come.
What’s changing:
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<li>The price of a new Lifetime Plex Pass will increase to $749.99 USD* on July 1, 2026, at 12:01 AM UTC.</li>
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What’s not changing:
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<li>All current Lifetime Plex Pass holders will continue to have access to all benefits and perks associated with a Plex Pass. (Nothing will change for you.)</li>
<li>Monthly & annual subscription pricing for Plex Pass and Remote Watch Pass will remain unchanged.</li>
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You have until 12:01 AM UTC on July 1, 2026, to get a Lifetime Plex Pass at the current price of $249.99 USD* <a href="https://account.plex.tv/checkout/plexpass/?plan=lifetime" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. If you’ve been considering it, now’s a great time to buy.
The focus for us here at Plex as we move forward is to continue making Plex the definitive app for anyone who loves movies, TV, music, and curating a personal library of content that you control. We’ve heard from you through our surveys, forum posts, and social media, and we take your feedback into account as we develop our roadmap.
The roadmap we’re working on is meant to improve the quality of life on our supported devices and continue to expand the features that we have and you use. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but some things that are coming:
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<li>Improvements to Downloads, such as grouping by show and the ability to automatically download new episodes</li>
<li>Support for Playlist creation and editing in the mobile apps</li>
<li>Music and photo library support will be restored in the mobile apps and the new experience on TV apps.</li>
<li>Support for NFO metadata</li>
<li>All server and library management features currently available on app.plex.tv will be added to the mobile apps (and TV apps where it makes sense)</li>
<li>Audio enhancements such as boosting dialog and normalizing loudness</li>
<li>Additional transcoding video improvements</li>
<li>IPv6 Support</li>
</ul>
For every library you’ve created, poster you’ve changed, bug report submitted, forum post written, and feature suggestions made, from all of us at Plex, thank you for being here and for continuing to support what we’re building.
You are the reason we keep building.
The Plex Team
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As mentioned in the messaging above, this adjustment ensures that the price of a Lifetime Plex Pass continues to more accurately reflect its true value. Over the years, as our software and product has evolved, the breadth of features and benefits included with your Plex Pass has expanded. This increase ensures we can continue to invest resources into building and maintaining the Plex personal media software, while continuing to offer a Lifetime option.

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12:01 AM UTC July 1, 2026.

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No. This change we’re announcing only affects the cost of a Lifetime Plex Pass. There is no change to the monthly or annual subscription pricing. Existing subscribers can view their subscription details on their <a href="https://account.plex.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscriptions & Payments</a> page (or your app store account, for those with a subscription through an app store) at any time.

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You can compare our current plans and pricing and change plans at any time. For those who have no Plex subscription, you’ll find information on our <a href="https://www.plex.tv/plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Plex Pass plans</a> page. Existing subscribers can view upgrade options on their <a href="https://account.plex.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscriptions & Payments page</a>, when signed in.

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From now until 12:01 AM UTC July 1, 2026 you are able to purchase or upgrade to the Lifetime Plex Pass through your account or on our plans page.

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If you are currently paying for a subscription to Plex directly, it’s as easy as going to your <a href="https://account.plex.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscriptions & Payments page</a> and viewing the upgrade options.
For those currently paying for a subscription through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or another app store, please review the <a href="https://support.plex.tv/articles/upgrading-subscriptions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">upgrade directions on our support page</a>.


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*Example price in USD. Exact pricing in other currencies may vary.
The post <a href="https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-lifetime-plex-pass-pricing/">New Lifetime Plex Pass Pricing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.plex.tv">Plex</a>.
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<title>New on Plex in June</title>
<link>https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-on-plex-in-june/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[michelle]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Plus, what’s leaving soon. Get your watchlists ready, we’ve got a fresh new lineup of movies and TV headed your...
The post <a href="https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-on-plex-in-june/">New on Plex in June</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.plex.tv">Plex</a>.
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Plus, what’s leaving soon.</h3>
Get your watchlists ready, we’ve got a fresh new lineup of movies and TV headed your way. From critically-acclaimed hits to comfort-watch faves, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the latest and binge accordingly.
<h3>New on Plex in June</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/310-to-yuma" target="_blank">3:10 To Yuma</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/after-yang" target="_blank">After Yang</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/aftersun-2022" target="_blank">Aftersun</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/american-sicario" target="_blank">American Sicario</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/anna-2019" target="_blank">Anna</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/anthropoid" target="_blank">Anthopoid</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/but-im-a-cheerleader" target="_blank">But I’m A Cheerleader</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/cmon-cmon" target="_blank">C’mon C’mon</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/city-of-lies " target="_blank">CIty Of Lies</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/close-2022-1" target="_blank">Close</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/copycat " target="_blank">Copycat</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dear-white-people " target="_blank">Dear White People</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/detroit " target="_blank">Detroit</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/diana " target="_blank">Diana</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dredd " target="_blank">Dredd</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/empire-state-2013" target="_blank">Empire State</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ezra-2024" target="_blank">Ezra</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/first-reformed " target="_blank">First Reformed</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/for-colored-girls " target="_blank">For Colored Girls</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/homefront" target="_blank">Homefront</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/how-to-talk-to-girls-at-parties" target="_blank">How to Talk to Girls at Parties</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/i-saw-the-tv-glow" target="_blank">I Saw The TV Glow</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/into-the-forest" target="_blank">Into the Forest</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/lady-macbeth" target="_blank">Lady Macbeth</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/laggies" target="_blank">Laggies</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/lamborghini-the-man-behind-the-legend" target="_blank">Lamborghini: The Man Behind The Legend</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/lean-on-pete" target="_blank">Lean on Pete</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/meet-the-spartans" target="_blank">Meet The Spartans</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/minari" target="_blank">Minari</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mindcage" target="_blank">Mindcage</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/monsters-ball" target="_blank">Monster’s Ball</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/morris-from-america" target="_blank">Morris From America</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/nekrotronic" target="_blank">Nekrotronic</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/obvious-child" target="_blank">Obvious Child</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/outlaws" target="_blank">Outlaws</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/paradise-city-2022" target="_blank">Paradise City</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/peeples" target="_blank">Peeples</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/professor-marston-and-the-wonder-women" target="_blank">Professor Marston & The Wonder Women</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/secret-in-their-eyes" target="_blank">Secret In Their Eyes</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/semper-fi-2019" target="_blank">Semper Fi</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/skin-2019-1" target="_blank">Skin</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/son-of-a-gun" target="_blank">Son Of A Gun</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/swiss-army-man" target="_blank">Swiss Army Man</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-captive-2014" target="_blank">The Captive</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-children-act" target="_blank">The Children Act</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-disaster-artist " target="_blank">The Disaster Artist</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-divide " target="_blank">The Divide</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-grey " target="_blank">The Grey</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-killing-of-a-sacred-deer" target="_blank">The Killing Of A Sacred Deer</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-king-of-comedy" target="_blank">The King Of Comedy</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-road" target="_blank">The Road</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-whale-2022" target="_blank">The Whale</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/trespass-against-us" target="_blank">Trespass Against Us</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/trial-by-fire-2018-1" target="_blank">Trial By Fire</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/tucker-and-dale-vs-evil" target="_blank">Tucker And Dale Vs. Evil</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/uncut-gems" target="_blank">Uncut Gems</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/voyagers-2021" target="_blank">Voyagers</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/waves-2019" target="_blank">Waves</a>
<h3>Leaving Plex in June</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-fistful-of-dynamite-1971" target="_blank">A Fistful Of Dynamite</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-guy-thing" target="_blank">A Guy Thing</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-hologram-for-the-king" target="_blank">A Hologram For The King</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/alex-rider-operation-stormbreaker" target="_blank">Alex Rider: Stormbreaker</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/all-is-bright" target="_blank">All Is Bright</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/all-is-lost" target="_blank">All Is Lost</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/alone-in-the-dark" target="_blank">Alone In The Dark</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/american-psycho-ii-all-american-girl" target="_blank">American Psycho II</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/annie-hall" target="_blank">Annie Hall</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/apache" target="_blank">Apache</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/army-of-one-2016" target="_blank">Army Of One</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/astro-boy-2009" target="_blank">Astro Boy</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/awake-2007" target="_blank">Awake</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/away-from-her" target="_blank">Away From Her</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/big-eyes" target="_blank">Big Eyes</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/black-sails" target="_blank">Black Sails</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blacklight-2022" target="_blank">Blacklight</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blue-ruin" target="_blank">Blue Ruin</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blue-steel" target="_blank">Blue Steel</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blue-velvet" target="_blank">Blue Velvet</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/breakheart-pass" target="_blank">Breakheart Pass</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/brimstone-2016" target="_blank">Brimstone</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/burnt" target="_blank">Burnt</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/capote" target="_blank">Capote</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/cassandras-dream" target="_blank">Cassandra’s Dream</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/citizenfour" target="_blank">Citizenfour</a> 
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<title>Top 10 Movies of All Time: The Highest-Rated Films Ever Made</title>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Truly great movies are the ones that show up over and over in the cultural conversation, not just with different audiences, but across generations. They’re the ones you see in fan rankings, critic lists, film school syllabi, and “best of” debates long after they’re released.
This doesn’t mean they’re beyond criticism or that everyone likes them. (The best movies spark more debate, not less.) But they do have a kind of staying power that goes beyond nostalgia or personal attachment.
Each of these 10 movies consistently appears at the very top of critic lists, no matter who’s doing the ranking. Let’s take a look at why they stand out and why we’re still talking about them today.
<h3>The Top 10 at a Glance</h3>
<table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;" border="1">
<thead>
<tr style="background-color: #f2f2f2;">
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Movie Title</th>
<th>Year</th>
<th>Director</th>
<th>Avg. Plex ★ Rating</th>
<th>IMDb</th>
<th>RT Score</th>
<th>Metacritic</th>
<th>Worldwide Box Office</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-shawshank-redemption" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shawshank Redemption</a></td>
<td>1994</td>
<td>Frank Darabont</td>
<td>4.49</td>
<td>9.3</td>
<td>89%</td>
<td>82</td>
<td>$73.3M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-godfather" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Godfather</a></td>
<td>1972</td>
<td>Francis Ford Coppola</td>
<td>4.41</td>
<td>9.2</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>$250M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-dark-knight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Dark Knight</a></td>
<td>2008</td>
<td>Christopher Nolan</td>
<td>4.48</td>
<td>9.0</td>
<td>94%</td>
<td>84</td>
<td>$1.006B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-godfather-part-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Godfather Part II</a></td>
<td>1974</td>
<td>Francis Ford Coppola</td>
<td>4.36</td>
<td>9.0</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>$93M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/12-angry-men" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12 Angry Men</a></td>
<td>1957</td>
<td>Sidney Lumet</td>
<td>4.45</td>
<td>9.0</td>
<td>100%</td>
<td>97</td>
<td>$2M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/schindlers-list" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Schindler’s List</a></td>
<td>1993</td>
<td>Steven Spielberg</td>
<td>4.47</td>
<td>9.0</td>
<td>98%</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>$322M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King</a></td>
<td>2003</td>
<td>Peter Jackson</td>
<td>4.57</td>
<td>9.0</td>
<td>93%</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>$1.146B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/pulp-fiction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pulp Fiction</a></td>
<td>1994</td>
<td>Quentin Tarantino</td>
<td>4.28</td>
<td>8.9</td>
<td>92%</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>$213M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring</a></td>
<td>2001</td>
<td>Peter Jackson</td>
<td>4.53</td>
<td>8.9</td>
<td>91%</td>
<td>92</td>
<td>$897M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Good, the Bad and the Ugly</a></td>
<td>1966</td>
<td>Sergio Leone</td>
<td>4.30</td>
<td>8.8</td>
<td>97%</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>$25.1M (US)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Sources: Plex, IMDb Top 250, Metacritic, and RottenTomatoes
<h3>#1: The Shawshank Redemption (1994): Why the Highest-Rated Movie Almost Disappeared</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-shawshank-redemption"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23322 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-800x450.jpg" alt="The Shawshank Redemption" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-scaled.jpg 2048w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-1800x1012.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1_the_shawshank_redemption-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>How a Box Office Failure Became the #1 Rated Movie on IMDb</h4>
The Shawshank Redemption grossed $73.3 million worldwide against a $25 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. That total includes a re-release bump after its Oscar nominations in early 1995. During its original theatrical run, it grossed roughly $16 million domestically, making it the 51st-highest-grossing film of 1994, according to industry data. The same year saw the release of Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, and The Lion King. Shawshank was buried.
Its second life started on cable television and home video. Ted Turner’s TNT acquired the broadcast rights cheaply because of the film’s low box office and began airing it regularly in 1997. It became the top-rented film of 1995 on video, according to reporting by Tom’s Guide. The repeated cable broadcasts turned it into something studios can rarely engineer: slow-building, word-of-mouth devotion from an audience that discovered it on their own terms.
By the late 1990s, it was climbing IMDb’s user-voted Top 250. It passed The Godfather for the #1 position in 2008, according to Looper’s reporting on IMDb’s historical ranking data, and has held that spot since with a 9.3 rating from over 3 million votes.
<h4>What Makes The Shawshank Redemption Resound Across Generations</h4>
The film works because of specifics, not because of broad emotional appeals. Tim Robbins plays Andy Dufresne with a restraint that lets every little act of resistance register as a real event. Morgan Freeman’s Red narrates the story using a voice that sounds like someone who has thought about every sentence for years before saying it.
The relationship between the two relies on subtle interaction, and Frank Darabont’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption maintains that tone in the film.
Roger Deakins’ cinematography spotlights the atmosphere in the prison, and Thomas Newman’s score supports the mood of each scene without being intrusive. The film received seven Oscar nominations but won none, losing Best Picture to Forrest Gump. That fact has become part of the film’s history: a prison drama that required time to find its audience.
The film’s main subject is time: how it’s spent, how it affects people, and what happens when it doesn’t define a person. This topic is accessible to most viewers, regardless of personal experience.
<h3>#2: The Godfather (1972): The Film That Reinvented American Cinema</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-godfather"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23323 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-800x450.jpg" alt="The Godfather" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-scaled.jpg 2048w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2_the_godfather-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>Francis Ford Coppola’s Transformation of the Gangster Genre</h4>
Paramount expected a cheap genre picture. Mario Puzo’s novel was a bestseller, but the studio saw it as a pulpy crime story that might turn a profit on a modest budget. They reluctantly hired Coppola, fought his casting of Marlon Brando (who was considered box-office poison at the time), resisted his choice of Al Pacino for the role of Michael, and pushed back on nearly every creative decision that later defined the film.
Gordon Willis, the cinematographer Coppola brought on, shot the film in deliberately low light. Many interiors are so dark that studio executives reportedly asked if something was wrong with the prints. The low lighting is key to the film’s visual style. Nino Rota’s score, with its trumpet theme, gave the family a tone that previous gangster films had not attempted.
The Godfather won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Brando, who famously refused the award. It holds a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a perfect 100 on Metacritic, the highest score on that platform for any film with enough reviews.
<h4>Why The Godfather Remains the Standard for Ensemble Filmmaking</h4>
Coppola managed an ensemble where all characters are defined by a clear trait. Brando’s Vito is warm, deliberate, and intimidating. Pacino’s Michael starts as an outsider and becomes more distant over time. James Caan’s Sonny acts on impulse. Robert Duvall’s Tom Hagen is calculating. Diane Keaton’s Kay observes the family’s changes.
The AFI placed The Godfather at #2 on its 100 Years…100 Movies list (revised in 2007). The BFI Sight & Sound poll consistently ranks it among the top 10 in both its critics’ and directors’ surveys. Empire’s reader polls have placed it at or near #1 multiple times.
Some viewers find the film’s pacing slow. Every conversation in the film carries meaning, and the deliberate pacing builds tension that culminates in more impactful moments.
<h3>#3: The Dark Knight (2008): When a Superhero Film Became a Crime Thriller</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-dark-knight"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23324 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-800x450.jpg" alt="The Dark Knight" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3_the_dark_knight.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>Heath Ledger’s Joker and the Performance That Changed the Genre’s Ceiling</h4>
Heath Ledger won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor posthumously for his performance as the Joker. It was only the second posthumous acting Oscar in the Academy’s history, following Peter Finch’s win for Network in 1977.
What Ledger did with the role went beyond a memorable villain performance. He created a character that operated by a different set of rules than the film around him. This forced every other character to respond in ways they hadn’t planned for.
This unpredictability added tension to The Dark Knight, separating it from most superhero films, which follow established patterns. Ledger’s Joker disrupted those patterns.
Christopher Nolan grounded the film within real-world architecture. Gotham City was shot on location in Chicago, with physical effects and real stunts replacing the computer-generated fabrication used in other franchise films. The result was a film in which a man in a bat suit operated in a world that looked and seemed like a real city, raising the dramatic stakes far above what audiences expected from a comic book property.
<h4>The Dark Knight’s Box Office and Critical Impact on Blockbuster Filmmaking</h4>
The Dark Knight earned $1.006 billion worldwide, per Box Office Mojo, making it the fourth film in history to cross the billion-dollar mark at the time of its release. It’s 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 9.0 on IMDb, placing it alongside decades-old prestige dramas on every major ranking list.
Its commercial and critical success created a template that studio filmmaking has spent nearly two decades trying to reproduce: a natural tone, a complex villain with a coherent philosophy, and moral problems that don’t resolve cleanly.
Some critics have argued that its IMDb ranking is skewed by recency bias because IMDb’s user base skews younger and responds more intensely to films they saw in theaters during their formative years.
That argument has some validity. However, the film’s technical craft, Wally Pfister’s IMAX cinematography, and the complexity of its screenplay remain effective even after multiple viewings, unlike many blockbusters from the same era.
<h3>#4: The Godfather Part II (1974): The Rare Sequel That Equals Its Original</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-godfather-part-ii"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23325 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-800x450.jpg" alt="The Godfather Part II" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-scaled.jpg 2048w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4_the_godfather_2-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>How Dual Timelines Created the First Sequel to Win Best Picture</h4>
Coppola’s approach in Part II contributes to its effectiveness and also divides opinion. The film intercuts two timelines: Michael Corleone’s consolidation of power in the late 1950s, in which he becomes more ruthless than his father, and young Vito Corleone’s origin story in early-1900s New York, showing the development of the family business.
Robert De Niro won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor playing young Vito. He performed the role largely in Sicilian dialect, a choice that grounds the character within a world that feels lived-in rather than performed.
Pacino’s Michael, by contrast, speaks less as the film progresses, and each line he delivers reflects a major decision. The alternating timelines provide an emotional structure not found in most sequels.
The Godfather Part II won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It was the first Oscar-winning sequel in Oscar history, a distinction that remained almost unique for decades. Its Rotten Tomatoes score is 96%, and its Metacritic rating is 90.
<h4>Where The Godfather Part II Ranks Across Critics and Audiences</h4>
Part II sometimes ranks above the original film in critics’ polls. The BFI Sight & Sound survey has historically placed it higher among directors, who tend to prize its structural innovation. Audiences on IMDb rank it slightly below the first film, consistent with a general preference for The Godfather’s more accessible emotional arc.
Both positions are reasonable. Critics respond to Part II’s form. Audiences respond to what The Godfather does with feeling. The fact that both films hold top-5 positions on IMDb, separated by only 0.2 points, says more about their quality than any individual ranking.
<h3>#5: 12 Angry Men (1957): One Room, Zero Special Effects, Total Mastery</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/12-angry-men"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23326 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-800x450.jpg" alt="12 Angry Men" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5_12_angry_men.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>Why a Film Set Entirely in a Jury Room Still Ranks Among the Greatest</h4>
The premise is simple: twelve jurors deliberate a murder case; 11 vote guilty; one dissents. Everything that follows takes place in a single room. There are no chase sequences, no musical score for most of the runtime, no location changes, and no visual presentation of any kind. As per industry reports of the era, the film cost approximately $350,000 to make and earned around $2 million at the box office.
And yet it holds a 9.0 on IMDb, a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 97 on Metacritic.
What makes it work is precision at every level. Reginald Rose’s script escalates tension through dialogue alone, layering each juror’s biases, assumptions, and reasoning into a structure in which every new revelation recontextualizes what came before.
Sidney Lumet’s directorial choices are studied in film schools because they demonstrate how camera placement can create psychological pressure without any viewer consciously noticing. He begins the film with wide shots and gradually shifts to close-ups as the room’s temperature rises, the walls seem to close in, and the arguments become personal. Henry Fonda’s lead performance is a study in how much force calm conviction can carry against collective momentum.
The film received three Oscar nominations and won none, losing Best Picture to The Bridge on the River Kwai. Its core tension, the collision between groupthink and independent reasoning, prejudice and evidence, has not dated. If anything, those subjects are more prevalent in public conversation now than in 1957.
<h4>12 Angry Men’s Influence on Courtroom and Dialogue-Driven Cinema</h4>
The film demonstrated that tension can be created without large-scale settings. Many later courtroom dramas use Rose’s script structure, and single-location thrillers often adopt Lumet’s approach of focusing the camera more closely as conflict increases.
It ranks on the AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies list and has never left the IMDb Top 10 despite having no action sequences, no female speaking roles, and no visual effects. Its presence on any all-time list is a sign that enduring quality has nothing to do with scope.
<h3>#6: Schindler’s List (1993): Spielberg’s Most Difficult and Important Film</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/schindlers-list"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23327 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-800x450.jpg" alt="Schindler's List" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6_schindlers_list.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>How Schindler’s List Served Both as a Film and a Historical Record</h4>
Steven Spielberg made deliberate choices that set this film apart from conventional historical dramas. He shot in black and white. He used handheld cameras. He adopted a documentary-adjacent visual style that blurs the boundary between narrative filmmaking and archival testimony. Janusz Kamiński’s cinematography gives the film a texture that feels found rather than composed, which is exactly the effect Spielberg intended.
Liam Neeson’s Oskar Schindler is played as a man who arrives at moral seriousness slowly and reluctantly, which makes his eventual actions believable rather than saintly. Ralph Fiennes’ Amon Göth is terrifying because Fiennes plays him as someone who understands his own cruelty and is unaffected by it. The contrast between the two performances gives the film its dramatic spine.
Spielberg established the Shoah Foundation with the film’s profits, an organization dedicated to recording and preserving survivors’ testimonies. That decision extended the film’s purpose beyond the screen and into a permanent role as a tool of cultural conservation.
Schindler’s List won seven Academy Awards from 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. It holds a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 95 on Metacritic. The AFI placed it at #8 on its 2007 revised list.
<h4>The Critical and Cultural Weight of Schindler’s List in All-Time Rankings</h4>
A reasonable question comes up when this film appears on a list alongside entertainment-oriented titles: Does a film about the Holocaust belong in the same conversation as crime dramas and fantasy epics?
The answer from every major ranking system is yes, because the highest achievement in filmmaking includes the capacity to apply artistic rigor to the most difficult human subjects. Its consistent placement across IMDb, AFI, BFI, and Metacritic shows a consensus that craft and gravity are not separate categories.
<h3>#7: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003): The Trilogy’s Record-Breaking Finale</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23328 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-800x450.jpg" alt="The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-scaled.jpg 2048w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7_LOTR_returnoftheking-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>11 Oscar Wins from 11 Nominations: The Most Dominant Awards Night in History</h4>
The Return of the King won every Oscar category it entered, going 11-for-11. That record is shared with Ben-Hur (1959) and Titanic (1997), but neither film won in every category. The Academy’s decision was interpreted at the time as recognition of the entire trilogy, not only the third film.
Peter Jackson, who began his career directing low-budget cult horror films in New Zealand, oversaw a production of historic ambition. All three Lord of the Rings films were shot simultaneously over 438 consecutive days on location in New Zealand.
The trilogy’s worldwide gross exceeded $2.9 billion, per Box Office Mojo. Jackson proved that fantasy cinema could earn both massive commercial returns and serious critical respect simultaneously, which was not a foregone conclusion in 2001 when the first film was released.
<h4>What Separates Return of the King from Other Fantasy Blockbusters</h4>
Among the three films, Fellowship is generally seen as the most structurally refined, and The Two Towers the most viscerally propulsive. The Return of the King holds its position because it delivers the emotional resolution that the preceding six hours have built toward.
The final 45 minutes, sometimes criticized for containing too many endings, serve a narrative function that addresses the consequences for the characters. This approach delivers resolution in a way that a single, triumphant ending would not.
It has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic, and 9.0 on IMDb, placing it comfortably among the top-rated movies across all platforms.
<h3>#8: Pulp Fiction (1994): How Quentin Tarantino Broke Narrative Convention</h3>
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<h4>Non-Linear Narrative and Why Pulp Fiction’s Structure Still Feels Fresh</h4>
Pulp Fiction tells its stories out of chronological order, but the ordering isn’t random. Each segment recontextualizes what the audience has already seen, making revelations retroactive surprises.
A character you watched die in one section appears alive and unbothered in the next, and the effect isn’t confusion but a stronger engagement with the material. Tarantino’s screenplay, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, treats chronology as a tool rather than a constraint.
The film won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, received seven Oscar nominations, and grossed $213 million worldwide on a $8 million budget, per Box Office Mojo. That return on investment remains one of the highest in cinema history.
It revived John Travolta’s career, gave Samuel L. Jackson a role that defined the next three decades of his public persona, and launched independent filmmaking into mainstream commercial viability.
<h4>Pulp Fiction’s Lasting Mark on Film Dialogue and Independent Cinema</h4>
The mid-to-late 1990s produced a flood of Tarantino imitators: crime films with nonlinear timelines, pop-culture-heavy dialogue, and sudden violence played for dark comedy. Most of them failed because they copied the surface without grasping the structural intelligence underneath it.
Tarantino’s dialogue works because it builds character, establishes stakes, and creates tension. The long conversations in Pulp Fiction are not filler between action scenes. They are the scenes.
The film consistently ranks in the top 10 on IMDb, appears on both the AFI and Empire lists, and its influence on the American independent film industry of the 1990s is well established.
<h3>#9: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): The Beginning of Cinema’s Most Ambitious Trilogy</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23330 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-800x450.jpg" alt="The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-scaled.jpg 2048w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9_LOTR_fellowshipofthering-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>How Peter Jackson Adapted a Novel That Hollywood Called Unfilmable</h4>
Multiple attempts to adapt Tolkien’s work failed before Jackson’s production. The Beatles wanted to star in a version in the 1960s. Several major studios passed on the project over the following decades. The common objection was that the books were too long, too detailed, and too reliant on internal monologue to work as cinema.
Jackson’s answer was an unprecedented gamble: shoot all three films at once, on location in New Zealand, utilizing a mix of practical effects, elaborate miniatures, and early computer-generated effects that had never been combined at that scale.
The specific adaptation decisions that made Fellowship succeed included condensing or removing subplots (Tom Bombadil was the most notable cut), expanding Arwen’s role to give the story a romantic throughline that the novel handles differently, and using practical creature effects wherever possible.
Fellowship earned $897 million worldwide and won four Academy Awards from 13 nominations, per the Academy’s database and Box Office Mojo.
<h4>Fellowship vs. Return of the King: Why Both Rank in the Top 10</h4>
It’s unusual for two films from the same trilogy to occupy the top 10 on IMDb simultaneously. What keeps both there is that they do fundamentally different work.
Fellowship excels at world-building, at generating a sense of mystery and discovery as the audience enters Middle-earth for the first time, and at establishing emotional bonds between characters who have not yet been tested. Return of the King excels at payoff, at spectacle, and at the burden of consequence.
Their joint presence in the top 10 isn’t a flaw in the ranking system. It’s evidence that the trilogy maintains a level of quality across its full runtime that very few multi-film projects have matched. Fellowship holds an 8.9 on IMDb, a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 92 on Metacritic.
<h3>#10: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966): The Western That Established “Epic”</h3>
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<h4>Sergio Leone, Ennio Morricone, and the Birth of the Spaghetti Western’s Greatest Achievement</h4>
For readers unfamiliar with the term, spaghetti westerns were Italian-produced westerns, usually shot in the deserts of Spain with international casts, that reimagined American frontier mythology through a European lens. They tended to be darker, more morally ambiguous, and more stylistically extreme than anything Hollywood was producing in the genre at the time.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly marks the peak of that movement. Sergio Leone directs with visual restraint that few filmmakers attempt. He uses extreme close-ups held longer than expected, along with wide shots of the empty desert, to establish scale before any dialogue begins. The climactic three-way standoff in a cemetery is a standard reference in film schools for how editing, framing, and music build tension without dialogue.
Ennio Morricone’s score for this film is among the most recognizable pieces of music ever composed for cinema. The main theme, with its wailing vocals and twanging guitar, has been referenced, sampled, and parodied so widely that many people who have never seen the film know the melody. Clint Eastwood’s Man with No Name became one of cinema’s most imitated characters, a figure defined entirely by economy of motion and speech.
<h4>How a 1966 Italian Western Holds Its Place Against Modern Blockbusters</h4>
The film is nearly 60 years old and still sits in the IMDb Top 10. Its Rotten Tomatoes score is 97%. The BFI and Empire polls both rank it among the best films in any genre. Its influence runs through the work of Quentin Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, and every filmmaker who has borrowed Leone’s technique of stretching time to amplify tension.
The answer to why it endures is that Leone’s visual language, his pacing, and his willingness to let moral complexity sit unresolved have aged better than most films from any decade. Very few movies from 1966 are still generating first-time viewers in 2026. This one is.
<h3>How Movie Ratings Work: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic Explained</h3>
<h4>What the IMDb Top 250 Actually Measures (and What It Misses)</h4>
IMDb’s Top 250 doesn’t rank films by a simple average of user ratings. The platform uses a weighted Bayesian formula, which IMDb has publicly described on its website. The formula factors in the total number of votes a film has received and gives greater weight to votes from regular users, which reduces the impact of ballot-stuffing and single-vote accounts.
The system has known demographic skews. IMDb’s user base is disproportionately younger, male, and English-speaking, according to published demographic analyses. This means certain genres perform better than their critical reputations would predict.
Crime thrillers, superhero films, and science fiction trend higher than, say, foreign-language dramas or documentaries. None of that invalidates the IMDb ranking. It means you should interpret it as a measure of audience enthusiasm, weighted by vote volume, rather than as an objective quality index.
A minimum number of votes is required for a film to qualify for the Top 250. That threshold, combined with the weighting formula, is why a film can’t game its way onto the list with only a few perfect scores.
<h4>Rotten Tomatoes vs. Metacritic: Critics’ Score vs. Weighted Average</h4>
The two most-cited critics’ rating systems measure different things, and conflating them leads to bad conclusions.
Rotten Tomatoes calculates its Tomatometer by counting the percentage of approved critics who rated a film positively. The assessment is binary: positive or negative. A film where every critic gave it a 7 out of 10 would score 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, because every review was positive. The platform also publishes an Audience Score that aggregates viewer ratings separately and sometimes diverges widely from the Tomatometer.
Metacritic takes a different approach. It assigns each critic a weight based on the publication’s perceived authority, then averages the numerical scores on a 0-to-100 scale. A film with all 70/100 reviews would score 70 on Metacritic, even though it would score 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Metacritic method distinguishes between a film that everyone thinks is good and one that everyone thinks is extraordinary. Rotten Tomatoes does not.
This distinction matters when you look at the summary table above. The Shawshank Redemption, for example, holds a 9.3 on IMDb and a 98% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, but its Tomatometer score is 89%, and its Metacritic score is 82%. The audience loves it more than critics do, which is unusual for a consensus top-10 film and worth noting.
<h4>Why No Single Rating System Tells the Whole Story</h4>
The most reliable signal that a film belongs in the all-time conversation is convergence across multiple systems. When IMDb users, Rotten Tomatoes critics, Metacritic’s weighted average, and institutional polls like the AFI and BFI all place a film in their top tier, that agreement holds greater significance than any single rating.
All 10 films on this list exhibit that kind of convergence. Some scores are higher on one platform than on another, and the reasons for those differences are worth understanding (as the sections above explain). But none of them are absent from any major ranking system, which is why the list holds up regardless of which metric you personally trust.
<h3>How to Watch the Top 10 Movies of All Time on Plex</h3>
<h4>Finding Where Each Film Streams Without Checking 5 Different Apps</h4>
A practical problem follows any greatest-films list: the movies on it are scattered across multiple streaming services, rental platforms, and physical media libraries. Finding where all 10 are currently available means opening and searching several apps, since licensing agreements regularly move titles between platforms.
Plex solves this with a feature called Discover. It works as a universal search across all of a user’s connected streaming services, showing where any title is available. You search for The Godfather, and Plex tells you which of your existing subscriptions carries it, whether it’s available to rent, or whether it’s currently free in Plex’s ad-supported library.
The Universal Watchlist lets you add all 10 films listed here to a single queue. Plex tracks availability changes and notifies you when a title moves to a new platform or becomes free.
The platform’s ad-supported library includes over 50,000 titles licensed from studios such as Lionsgate, AMC, and Crackle, so some of these films may already be available for free. For others, Plex Rentals offers on-demand access to catalog titles and new releases.
<h4>Watching Your Own Collection of Classic Films Through Plex Media Server</h4>
For anyone who owns physical copies or downloaded files of these movies, Plex Media Server is free software that automatically organizes a personal library. It scans your files, matches them to metadata databases, and adds poster art, cast information, critic ratings, and plot summaries without any manual entry. Once the library is set up, you can stream your collection to any connected device: smart TVs, mobile phones, gaming consoles, streaming sticks, and web browsers.
The practical benefit of a collection of classic films is that the library travels with you. If you own a Blu-ray rip of 12 Angry Men and a downloaded copy of Pulp Fiction, both appear in the same organized interface alongside whatever is available through your streaming subscriptions.
<h4>Social Features for Sharing Your Movie Opinions with Friends</h4>
After watching these films, Plex lets you rate and review them, see what friends are watching, and share Watchlist items with other users. You can follow other people’s activity for recommendations and discover what to watch next based on community ratings. For a list like this one, the social features give you a way to compare your rankings with people you know and to track which of the 10 you’ve finished.
<h3>10 Honorable Mentions That Nearly Made the Top 10</h3>
<h4>Films That Rank in the Top 20 Across Multiple Rating Systems</h4>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-matrix"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23332 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-800x450.jpg" alt="The Matrix" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/the_matrix.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
The 10 films above occupy the top tier, but the next group down is stacked with titles that would headline any other list. All of the following appear consistently in the top 20 across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, AFI, and BFI polls.
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<li>Fight Club (1999): Fincher’s anti-consumerist thriller split critics on release and has since climbed into the IMDb top 15. Its audience devotion is enormous; its critical reputation is still catching up.</li>
<li>Forrest Gump (1994): The film that beat Shawshank and Pulp Fiction for Best Picture. Its six Oscar wins and massive box office ($678 million worldwide) keep it in the conversation, though some critics insist its politics have not aged well.</li>
<li>Inception (2010): Nolan’s second entry in the top-20 conversation. It consistently ranks between 13 and 15 across major systems. Its intellectual ambition is widely admired; its emotional core divides audiences more than any top-10 entry.</li>
<li>The Matrix (1999): Redefined action filmmaking with its bullet-time effects and cyberpunk premise. It sits in the IMDb top 20 and remains a cultural reference point, though its sequels have complicated its legacy.</li>
<li>Goodfellas (1990): Scorsese’s mob epic is often cited alongside The Godfather as the genre’s peak. Its Metacritic score (90) and Rotten Tomatoes rating (96%) are in the top 10; its IMDb position typically falls between 15 and 20.</li>
<li>Se7en (1995): Fincher’s serial-killer procedural has an 82 on Metacritic and sits in the IMDb top 25. Its final act remains one of the most discussed endings in American cinema.</li>
<li>City of God (2002): The Brazilian crime drama holds a 91 on Metacritic and a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s one of the highest-rated non-English-language films on any major platform.</li>
<li>The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002): The middle chapter of Jackson’s trilogy, with an 8.8 on IMDb. It sits right outside the top 10 in most rankings, held back only by the stronger bookends of Fellowship and Return of the King.</li>
<li>Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980): The consensus pick for the best Star Wars film. It holds an 8.7 on IMDb and a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, and the AFI placed it at #12 on its 2007 list.</li>
<li>One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975): One of only three films to win all five major Oscar categories (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay). Its IMDb rating of 8.7 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 93% place it firmly in the top 20.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Build Your Greatest Movies Watchlist with Plex</h3>
<h4>Turn This List into a Personal Watchlist in Under 2 Minutes</h4>
You can open Plex right now, for free, without a credit card. Search for any film on this list, tap to add it to your Universal Watchlist, and Plex will show you where it’s currently available: on your existing streaming services, in Plex’s free library, or as a rental. The app is available at plex.tv and on every major app store, and it works on smart TVs, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and browsers.
The distance between reading about a great film and actually watching it should be as short as possible. Plex makes that distance one search and one tap.
<h3>Frequently Asked Questions About the Highest-Rated Movies of All Time</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/vertigo"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23333 size-blog" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-800x450.jpg" alt="Vertigo" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-scaled.jpg 2048w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-640x360.jpg 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vertigo-150x84.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a>
<h4>What’s the #1 Movie of All Time?</h4>
It depends on which system you use. The Shawshank Redemption holds the #1 position on IMDb’s Top 250 with a 9.3 rating. In the BFI Sight & Sound 2022 critics’ poll, the top position went to Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. The 2012 poll placed Vertigo at #1. If you prioritize audience ratings, the answer is Shawshank. If you value critical consensus, the answer varies by poll year.
<h4>What’s the Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time?</h4>
Avatar (2009) holds the all-time worldwide box-office record, with approximately $2.9 billion in earnings. Of course, highest-grossing and highest-rated are separate metrics that measure different things: commercial reach in one case, audience and critical approval in the other.
<h4>How Does IMDb Calculate Its Top 250 Rankings?</h4>
IMDb uses a weighted Bayesian average formula. A film must receive a minimum number of votes to qualify. The formula weights votes from regular users more heavily than those from infrequent voters, and it adjusts for statistical outliers and manipulation. The full methodology is published on IMDb’s website. The result isn’t a simple arithmetic mean of all ratings but a weighted score designed to resist gaming.
<h4>What’s the Difference Between IMDb Ratings and Rotten Tomatoes Scores?</h4>
IMDb aggregates audience votes into a weighted numerical average on a 10-point scale. Rotten Tomatoes counts the percentage of professional critics who rated a film positively, producing a binary yes-or-no percentage. A film can score 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.5 on IMDb because the systems measure different things. Rotten Tomatoes tells you how many critics liked it. IMDb tells you, on average, how much the audience liked it.
<h4>Are Black-and-White Movies Worth Watching Today?</h4>
Two films on this list are in black and white: 12 Angry Men (1957) and Schindler’s List (1993). Schindler’s List was shot in black and white by choice, not by technical limitation. In both cases, the absence of color is an artistic choice that draws attention to performance, composition, and contrast.
The data support the case plainly. 12 Angry Men holds a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Schindler’s List holds a 98%. Anyone who skips classic black-and-white films is removing some of the highest-rated cinema ever produced from their viewing options.
<h4>What Movie Has Won the Most Academy Awards?</h4>
Three films share the record at 11 Oscar wins: Ben-Hur (1959), Titanic (1997), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). Of those three, Return of the King is the only one to win every category it was nominated in, going 11-for-11.
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Get your watchlists ready, we’ve got a fresh new lineup of movies and TV headed your way. From critically-acclaimed hits to comfort-watch faves, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the latest and binge accordingly.
<h3>New on Plex in May</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-haunted-house" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Haunted House</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-haunted-house-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Haunted House 2</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/all-dirt-roads-taste-of-salt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barely-lethal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barely Lethal</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/beau-is-afraid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beau Is Afraid</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bent" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bent</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blade-of-the-immortal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blade Of The Immortal</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bodies-bodies-bodies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bodies Bodies Bodies</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/climax-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Climax</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/de-palma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">De Palma</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/earth-mama" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earth Mama</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/equals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equals</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ezra-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ezra</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/fast-color" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fast Color</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/first-cow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">First Cow</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frankie-and-alice" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frankie & Alice</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/fruitvale-station" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fruitvale Station</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ginger-and-rosa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ginger & Rosa</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/girl-most-likely" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Girl Most Likely</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/gloria-bell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gloria Bell</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/gods-creatures" target="_blank" rel="noopener">God’s Creatures</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/good-time" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Good Time</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/green-room" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Green Room</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heat</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hereditary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hereditary</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/in-fabric" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In Fabric</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/janet-planet-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Janet Planet</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jerry-lee-lewis-trouble-in-mind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/just-my-luck" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Just My Luck</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/krisha-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krisha</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/leprechaun" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leprechaun</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/life-after-beth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life After Beth</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/life-of-crime" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Life Of Crime</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/little-italy-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Italy</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/little-manhattan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Manhattan</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/love-weddings-and-other-disasters" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Love, Weddings & Other Disasters</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/man-on-wire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Man On Wire</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/marauders-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marauders</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mirrors-2008" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mirrors</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mississippi-grind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mississippi Grind</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mr-and-mrs-smith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. & Mrs. Smith</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/never-goin-back" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Never Goin’ Back</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/oasis-supersonic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oasis: Supersonic</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/occupied-city-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Occupied City</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/one-day-as-a-lion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One Day As A Lion</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/open-wide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Open Wide</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/past-lives-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Past Lives</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/priscilla-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Priscilla</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/revenge-of-the-green-dragons" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Revenge of the Green Dragons</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/rock-the-kasbah" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rock The Kasbah</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/silver-linings-playbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Silver Linings Playbook</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sing-street" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sing Street</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/slice-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Slice</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/slow-west" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Slow West</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/southpaw-2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Southpaw</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spotlight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotlight</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/stars-at-noon-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stars At Noon</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/stop-making-sense" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stop Making Sense</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/tangerine-2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tangerine</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-contractor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Contractor</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-doorman-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Doorman</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-farewell-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Farewell</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-forger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Forger</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-humans-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Humans</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-imitation-game" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Imitation Game</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-inspection-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Inspection</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-kill-team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Kill Team</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lovers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Lovers</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-sixth-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sixth</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-souvenir-part-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Souvenir: Part II</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-vanishing-of-sidney-hall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Vanishing of Sidney Hall</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/touchy-feely" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Touchy Feely</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/treasure-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Treasure</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/tuesday-2024-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tuesday</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/under-the-silver-lake" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Under The Silver Lake</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/warrior" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Warrior</a>
<h3>Leaving Plex in May</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/an-american-werewolf-in-london-1981" target="_blank" rel="noopener">An American Werewolf In London</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/end-of-watch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">End Of Watch</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-imitation-game" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Imitation Game</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/once-upon-a-time-in-america" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Once Upon A Time In America</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/escape-plan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Escape Plan</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/escape-plan-2-hades" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Escape Plan 2: Hades</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/escape-plan-the-extractors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Escape Plan 3: The Extractors</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-exception" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Exception</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-girl-next-door" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Girl Next Door</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/l-a-confidential" target="_blank" rel="noopener">L.A. Confidential</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/once-upon-a-time-in-america" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Once Upon A Time In America</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/runaway-jury" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Runaway Jury</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/transporter-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transporter 3</a>
**Disclaimer: The availability of the above titles is dependent on your region. Check the Plex app for the most up-to-date information.
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<title>New on Plex in April</title>
<link>https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-on-plex-in-april/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[michelle]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Plus, what’s leaving soon.</h3>
Get your watchlists ready, we’ve got a fresh new lineup of movies and TV headed your way. From critically-acclaimed hits to comfort-watch faves, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the latest and binge accordingly.
<h3>New on Plex in April</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/13" target="_blank">13</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/american-ultra" target="_blank">American Ultra</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/apocalypse-now" target="_blank">Apocalypse Now</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/arkansas" target="_blank">Arkansas</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barefoot-2014" target="_blank">Barefoot</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-best-of-enemies-2019" target="_blank">The Best Of Enemies</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-big-wedding" target="_blank">The Big Wedding</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/braven" target="_blank">Braven</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/cake-2014-3" target="_blank">Cake </a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/cant-stop-the-music" target="_blank">Can’t Stop The Music</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/child-44" target="_blank">Child 44</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dear-white-people" target="_blank">Dear White People</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dirty-dancing-havana-nights" target="_blank">Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dragged-across-concrete" target="_blank">Dragged Across Concrete</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/drive-angry" target="_blank">Drive Angry</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/empire-state-2013" target="_blank">Empire State</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/erased" target="_blank">Erased</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/euphoria-2018" target="_blank">Euphoria</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frailty" target="_blank">Frailty</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/gamer" target="_blank">Gamer</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-girl-next-door" target="_blank">The Girl Next Door</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/grizzly-man" target="_blank">Grizzly Man</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hardcore-henry" target="_blank">Hardcore Henry</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/homefront" target="_blank">Homefront </a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-homesman" target="_blank">The Homesman</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-hurt-locker" target="_blank">The Hurt Locker</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/i-frankenstein" target="_blank">I Frankenstein</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/if-beale-street-could-talk" target="_blank">If Beale Street Could Talk</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-impossible" target="_blank">The Impossible</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/in-a-world" target="_blank">In A World</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-infiltrator-2016" target="_blank">The Infiltrator</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-iron-lady" target="_blank">The Iron Lady</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jackie-brown" target="_blank">Jackie Brown</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/kick-ass" target="_blank">Kick Ass</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-kings-speech" target="_blank">The King’s Speech</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-last-five-years" target="_blank">The Last Five Years</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/leatherface" target="_blank">Leatherface</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/love-and-mercy" target="_blank">Love & Mercy</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/lucky-number-slevin" target="_blank">Lucky Number Slevin</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/man-of-tai-chi" target="_blank">Man Of Tai Chi</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/margin-call" target="_blank">Margin Call</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/meatballs" target="_blank">Meatballs</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-men-who-stare-at-goats" target="_blank">The Men Who Stare At Goats</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/monsters-ball" target="_blank">Monster’s Ball</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/nashville" target="_blank">Nashville</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/one-for-the-money" target="_blank">One For The Money</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/only-god-forgives" target="_blank">Only God Forgives</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/prospect-2018" target="_blank">Prospect</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/push" target="_blank">Push</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-railway-man" target="_blank">The Railway Man</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/regression" target="_blank">Regression</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/remember-me" target="_blank">Remember Me</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/halloween-ii-2009" target="_blank">Rob Zombie’s Halloween II</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/scary-movie-4" target="_blank">Scary Movie 4</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/secret-in-their-eyes" target="_blank">Secret In Their Eyes</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/seriously-red" target="_blank">Seriously Red</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sin-city-a-dame-to-kill-for" target="_blank">Sin City: A Dame To Kill For</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/step-up-all-in" target="_blank">Step Up All In</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/transporter-3" target="_blank">Transporter 3</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/vice-2018" target="_blank">Vice</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-voices" target="_blank">The Voices</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/wind-river-2017" target="_blank">Wind River</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/winters-bone" target="_blank">Winter’s Bone</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/wonderland" target="_blank">Wonderland</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/zack-and-miri-make-a-porno" target="_blank">Zack And Miri Make A Porno</a>
<h3>Leaving Plex in April</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bleeding-steel" target="_blank">Bleeding Steel</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blood-father" target="_blank">Blood Father</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/crash" target="_blank">Crash</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/crypto" target="_blank">Crypto</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/employee-of-the-month" target="_blank">Employee Of The Month</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/escape-plan-2-hades" target="_blank">Escape Plan 2: Hades</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-haunted-house" target="_blank">A Haunted House</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-haunted-house-2" target="_blank">A Haunted House 2</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/inconceivable" target="_blank">Inconceivable</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-last-stand" target="_blank">The Last Stand</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mud" target="_blank">Mud</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/new-in-town" target="_blank">New In Town</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/once-upon-a-time-in-america" target="_blank">Once Upon A Time In America</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/runaway-jury" target="_blank">Runaway Jury</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/simply-irresistible" target="_blank">Simply Irresistible</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sommersby" target="_blank">Sommersby</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/stay-2005" target="_blank">Stay</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/stronger" target="_blank">Stronger</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/tigerland" target="_blank">Tigerland</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/wrong-turn" target="_blank">Wrong Turn</a>
**Disclaimer: The availability of the above titles is dependent on your region. Check the Plex app for the most up-to-date information.
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<title>Marvel Movies in Order: Should You Watch Them in Release or Chronological Order?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) launched in 2008 with Iron Man, and since then, Marvel Studios has released an expansive lineup of connected movies and TV shows. Each one is organized into one of six phases (more on that later) and one of two storylines: The Infinity Saga and The Multiverse Saga. With so much to dive into, the MCU can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to figure out where to begin.
So, should you watch in Release Order or Chronological Order? The short answer: It depends. Each has its benefits. The right choice ultimately comes down to what kind of viewing experience you’re looking for. Let’s break it down.
<h3>Comparing Both Viewing Orders</h3>
<table style="text-align: left">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Viewing Method</th>
<th>Best For</th>
<th>Starting Point</th>
<th>Ending Point</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Release Order</td>
<td>First-time viewers, simplicity</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man</a> (2008)</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-fantastic-four-first-steps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fantastic Four: First Steps</a> (2025)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chronological Order</td>
<td>Rewatches, completionists</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/eyes-of-wakanda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eyes of Wakanda</a> (1260 BC)</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-fantastic-four-first-steps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fantastic Four: First Steps</a> (2025)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Complete MCU Release Order List</h3>
<table style="text-align: left">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>#</th>
<th>Title</th>
<th>Release Year</th>
<th>Director</th>
<th>Phase</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man</a></td>
<td>2008</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-favreau" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Favreau</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-incredible-hulk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Incredible Hulk</a></td>
<td>2008</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/louis-leterrier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Leterrier</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man 2</a></td>
<td>2010</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-favreau" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Favreau</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor</a></td>
<td>2011</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/kenneth-branagh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kenneth Branagh</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-the-first-avenger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: The First Avenger</a></td>
<td>2011</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-johnston" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Johnston</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-avengers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Avengers</a></td>
<td>2012</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joss-whedon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Whedon</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man 3</a></td>
<td>2013</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/shane-black" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shane Black</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor-the-dark-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor: The Dark World</a></td>
<td>2013</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/alan-taylor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alan Taylor</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-the-winter-soldier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: The Winter Soldier</a></td>
<td>2014</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/guardians-of-the-galaxy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardians of the Galaxy</a></td>
<td>2014</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-gunn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Age of Ultron</a></td>
<td>2015</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joss-whedon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Whedon</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ant-man" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ant-Man</a></td>
<td>2015</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/peyton-reed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peyton Reed</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-civil-war" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: Civil War</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/doctor-strange-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doctor Strange</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/scott-derrickson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scott Derrickson</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2</a></td>
<td>2017</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-gunn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn</a>,<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/lars-p-winther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lars P. Winther</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/carolina-jimenez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carolina Jiménez</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spider-man-homecoming" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man: Homecoming</a></td>
<td>2017</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-watts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Watts</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor-ragnarok" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor: Ragnarok</a></td>
<td>2017</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/taika-waititi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taika Waititi</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther</a></td>
<td>2018</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/ryan-coogler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Coogler</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-infinity-war" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Infinity War</a></td>
<td>2018</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ant-man-and-the-wasp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ant-Man and the Wasp</a></td>
<td>2018</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/peyton-reed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peyton Reed</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-marvel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain Marvel</a></td>
<td>2019</td>
<td>Ryan Fleck and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anna-boden" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anna Boden</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-endgame" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Endgame</a></td>
<td>2019</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spider-man-far-from-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man: Far From Home</a></td>
<td>2019</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-watts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Watts</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-widow-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Widow</a></td>
<td>2021</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/cate-shortland" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cate Shortland</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings</a></td>
<td>2021</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/destin-daniel-cretton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Destin Daniel Cretton</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/eternals-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eternals</a></td>
<td>2021</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chloe-zhao" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chloé Zhao</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spider-man-no-way-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man: No Way Home</a></td>
<td>2021</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-watts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Watts</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness</a></td>
<td>2022</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/sam-raimi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Raimi</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor-love-and-thunder" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor: Love and Thunder</a></td>
<td>2022</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/taika-waititi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taika Waititi</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther-wakanda-forever" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</a></td>
<td>2022</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/ryan-coogler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Coogler</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</a></td>
<td>2023</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/peyton-reed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peyton Reed</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>32</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3</a></td>
<td>2023</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-gunn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-marvels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Marvels</a></td>
<td>2023</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/nia-dacosta" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nia DaCosta</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/deadpool-and-wolverine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deadpool & Wolverine</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/shawn-levy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shawn Levy</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-brave-new-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: Brave New World</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/julius-onah" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julius Onah</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>36</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thunderbolts-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thunderbolts**</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jake-schreier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Schreier</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>37</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-fantastic-four-first-steps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fantastic Four: First Steps</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/matt-shakman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Shakman</a></td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Complete MCU Chronological Order List</h3>
<table style="text-align: left">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>#</th>
<th>Title</th>
<th>Timeline Setting</th>
<th>Director</th>
<th>Phase</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/eyes-of-wakanda" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eyes of Wakanda</a></td>
<td>1260 BC – 1896 AD</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-the-first-avenger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: The First Avenger</a></td>
<td>1942 – 1945</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-johnston" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Johnston</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/marvels-agent-carter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Agent Carter (Series)</a></td>
<td>1946 – 1947</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-fantastic-four-first-steps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Fantastic Four: First Steps</a></td>
<td>1964 (Earth-828)</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/matt-shakman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Shakman</a></td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-marvel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain Marvel</a></td>
<td>1995</td>
<td>Ryan Fleck and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anna-boden" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anna Boden</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man</a></td>
<td>2008</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-favreau" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Favreau</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man 2</a></td>
<td>2010</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-favreau" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Favreau</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-incredible-hulk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Incredible Hulk</a></td>
<td>2010</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/louis-leterrier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Leterrier</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor</a></td>
<td>2010</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/kenneth-branagh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kenneth Branagh</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-avengers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Avengers</a></td>
<td>2012</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joss-whedon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Whedon</a></td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man 3</a></td>
<td>2012</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/shane-black" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shane Black</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor-the-dark-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor: The Dark World</a></td>
<td>2013</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/alan-taylor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alan Taylor</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-the-winter-soldier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: The Winter Soldier</a></td>
<td>2014</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/guardians-of-the-galaxy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardians of the Galaxy</a></td>
<td>2014</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-gunn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2</a></td>
<td>2014</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-gunn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn</a>,<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/lars-p-winther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lars P. Winther</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/carolina-jimenez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carolina Jiménez</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Age of Ultron</a></td>
<td>2015</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joss-whedon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Whedon</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ant-man" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ant-Man</a></td>
<td>2015</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/peyton-reed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peyton Reed</a></td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-civil-war" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: Civil War</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-widow-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Widow</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/cate-shortland" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cate Shortland</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/ryan-coogler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Coogler</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spider-man-homecoming" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man: Homecoming</a></td>
<td>2016</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-watts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Watts</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/doctor-strange-2016" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doctor Strange</a></td>
<td>2016 – 2017</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/scott-derrickson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scott Derrickson</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor-ragnarok" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor: Ragnarok</a></td>
<td>2017</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/taika-waititi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taika Waititi</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ant-man-and-the-wasp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ant-Man and the Wasp</a></td>
<td>2018</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/peyton-reed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peyton Reed</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-infinity-war" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Infinity War</a></td>
<td>2018</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-endgame" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Endgame</a></td>
<td>2018 / 2023</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo </a>and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/loki" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Loki (Series)</a></td>
<td>Outside Time</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/what-if-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What If…? (Series)</a></td>
<td>Various</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/wandavision" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WandaVision (Series)</a></td>
<td>2023</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/the-falcon-and-the-winter-soldier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Series)</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/destin-daniel-cretton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Destin Daniel Cretton</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>32</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/eternals-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eternals</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chloe-zhao" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chloé Zhao</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spider-man-far-from-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man: Far From Home</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-watts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Watts</a></td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spider-man-no-way-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man: No Way Home</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-watts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Watts</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/sam-raimi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Raimi</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>36</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/hawkeye-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hawkeye (Series)</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>37</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/moon-knight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moon Knight (Series)</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>38</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/ms-marvel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Marvel (Series)</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>39</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/she-hulk-attorney-at-law" target="_blank" rel="noopener">She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Series)</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther-wakanda-forever" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</a></td>
<td>2024 – 2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/ryan-coogler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Coogler</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>41</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thor-love-and-thunder" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thor: Love and Thunder</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/taika-waititi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taika Waititi</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>42</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-marvels" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Marvels</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/nia-dacosta" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nia DaCosta</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>43</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/werewolf-by-night" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Werewolf by Night (Special)</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/michael-giacchino" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Giacchino</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-holiday-special" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-gunn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn</a></td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>45</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/peyton-reed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peyton Reed</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>46</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/secret-invasion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Secret Invasion (Series)</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>47</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3</a></td>
<td>2026</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-gunn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Gunn</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>48</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/echo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Echo (Series)</a></td>
<td>2025</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>49</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/deadpool-and-wolverine" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deadpool & Wolverine</a></td>
<td>2024</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/shawn-levy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shawn Levy</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>50</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/agatha-all-along" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Agatha All Along (Series)</a></td>
<td>2026</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>51</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-america-brave-new-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Captain America: Brave New World</a></td>
<td>2026 – 2027</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/julius-onah" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julius Onah</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>52</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/daredevil-born-again" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daredevil: Born Again (Series)</a></td>
<td>2026 – 2027</td>
<td>Multiple</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>53</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/thunderbolts-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thunderbolts**</a></td>
<td>2027</td>
<td><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jake-schreier" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Schreier</a></td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Why Release Order Works for First-Time Viewers</h3>
Watching in Release Order makes sense because Marvel Studios carefully planned each installment to build on what came before. Post-credit scenes tease future storylines and new characters appear at the right time. Iron Man lays the groundwork, showing Tony Stark’s world of advanced tech, secret agencies, and bigger mysteries. The post-credit scene with Nick Fury talking about “the Avengers Initiative” is most exciting if you haven’t seen the later movies yet.
Release Order also allows you to meet characters the way Marvel intended. Thanos is introduced only as a distant threat at first, and the Infinity Stones are scattered across different movies before you learn what they mean. By the time you reach Avengers: Endgame, the emotional and narrative payoff feels far more powerful feel because it’s been built up over time.
Watching this way also helps keep the story moving smoothly. Captain America: The First Avenger takes place in the 1940s, but watching it as the fifth movie (after Thor) maintains the story flow. If you watched before Iron Man, it might feel out of place, and the ending makes more sense if you know Steve Rogers’ future.
Finally, Kevin Feige has explained that post-credit scenes are designed to “build hype for the next MCU film, or for something big and long-game.” By 2025’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the franchise includes 88 post-credit scenes spread across 51 movies and shows. Watching them out of order can easily spoil their intended impact. 
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<h3>Why Chronological Order Works for Rewatches</h3>
Chronological Order serves a different purpose. Once you know the overarching narrative, rearranging all the pieces lets you see the timeline from a new perspective. Events that once felt separate in Release Order suddenly gain new context. In this format, you watch Wakanda’s history unfold across centuries before actually meeting T’Challa, and you see Captain America’s wartime heroism before jumping ahead in time to his modern struggles.
It’s worth noting that the MCU officially adjusted its chronology in August 2025. Disney+ added Eyes of Wakanda to the top of its MCU Timeline Order, replacing Captain America: The First Avenger. This animated series features episodes set in 1260 BC, 1200 BC, 1400 AD, and 1896 AD, all focused on Wakanda’s efforts to protect dangerous artifacts. It now holds the earliest position in the MCU’s Sacred Timeline.
From there, the chronology moves through Captain America’s World War II adventures, Agent Carter’s post-war operations, The Fantastic Four’s 1960s origin (set in an alternate timeline called Earth-828), and Captain Marvel’s 1990s story, before arriving at Iron Man in 2008.
This approach lets you appreciate how Marvel retrofitted prequels into the existing framework. Captain Marvel was released in 2019, but set in 1995. Watching it chronologically means waiting nearly 20 storylines before Brie Larson’s character, Carol Danvers, is mentioned again. That gap feels strange, but it also shows how carefully the studio planned the timeline. 
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<h3>How the MCU Timeline Actually Works</h3>
The MCU timeline gets a little complicated starting with Phase 3. While earlier phases follow a more straightforward path (with release dates roughly matching the in-universe chronology), Phase 3 introduces overlapping storylines. Black Widow, released in 2021, is set between Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and mainly takes place in the aftermath of Civil War.
Avengers: Endgame has a five-year time jump (The Snap or The Blip occurs in 2018), but most of Endgame takes place in the year 2023. Every project set after Endgame reflects this jump, placing Phase 4 and Phase 5 content in what was then the near future.
Recognizing the confusion, Marvel Studios decided to pinpoint where each project falls in the timeline. In October 2023, DK Publishing released The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline, written by journalists Anthony Breznican, Amy Ratcliffe, and Rebecca Theodore-Vachon in collaboration with Marvel Studios. Brad Winderbaum, a Marvel executive, called the book “the first time the studio was officially laying out the timeline.”
Disney+ also restructured its Marvel section in October 2020, adding both phase-based groupings and a timeline order collection. This collection now serves as the studio’s official reference for chronological viewing. 
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<h3>Phase-by-Phase Breakdown</h3>
<h4>The Infinity Saga (Phases 1, 2, and 3)</h4>
Phases 1 through 3 form a complete story arc called The Infinity Saga. This 23-film sequence revolves around six artifacts known as the Infinity Stones. The arc begins with Iron Man in 2008 and concludes with Spider-Man: Far From Home in 2019.
Phase 1 also introduces the core Avengers: Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Captain America. It ends with The Avengers (2012), the first crossover bringing these characters together.
Phase 2, which runs from 2013 to 2015, expands on the characters and the universe. Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Ant-Man all fall within this period.
Phase 3 brings the Infinity Saga to its conclusion with the Infinity War and Endgame sequels, wrapping up storylines that had been building for over a decade. This phase includes: Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. 
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<h4>The Multiverse Saga (Phases 4, 5, and 6)</h4>
The Multiverse Saga begins with Phase 4 in 2021 and will conclude with Phase 6’s Avengers: Secret Wars in December 2027.
Phase 4 introduced new characters and concepts following the conclusion of Endgame. WandaVision, the first Disney+ series, which premiered in January 2021, established that TV shows could carry the same level of plot weight as films. Loki, also part of Phase 4, introduced the multiverse concept that defines the entire saga. In fact, the show’s finale sees Loki create the multiverse itself, becoming the “God of Stories” and unleashing multiple variants of Kang across timelines.
Phase 5, consisting of 15 projects (six films and nine shows), ran from 2023 to 2025 and concluded with the release of Thunderbolts**. This phase includes Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, The Marvels, Deadpool & Wolverine, Captain America: Brave New World, and the conclusion of several Disney+ series.
Phase 6 began with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July 2025. Upcoming releases include Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 2026), Avengers: Doomsday (December 2026), and Avengers: Secret Wars (December 2027). Feige called Phase 6 “the most focused phase” after Phases 4 and 5 were used to “experiment” and expand, sometimes “too much” in his own words. 
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<h3>The Multiverse Problem</h3>
Specific MCU projects exist outside standard timeline logic. For example, Loki takes place entirely outside conventional time. The show’s central character is technically from the year 2012, but the events take place in the Time Variance Authority, which operates outside temporal constraints. Watching Loki after Avengers: Endgame makes sense because the latter contains the branching point where the Loki variant splits off and also because the second season of Loki explains how the multiverse came to exist.
What If…? presents another challenge. This animated anthology explores alternate versions of MCU events across multiple universes and timelines. With that in mind, this series works best after Loki because that show establishes the multiverse’s existence.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps adds another layer. The film takes place primarily in 1964, but in an alternate reality called Earth-828. This setting features retrofuturistic design elements that separate it from the main MCU timeline (Earth-616). Despite being set decades before most MCU content, Disney+ placed it at the end of the current chronological order. The placement prioritizes the film’s relationship to the ongoing Multiverse Saga rather than its internal setting.
Deadpool & Wolverine technically takes place in March 2024, which would position it before much of Phase 4. However, the film contains multiverse jokes and references that work better if viewed after other Phase 4 and 5 content. But, since it has no real connection to wider MCU events, its placement is more flexible.
<h3>TV Shows and the Sacred Timeline</h3>
Disney+ shows became essential viewing starting with WandaVision in 2021. These series carry plot weight. WandaVision sets up Wanda’s turn toward darkness in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Falcon and the Winter Soldier establishes Sam Wilson as the new Captain America. Hawkeye introduces characters who appear in later projects.
Then there’s the Marvel Netflix shows (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher, and The Defenders), which now hold canonical status within the Sacred Timeline. Daredevil: Born Again, released in March 2025, continues Charlie Cox’s story directly. The first season is set after Echo, with a prologue in late 2025, then jumps ahead to late 2026 and early 2027.
If you want to slim down your viewing list, you could skip Agents of SHIELD and other Netflix shows. Why? While they feature recurring characters, Marvel has confirmed they exist outside the Sacred Timeline. However, with Daredevil: Born Again treating the Netflix material as backstory, skipping those shows also means missing context for current releases.
To help with this, Marvel Studios created “Marvel Animation” and “Marvel Television” banners for animated and live-action series in 2024. Along with the “Marvel Spotlight” banner, these labels help audiences identify which content they can skip without losing track of the main story. 
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<h3>Where to Watch</h3>
You can always check to see what’s streaming where on Plex, but as of 2025, nearly every MCU film and TV show is available on Disney+. The streaming service hosts content organized by phase and by timeline order and you can access either collection within the Marvel section.
The main exception to this is the Spider-Man trilogy (Homecoming, Far From Home, and No Way Home). Sony holds distribution rights to these films, so their availability on Disney+ varies by region and licensing agreements.
You can also find the Netflix Defenders series (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Punisher, and The Defenders) on Disney+ as part of the platform’s MCU offerings.
<h3>Upcoming MCU Releases</h3>
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<th>Title</th>
<th>Release Date</th>
<th>Phase</th>
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<td>Wonder Man</td>
<td>January 27, 2026</td>
<td>6</td>
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<td>Daredevil: Born Again Season 2</td>
<td>March 4, 2026</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</td>
<td>July 31, 2026</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
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<td>Avengers: Doomsday</td>
<td>December 18, 2026</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vision Quest</td>
<td>2026 (TBA)</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Avengers: Secret Wars</td>
<td>December 17, 2027</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blade</td>
<td>TBA</td>
<td>TBA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X-Men</td>
<td>TBA</td>
<td>TBA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Armor Wars</td>
<td>TBA</td>
<td>TBA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The gap between The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 2025) and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 2026) is the longest since COVID caused delays between Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and Black Widow (2021).
At San Diego Comic-Con in 2024, Marvel announced it had retitled the fifth Avengers film from Avengers: The Kang Dynasty to Avengers: Doomsday. Robert Downey Jr. was also announced as Victor von Doom (Doctor Doom), the new antagonist in both Doomsday and Secret Wars. This marks Downey’s return to the MCU after portraying Tony Stark/Iron Man from 2008 to 2019.
Kevin Feige has stated that Marvel Studios maintains plans for up to seven years ahead, with potential films arranged on magnets that can be repositioned as needed. By July 2025, the studio had mapped out projects through 2032 and was “already well into development” on three additional phases following the Multiverse Saga.
<h3>The Case for Iron Man First</h3>
Some fans argue that Captain America: The First Avenger should start any viewing order since it is set earliest (1942). However, Iron Man remains the strongest opening for several reasons.
Iron Man establishes the tone, rules, and visual language of the MCU. Tony Stark’s journey from weapons manufacturer to hero creates emotional investment in a world where superheroes are new. The post-credit scene with Nick Fury introduces SHIELD and the Avengers Initiative, setting up everything that follows.
On the other hand, starting with The First Avenger puts you in a period piece war film that ends with Steve Rogers waking up in modern-day New York. That moment carries weight only if you already know the MCU exists.
Captain Marvel, set in 1995, has a similar issue. Watching it before Iron Man totally undermines Nick Fury’s iconic post-credit appearance. The entire point of that scene is to generate anticipation among the audience.
<h3>The Netflix Shows Question</h3>
The Marvel Netflix series presents a choice. Daredevil (3 seasons), Jessica Jones (3 seasons), Luke Cage (2 seasons), Iron Fist (2 seasons), The Punisher (2 seasons), and The Defenders crossover miniseries originally aired between 2015 and 2019. For years, their canonical status remained uncertain.
As of 2025, these shows are officially part of the MCU. Daredevil: Born Again continues Charlie Cox’s story directly, with Vincent D’Onofrio returning as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. Echo, released in 2024, featured both actors and treated their Netflix appearances as established backstory.
Including the Netflix shows in your viewing order adds about 13 seasons of content. For completionists, this material fills gaps between MCU films and provides deeper context for characters that are now appearing in current releases. For casual viewers though, the shows can be skipped without losing the main thread.
If you include them, the Netflix shows fit chronologically between Phase 2 and Phase 3 films. Daredevil Season 1 takes place after The Avengers but before Avengers: Age of Ultron.
<h3>One-Shots and Specials</h3>
Marvel also produced a series of short films called “One-Shots” that bridge gaps between movies. These include The Consultant, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor’s Hammer, Item 47, Agent Carter (the short that led to the TV series), and All Hail the King. Most are available on Disney+ and add small details to the larger story without being required viewing.
Disney+ specials like Werewolf by Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special fall into similar territory. They contribute to the timeline but function as standalone content.
<h3>Which Order Should You Choose?</h3>
The answer depends on your familiarity with the material.
If you’ve never watched the MCU, begin with Release Order. This approach follows the filmmakers’ intentions, preserves reveals and surprises, and provides natural pacing. You’ll also understand why certain moments matter because you’ll have experienced them in the same way as the original audience.
If you’ve already seen most or all MCU content, Chronological Order offers a fresh perspective on familiar material. The pacing is different, with multiple prologues front-loaded before the action picks up and long gaps between character appearances. The timeline’s construction becomes visible in ways that Release Order obscures.
For those planning an Avengers: Doomsday preparation marathon, the Release Order remains simplest. Doomsday reportedly follows directly from the events of Avengers: Endgame while incorporating multiverse elements established across Phases 4 and 5.
<h3>The Completionist Warning</h3>
With total runtime exceeding 200 hours, watching every MCU film and TV show requires commitment. The franchise includes 37 films, over 20 TV series, multiple specials, and various One-Shots.
If you’re looking to get the whole picture in the shortest amount of time, prioritize the films and the following series: WandaVision, Loki (both seasons), and Daredevil: Born Again. These carry the most weight for upcoming releases.
<h3>Final Recommendations</h3>
<ul>
<li>For first-time viewers, watch in Release Order, starting with Iron Man (2008) and continuing through each phase sequentially. Include Disney+ shows by release date. Skip the Netflix shows on your first pass unless you specifically want Daredevil content before watching Daredevil: Born Again.</li>
<li>For rewatches, try Chronological Order, starting with Eyes of Wakanda. Accept that the pacing will feel unconventional and appreciate how Marvel constructed a timeline spanning thousands of years and dozens of projects.</li>
<li>For casual interest, start with Iron Man, and The Avengers. Then skip to Captain America: Civil War, and Infinity War and Endgame. This abbreviated path covers the core story in five films.</li>
<li>For Avengers: Doomsday preparation, watch in Release Order. Start with Thunderbolts** and then The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The new Avengers film builds on the entire Multiverse Saga, so familiarity with Loki’s multiverse establishment and Phase 5’s setup is also helpful.</li>
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The MCU’s six phases and two sagas represent a storytelling project without precedent in film history. It’s a complex interconnected narrative spanning years, genres, and characters. How you approach it ultimately depends on the experience you want to have.
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Box office results reveal which films truly connect with moviegoers worldwide. The highest-grossing movies have become touchstones for studios and fans, influencing filmmaking and the way stories are enjoyed on the big screen.
At the top of the list is Avatar (2009), which earned roughly $2.92 billion worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, and has held the crown for more than a decade thanks to its groundbreaking visual effects and immersive world. Not far behind, Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame (2019) brought together over a decade of interconnected storytelling to amass around $2.80 billion globally, while Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) continued the franchise’s dominance with about $2.33 billion.
Sequels, franchise entries, and animated films also rank among the top worldwide box office earners. In 2025, China’s Ne Zha 2 joined the ranks with roughly $2.24 billion, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated movies ever.
Here are 20 films that earned the most at the global box office, revealing trends in audience loyalty, technology, and international market strength.
<h3>The Top 20 at a Glance</h3>
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<th style="padding: 10px;">Rank</th>
<th style="padding: 10px;">Film</th>
<th style="padding: 10px;">Director</th>
<th style="padding: 10px;">Year</th>
<th style="padding: 10px;">Worldwide Gross</th>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">1</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avatar</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-cameron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Cameron</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2009</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$2.92 billion</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-endgame" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Endgame</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2019</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$2.80 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">3</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar-the-way-of-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avatar: The Way of Water</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-cameron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Cameron</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2022</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$2.32 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">4</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/titanic-1997" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Titanic</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-cameron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Cameron</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">1997</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$2.26 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">5</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ne-zha-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ne Zha 2</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jiao-zi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jiao Zi</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2025</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$2.25 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">6</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/j-j-abrams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">J.J. Abrams</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2015</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$2.07 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">7</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-infinity-war" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Infinity War</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Russo</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2018</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$2.05 billion</td>
</tr>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">8</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spider-man-no-way-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spider-Man: No Way Home</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-watts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Watts</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2021</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.92 billion</td>
</tr>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">9</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/inside-out-2-2024-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inside Out 2</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/kelsey-mann" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kelsey Mann</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2024</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.70 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">10</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jurassic-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jurassic World</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/colin-trevorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colin Trevorrow</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2015</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.67 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">11</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lion-king-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Lion King</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jon-favreau" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jon Favreau</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2019</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.66 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">12</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/zootopia-2-2025-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zootopia 2</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jared-bush" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jared Bush</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/byron-howard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Byron Howard</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2025</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.59 billion</td>
</tr>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">13</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-avengers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Avengers</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joss-whedon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Whedon</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2012</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.52 billion</td>
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<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">14</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/furious-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Furious 7</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-wan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Wan</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2015</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.52 billion</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">15</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/top-gun-maverick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Gun: Maverick</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joseph-kosinski" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joseph Kosinski</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2022</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.49 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">16</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barbie-2023-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbie</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/greta-gerwig" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greta Gerwig</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2023</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.45 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">17</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frozen-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frozen II</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jennifer-lee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jennifer Lee</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chris-buck" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Buck</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2019</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.45 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">18</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Age of Ultron</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joss-whedon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Whedon</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2015</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.40 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">19</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-super-mario-bros-movie-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Super Mario Bros. Movie</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/michael-jelenic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Jelenic</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/aaron-horvath" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aaron Horvath</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2023</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.36 billion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">20</td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px;"><a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/ryan-coogler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Coogler</a></td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">2018</td>
<td style="padding: 10px; text-align: center;">$1.35 billion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>1. Avatar (2009)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-cameron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Cameron</a> developed new technology for <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avatar</a>, enabling actors <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/sam-worthington" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sam Worthington</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/zoe-saldana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoe Saldaña</a> to portray the Na’vi on Pandora with notable realism.
Cameron wrote the script in the mid-1990s and waited until film technology could match his vision. Avatar grossed about $2.92 billion worldwide, holding the top spot at the box office. Home video and re-releases contributed to its total revenue and long-term presence in theaters.
The production won 3 Academy Awards for Art Direction, Cinematography, and Visual Effects. The story follows paraplegic Marine Jake Sully, who enters the Na’vi world through an avatar body, falls in love with Neytiri, and ultimately chooses to defend Pandora against human exploitation.
Environmental themes, world-building, and visual effects brought audiences back to theaters. Avatar became a successful IMAX release and expanded into theme parks, games, and a lasting franchise.
Plex fans call it the “best movie ever” and “a nearly perfect film that, while thin in the depth of plot, is a masterclass in world building.” Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23257 size-blog rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-800x278.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-800x278.png 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-300x104.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-1024x356.png 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-768x267.png 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-640x223.png 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-400x139.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora-150x52.png 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1_pandora.png 1242w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Available to watch now on Disney+ and other streaming apps. See more options on <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where to Watch Avatar here</a>.
<h3>2. Avengers: Endgame (2019)</h3>
Spoiler alert: Haven’t seen the movie? Stop reading here. 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/anthony-russo-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joe-russo-37" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Russo</a> directed the epic conclusion to a story that began with <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/iron-man" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iron Man</a> in 2008. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/robert-downey-jr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Downey Jr.</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chris-evans" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Evans</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/scarlett-johansson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scarlett Johansson</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chris-hemsworth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Hemsworth</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/mark-ruffalo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Ruffalo</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jeremy-renner" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeremy Renner</a>, and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/paul-rudd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony</a> led a cast that united every major hero from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-endgame" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Endgame</a> earned about $2.80 billion worldwide after a decade of interconnected stories. Advance ticket sales overwhelmed websites, and midnight screenings filled theaters around the world.
Despite a three-hour runtime, audiences showed up in massive numbers to see how the saga would end. Tony Stark’s sacrifice and Steve Rogers’ final arc became defining moments in blockbuster cinema. The climactic battle sequence brought together heroes from across the galaxy in a payoff years in the making.
Social media was filled with reactions, theories, and tributes. The film showed the commercial power of long-form franchise storytelling and the value of audience engagement.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-endgame" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-endgame</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23258 size-blog rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-800x379.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-800x379.png 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-300x142.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-1024x485.png 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-768x364.png 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-640x303.png 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-400x190.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame-150x71.png 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2_avengersendgame.png 1220w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Available to watch now on Disney+ and other streaming apps. See more options on <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-endgame" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where to Watch Avengers: Endgame here</a>.
<h3>3. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-cameron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Cameron</a> returned to Pandora 13 years after the original film with a sequel that once again pushed technical boundaries. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar-the-way-of-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avatar: The Way of Water</a> earned about $2.32 billion worldwide, confirming that audiences were still eager for an immersive theatrical spectacle.
The story follows Jake Sully, Neytiri, and their children as they seek refuge with the ocean-dwelling Metkayina clan. Cameron and his team developed new underwater performance capture techniques to bring the marine world of Pandora to life with stunning detail.
The film’s longer runtime introduced new cultures, creatures, and environmental themes. Premium formats like IMAX and 3D contributed to its box office success, attracting viewers interested in enhanced visuals.
The sequel explored themes of family, displacement, and survival. The film’s strong performance suggested that audiences remain interested in theatrical releases designed for large screens.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar-the-way-of-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar-the-way-of-water</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23259 size-blog rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-800x311.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-800x311.png 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-300x117.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-1024x399.png 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-768x299.png 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-640x249.png 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-400x156.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater-150x58.png 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3_avatarwayofwater.png 1228w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Available to watch now on Disney+ and other streaming apps. See more options on <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avatar-the-way-of-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where to Watch Avatar: The Way of Water here</a>.
<h3>4. Titanic (1997)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-cameron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Cameron’s</a> romantic disaster film earned about $2.26 billion worldwide across its original run and re-releases. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/leonardo-dicaprio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leonardo DiCaprio</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/kate-winslet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kate Winslet</a> starred as Jack and Rose, characters from different backgrounds aboard the RMS Titanic.
The film won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, tying the record set by<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ben-hur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben-Hur</a>, the 1959 epic historical drama. Cameron’s meticulous recreation of the ship, combined with sweeping romance and tragedy, captivated audiences worldwide.
Titanic spent 15 weeks at the top of the box office. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/celine-dion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celine Dion’s</a> “My Heart Will Go On” also became a popular song associated with the film.
A 3D re-release in 2012 added to its total earnings. To this day, Titanic continues to attract new viewers.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/titanic-1997" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/titanic-1997</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23260 size-blog rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-800x407.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-800x407.png 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-300x152.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-1024x520.png 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-768x390.png 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-640x325.png 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-400x203.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic-150x76.png 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4_titanic.png 1208w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Titanic is available to <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/titanic-1997" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rent on Plex</a>.
<h3>5. Ne Zha 2 (2025)</h3>
The Chinese animated sequel <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ne-zha-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ne Zha 2</a> earned about $2.24 billion worldwide, with most of its sales coming from mainland China. Directed by <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jiao-zi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jiao Zi</a>, the film built on the original’s popularity and expanded its story.
With a production budget of about $80 million, the film achieved a high return on investment. It surpassed previous single-market records and became the highest-grossing movie released in a single territory.
Drawing from classical Chinese mythology, including <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/investiture-of-the-gods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Investiture of the Gods</a>, the story blends traditional themes with modern ideas about identity and self-determination. Word of mouth, holiday timing, and national pride contributed to its performance.
The film also had strong IMAX attendance and international releases in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Its success showed that non-English animated films can achieve high box office results.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ne-zha-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ne-zha-ii</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23261 size-blog rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-800x318.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-800x318.png 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-300x119.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-1024x407.png 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-768x305.png 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-640x255.png 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-400x159.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2-150x60.png 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/5_nezha2.png 1222w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Ze Zha II is available to <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ne-zha-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rent on Plex</a>.
<h3>6. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)</h3>
After a decade away from episodic Star Wars films, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Force Awakens</a> arrived with enormous expectations. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/j-j-abrams" target="_blank" rel="noopener">J.J. Abrams</a> directed a story that introduced a new generation of heroes while reuniting audiences with icons such as Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Chewbacca. The result was one of the most anticipated movie releases in modern history.
The film grossed roughly $2.07 billion worldwide, driven by record-breaking opening weekends across multiple territories. Fans camped outside theatres, websites buckled under ticket demand, and marketing campaigns carefully teased characters and story elements without revealing major plot points. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/harrison-ford" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harrison Ford’s</a> return as Han Solo, in particular, generated widespread excitement.
The story centered on Rey, Finn, and Kylo Ren, setting up a new trilogy that blended nostalgia with fresh narrative directions. Practical effects and real sets gave the film a visual style that echoed the original trilogy, pleasing longtime fans who had missed that tactile feel.
By successfully balancing legacy characters with new faces, The Force Awakens revived the franchise for a new era while reminding audiences why Star Wars remains one of cinema’s most powerful brands.
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<h3>7. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)</h3>
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<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-infinity-war" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Infinity War</a> brought together an unprecedented number of Marvel heroes in a single story, delivering a scale of spectacle rarely seen before. Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film grossed about $2.05 billion worldwide and served as the dramatic buildup to the conclusion that would arrive the following year.
The movie introduced Thanos as a fully realized antagonist, with <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/josh-brolin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Josh Brolin’s</a> performance giving the character emotional depth and philosophical motivation. His quest to collect the Infinity Stones and wipe out half of all life created genuine tension that resonated far beyond typical superhero stakes.
Years of interconnected storytelling paid off as characters from different franchises crossed paths for the first time. The shocking ending, which left many heroes disintegrated and the universe in chaos, stunned audiences and sparked global conversation.
Social media, fan theories, and speculation dominated the months that followed, making the wait for Endgame part of the overall experience. Infinity War demonstrated how blockbuster films could generate not just revenue, but sustained cultural engagement.
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<h3>8. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)</h3>
This multiverse-spanning adventure united three generations of Spider-Man, with <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/tom-holland" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Holland</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/tobey-maguire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tobey Maguire</a>, and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/andrew-garfield" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andrew Garfield</a> sharing the screen for the first time. The film earned approximately $1.92 billion worldwide, becoming one of the biggest releases of the pandemic era.
The story brought back villains from earlier Spider-Man films, including Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and Electro, weaving them into a narrative that explored sacrifice, responsibility, and personal growth. Nostalgia played a significant role, but Holland’s emotionally driven performance grounded it.
Advance ticket sales were so intense that many theatre and ticketing sites crashed under the demand. Fans were eager not only to see familiar faces return, but to watch how they would interact in a single storyline.
The film’s success despite COVID-era challenges signaled the return of movies to the big screen and proved that audiences would still turn out in big numbers for events that felt truly special. It also reinforced Spider-Man’s place as one of the most beloved characters in popular culture.
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<h3>9. Inside Out 2 (2024)</h3>
Pixar’s sequel to its beloved emotional adventure took Riley into adolescence, introducing new feelings such as Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment. The film earned around $1.70 billion worldwide, making it one of the most successful animated movies ever released.
The original <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/inside-out-2015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inside Out</a> resonated with audiences by turning abstract emotions into relatable characters, and the sequel deepened that concept by tackling the complexities of growing up. Parents and children alike found meaning in its honest portrayal of identity, pressure, and emotional change.
The returning voice cast, including <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/amy-poehler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amy Poehler</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/phyllis-smith" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Phyllis Smith</a>, gave continuity to the story, while the new characters added humor and emotional nuance. Critics praised the sequel for handling sensitive themes without losing Pixar’s trademark warmth and wit.
Its box office success confirmed that audiences remain hungry for animated films that combine entertainment with thoughtful storytelling. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/inside-out-2-2024-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inside Out 2</a> proved that emotional intelligence can be just as powerful a draw as spectacle.
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<h3>10. Jurassic World (2015)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jurassic-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jurassic World</a> imagined what would happen if John Hammond’s dinosaur park finally became fully operational. Starring <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chris-pratt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Pratt</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/bryce-dallas-howard" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bryce Dallas Howard</a>, the film grossed roughly $1.67 billion worldwide, becoming one of the biggest releases of the decade.
The story introduced the genetically engineered Indominus Rex, a creature that represented the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition. Its escape triggered chaos throughout the park, forcing visitors and staff into a desperate fight for survival.
Director <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/colin-trevorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colin Trevorrow</a> balanced nostalgia for <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/steven-spielberg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steven Spielberg’s</a> original <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jurassic-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jurassic Park</a> with modern blockbuster pacing and effects. The raptor training sequences and large-scale set pieces became audience favorites.
The film’s success launched a new trilogy and reaffirmed the enduring appeal of dinosaurs on the big screen. By blending awe, fear, and spectacle, Jurassic World showed that some cinematic ideas never go extinct.
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<h3>11. The Lion King (2019)</h3>
Disney’s photorealistic reimagining of <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lion-king-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Lion King</a> transformed the 1994 animated classic into a visually ambitious spectacle. Directed by Jon Favreau, the film used advanced CGI to create lifelike animals and African landscapes while preserving the story that had already become one of Disney’s most cherished properties. The film went on to earn roughly $1.66 billion worldwide, making it one of the most successful Disney releases of the modern era.
The voice cast combined returning legend <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-earl-jones" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Earl Jones</a> as Mufasa with a new generation of performers, including <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/donald-glover" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donald Glover</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/beyonce" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beyoncé</a>, and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chiwetel-ejiofor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chiwetel Ejiofor</a>. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/hans-zimmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hans Zimmer</a> also returned to adapt and expand his iconic musical score, giving the remake a familiar emotional core even as the visuals moved into new territory.
Audience nostalgia played a major role in its box office success, but so did curiosity about seeing a beloved animated story recreated in a hyper-realistic format. Families who had grown up with the original brought their children to experience it on the biggest screens available.
The film’s success affirmed Disney’s strategy of revisiting classic animated films with cutting-edge technology, turning nostalgia into a powerful commercial engine.
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<h3>12. Zootopia 2 (2025)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/zootopia-2-2025-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zootopia 2</a> continued the story of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, expanding the bustling animal metropolis into a larger and more complex world. The sequel earned approximately $1.59 billion worldwide, setting a new record for Walt Disney Animation Studios and surpassing the studio’s previous benchmarks.
The film arrived with significant anticipation after the original Zootopia developed a strong global following, particularly in Asian markets. China, in particular, played a significant role in the sequel’s success, reflecting the franchise’s unique cultural resonance there.
Critics and audiences praised the sequel for maintaining the first film’s balance of humor, social commentary, and inventive world-building. The story deepened the characters’ relationships while introducing new species, districts, and conflicts that broadened the universe’s scope.
Strategic marketing partnerships across retail, food, and apparel brands helped keep the film in the public eye long before and after its release. Zootopia 2 showed how animated franchises can grow in both narrative ambition and financial reach when audiences stay emotionally invested.
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<h3>13. The Avengers (2012)</h3>
When <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-avengers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Avengers</a> arrived in 2012, it changed the way studios approached blockbuster storytelling. For the first time, heroes introduced in separate films came together in a single crossover event. The gamble paid off, with the film earning around $1.52 billion worldwide and launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe into a new phase of dominance.
Directed by <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/joss-whedon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joss Whedon</a>, the film brought together Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye to fight Loki, balancing action, humor, and character chemistry. The Battle of New York finale set a new standard for superhero spectacle on a city-wide scale.
Audiences responded strongly to the feeling that they were witnessing something unprecedented. Years of standalone films suddenly made sense as part of a larger narrative, rewarding loyal viewers with moments of connection and payoff.
The film’s success validated Marvel’s shared-universe strategy and laid the groundwork for the interconnected storytelling that would dominate the genre for more than a decade.
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<h3>14. Furious 7 (2015)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/furious-7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Furious 7</a> became one of the most emotionally charged entries in the Fast & Furious franchise, partly due to the tragic death of actor <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/paul-walker" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paul Walker</a> during production. The film went on to gross approximately $1.52 billion worldwide, driven by both blockbuster spectacle and a powerful farewell to one of its core characters.
Directed by <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-wan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Wan</a>, the movie delivered increasingly outrageous action sequences, including skydiving cars and gravity-defying stunts, thrilling audiences. At the same time, it carried a more somber emotional undercurrent as Brian O’Conner, Walker’s character, was written out of the series.
Digital effects and careful editing enabled Walker’s remaining scenes to be completed respectfully, with his brothers serving as body doubles. The final tribute sequence, set to “See You Again,” became one of the most memorable moments in franchise history.
The combination of heartfelt emotion and over-the-top entertainment helped Furious 7 resonate with longtime fans while attracting new audiences.
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<h3>15. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)</h3>
More than three decades after the original, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/top-gun-maverick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Top Gun: Maverick</a> became one of the most surprising box office success stories in modern cinema. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/tom-cruise" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Cruise</a> returned as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, now a veteran test pilot tasked with training a new generation of naval aviators. The film earned roughly $1.49 billion worldwide, making it one of the biggest releases of the 2020s.
What set the film apart was its commitment to practical filmmaking. Cruise insisted that actors be placed inside real fighter jets rather than relying on green screens, creating visceral aerial sequences that audiences could feel. The intense flight scenes gave the movie an authenticity rarely seen in modern action films.
Emotionally, the story tied Maverick’s journey to unresolved trauma from the original film, particularly through <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/miles-teller" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Miles Teller’s</a> portrayal of Goose’s son. Nostalgia and fresh storytelling combined to create an experience that appealed to longtime fans and new viewers alike.
Strong word of mouth kept the film in theatres for months, proving that a well-crafted spectacle can still drive massive audience turnout.
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<h3>16. Barbie (2023)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/greta-gerwig" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Greta Gerwig’s</a> <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barbie-2023-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbie</a> became far more than a toy adaptation, emerging as one of the most culturally influential films of the decade. The movie earned roughly $1.45 billion worldwide, driven by an unprecedented marketing campaign and a story that blended comedy, satire, and social commentary.
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/margot-robbie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Margot Robbie’s</a> performance as Barbie balanced charm with vulnerability, while <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/ryan-gosling" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Gosling’s</a> portrayal of Ken became an unexpected breakout. The film’s bright, stylized aesthetic dominated fashion and social media for months, turning moviegoing into a themed cultural event.
Beyond its visual appeal, the film explored themes of identity, gender expectations, and self-worth, sparking conversation far outside typical blockbuster circles. That combination of substance and spectacle gave it broad appeal across age groups and demographics.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barbie-2023-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barbie-2023-4</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23273 size-blog rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-800x319.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-800x319.png 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-300x120.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-1024x409.png 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-768x306.png 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-640x255.png 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-400x160.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie-150x60.png 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/16_barbie.png 1228w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Barbie is available to <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/barbie-2023-4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rent on Plex</a>.
<h3>17. Frozen II (2019)</h3>
The sequel to Disney’s modern fairy tale expanded the mythology of Anna and Elsa while taking the story in darker, more mature directions. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frozen-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Frozen II</a> earned roughly $1.45 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Walt Disney Animation films of all time.
The film explored the origins of Elsa’s powers and introduced themes of environmental responsibility, history, and identity. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/idina-menzel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Idina Menzel</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/kristen-bell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kristen Bell</a> returned to anchor the emotional core of the story, while new songs like “Into the Unknown” added to the franchise’s musical legacy.
Visually, the sequel represented a significant leap forward, with more detailed animation, realistic water effects, and richer environments. These technical improvements made the enchanted forest and surrounding landscapes feel more immersive.
Audiences appreciated how the sequel respected younger viewers while offering deeper emotional layers for older fans, showing that animated storytelling can grow alongside its audience.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frozen-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frozen-ii</a>
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Available to watch now on Disney+ and other streaming apps. See more options on <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frozen-ii" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where to Watch Frozen II here</a>.
<h3>18. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)</h3>
Marvel’s second Avengers team-up expanded the scale of the franchise and cemented the superhero ensemble formula as one of Hollywood’s most reliable box office engines. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers: Age of Ultron</a> earned roughly $1.40 billion worldwide, proving that the success of the first film was no fluke.
The story follows Tony Stark’s attempt to create a global defense program, which instead produces Ultron, an artificial intelligence determined to wipe out humanity. Voiced by <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/james-spader" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Spader</a>, Ultron became one of Marvel’s most distinctive villains, combining chilling philosophy with dark humor.
The film introduced major new characters, including Wanda Maximoff, Pietro Maximoff, and Vision, all of whom would play key roles in later Marvel stories. Its globe-spanning action sequences, from South Africa to South Korea to the floating city of Sokovia, pushed the franchise further into blockbuster spectacle.
While more divisive among critics than its predecessor, the movie’s box office performance confirmed the Avengers as a permanent fixture at the top of the global entertainment industry.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23275 size-blog rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-800x321.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-800x321.png 800w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-300x120.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-1024x411.png 1024w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-768x308.png 768w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-640x257.png 640w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-400x160.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron-150x60.png 150w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/18_avengersageofultron.png 1252w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Available to watch now on Disney+ and other streaming apps. See more options on <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/avengers-age-of-ultron" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where to Watch Avengers: Age of Ultron here</a>.
<h3>19. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)</h3>
Nintendo’s iconic plumber finally received a big-screen adaptation that connected with audiences worldwide. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-super-mario-bros-movie-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Super Mario Bros. Movie</a> earned about $1.36 billion globally, becoming the highest-grossing video game adaptation in film history.
Rather than reinventing the franchise, the movie leaned into its colourful roots. Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser were presented in a fast-paced animated adventure filled with visual references to decades of beloved games. <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/jack-black" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jack Black’s</a> performance as Bowser became a standout, especially with the viral success of the song “Peaches.”
The film’s appeal crossed generations. Longtime Nintendo fans appreciated the Easter eggs and faithful character designs, while younger audiences embraced the bright animation and slapstick humor. Illumination’s family-friendly style made the movie highly accessible, particularly for repeat viewings.
Its success demonstrated that video game films could thrive when they respected their source material, opening the door for future Nintendo and gaming adaptations on the big screen.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-super-mario-bros-movie-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-super-mario-bros-movie-2023</a>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-23276 rad-20" src="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/19_supermario.png" alt="" width="800" srcset="https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/19_supermario.png 618w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/19_supermario-300x116.png 300w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/19_supermario-400x154.png 400w, https://www.plex.tv/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/19_supermario-150x58.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />
Available to watch now on Amazon Prime and other streaming apps. See more options on <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-super-mario-bros-movie-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where to Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie here</a>.
<h3>20. Black Panther (2018)</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Black Panther</a> was more than a box office hit. It became a cultural milestone. The film earned roughly $1.35 billion worldwide and brought Afrofuturism, African-inspired design, and Black superhero storytelling to the center of global pop culture.
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/chadwick-boseman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chadwick Boseman’s</a> performance as T’Challa gave the character dignity, strength, and emotional depth. Wakanda was presented as a richly imagined world with its own technology, traditions, and political structure, setting it apart from typical superhero settings.
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/person/michael-b-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael B. Jordan’s</a> Killmonger added complexity by presenting a villain whose motivations reflected real-world injustice, elevating the story beyond a simple good-versus-evil narrative. The film won multiple Academy Awards for costume design, production design, and score.
Its impact extended beyond cinema into fashion, education, and conversations about representation, proving that blockbuster entertainment can also carry lasting cultural weight.
Check out more fan and critic reviews here, and join the conversation: <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther</a>
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Available to watch now on Disney+ and other streaming apps. See more options on <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/black-panther" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Where to Watch Black Panther here</a>.
<h3>What These Numbers Tell Us</h3>
Seven films grossed over $2 billion worldwide, with Avatar leading the pack. All of the movies on this list had a theatrical run, including re-releases, in the 21st century.
Among the elite list of 60 billion-dollar grossing films are sequels, Disney remakes, and iconic franchises such as Star Wars, Avatar, James Bond, The Lord of the Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park, The Dark Knight, Transformers, and Disney and Pixar animated features.
IMAX reported global box-office grosses of $1.28 billion in 2025, a record for the company, up 40% from 2024. Ne Zha 2, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, F1, and Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning were the top five films on IMAX screens globally.
Gower Street Analytics increased its 2025 global box office projection to $34.1 billion, up from its December forecast of $33 billion, driven by Ne Zha 2’s performance. Cinemas in the U.S. and Canada sold an estimated $8.87 billion in tickets in 2025, representing a modest 1.5% increase on 2024’s domestic revenues.
<h3>The Pattern Behind the Profits</h3>
The films that achieve the highest box office performance share specific characteristics. Spectacle combined with emotional investment drives repeat viewing. Superhero ensembles deliver narrative payoffs that reward audiences who followe interconnected stories across multiple years. Animated features explore universal themes of family and identity that resonate with both children and adults.
Premium-format presentations, including IMAX and 3D, continue to drive revenue for visually ambitious productions. Audiences pay premium prices for premium theatrical conditions when films deliver visuals that home viewing cannot replicate. James Cameron’s films consistently dominate premium format revenue because his productions are designed specifically for those conditions.
The success of Ne Zha 2, the first non-English-language film to gross $2 billion worldwide, marks a notable development in global entertainment consumption. The Chinese animated feature proved that Asian stories can compete with and surpass Western blockbusters when production quality and storytelling resonate with home audiences.
PG-rated family films outperformed PG-13 and R-rated films at the 2025 box office, with PG films generating $2.7 billion in the U.S. and Canada, compared with $2.5 billion for PG-13 and $2.4 billion for R-rated movies.
These 20 films represent productions that intersected massive marketing campaigns, innovative filmmaking techniques, beloved intellectual properties, and storytelling that crosses cultural and demographic boundaries. The pattern remains consistent. Audiences reward films that deliver both spectacle and genuine emotional connection.
The post <a href="https://www.plex.tv/blog/20-highest-grossing-movies-of-all-time-finding-the-audiences-favorites/">20 Highest Grossing Movies of All Time: Finding The Audience’s Favorites</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.plex.tv">Plex</a>.
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Plus, what’s leaving soon. </h3>
Get your watchlists ready, we’ve got a fresh new lineup of movies and TV headed your way. From critically-acclaimed hits to comfort-watch faves, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the latest and binge accordingly. 
<h3>New on Plex in March</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/1408" target="_blank">1408</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/3-generations" target="_blank">3 Generations</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/acts-of-violence-2018" target="_blank">Acts Of Violence</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/aftersun-2022" target="_blank">Aftersun</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/ash-vs-evil-dead" target="_blank">Ash vs. Evil Dead</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bachelorette" target="_blank">Bachelorette</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/belly" target="_blank">Belly</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/big-mommas-like-father-like-son" target="_blank">Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/blue-steel" target="_blank">Blue Steel</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/boys-on-the-side" target="_blank">Boys On The Side</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/breaking-and-entering" target="_blank">Breaking And Entering</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/burnt" target="_blank">Burnt</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/but-im-a-cheerleader" target="_blank">But I’m A Cheerleader</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/captain-fantastic" target="_blank">Captain Fantastic</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/chained-2012" target="_blank">Chained</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/citizenfour" target="_blank">Citizenfour</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/close-2022-1" target="_blank">Close</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dark-places" target="_blank">Dark Places</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/de-palma" target="_blank">De Palma</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dont-say-a-word" target="_blank">Don’t Say A Word</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/draft-day" target="_blank">Draft Day</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dragged-across-concrete" target="_blank">Dragged Across Concrete</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/empire-records" target="_blank">Empire Records</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/epic-movie" target="_blank">Epic Movie</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/euphoria-2018" target="_blank">Euphoria</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ex-machina" target="_blank">Ex Machina</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/filth" target="_blank">Filth</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/first-reformed" target="_blank">First Reformed</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/free-fire" target="_blank">Free Fire</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/freeheld" target="_blank">Freeheld</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/friends-with-kids" target="_blank">Friends With Kids</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/gods-creatures" target="_blank">God’s Creatures</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/high-rise-2015" target="_blank">High-Rise</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/i-saw-the-tv-glow" target="_blank">I Saw The TV Glow</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/i-frankenstein" target="_blank">I, Frankenstein</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/into-the-forest" target="_blank">Into the Forest</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/it-follows" target="_blank">It Follows</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jackie-and-ryan" target="_blank">Jackie & Ryan</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jerry-lee-lewis-trouble-in-mind" target="_blank">Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/jobs" target="_blank">Jobs</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/kick-ass" target="_blank">Kick Ass</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/l-a-confidential" target="_blank">L.A. Confidential</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on" target="_blank">Marcel The Shell With Shoes On</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/mary-kills-people" target="_blank">Mary Kills People</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/midsommar-2019" target="_blank">Midsommar</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/minari" target="_blank">Minari</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/monsters" target="_blank">Monsters</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mother-2017" target="_blank">Mother</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/my-days-of-mercy" target="_blank">My Days Of Mercy</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/my-super-ex-girlfriend" target="_blank">My Super Ex-Girlfriend</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/needle-in-a-timestack" target="_blank">Needle In A Timestack</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/oasis-supersonic" target="_blank">Oasis: Supersonic</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/once-upon-a-time-in-america" target="_blank">Once Upon A Time In America</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/one-life-2023" target="_blank">One Life</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/our-kind-of-traitor" target="_blank">Our Kind Of Traitor</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/show/party-down" target="_blank">Party Down</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/pulse-2001" target="_blank">Pulse (2001)</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/room-2015-1" target="_blank">Room</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/safe" target="_blank">Safe</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/showing-up-2023" target="_blank">Showing Up</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/son-of-a-gun" target="_blank">Son Of A Gun</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sorry-to-bother-you" target="_blank">Sorry To Bother You</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/superhero-movie" target="_blank">Superhero Movie</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/texas-killing-fields" target="_blank">Texas Killing Fields</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-bank-job" target="_blank">The Bank Job</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-beaver" target="_blank">The Beaver</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-bling-ring" target="_blank">The Bling Ring</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-captive-2014" target="_blank">The Captive</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-eternal-daughter" target="_blank">The Eternal Daughter</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-forbidden-kingdom" target="_blank">The Forbidden Kingdom</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-future" target="_blank">The Future</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-girl-next-door" target="_blank">The Girl Next Door</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-girlfriend-experience" target="_blank">The Girlfriend Experience</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-great-debaters" target="_blank">The Great Debaters</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-green-knight" target="_blank">The Green Knight</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-grudge" target="_blank">The Grudge</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-happytime-murders" target="_blank">The Happytime Murders</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-hole-in-the-ground-2019" target="_blank">The Hole In The Ground</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-iron-lady" target="_blank">The Iron Lady</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-kid-2019" target="_blank">The Kid</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-last-stand" target="_blank">The Last Stand</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-legend-of-hercules" target="_blank">The Legend Of Hercules</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-man-who-knew-too-little-1997" target="_blank">The Man Who Knew Too Little</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-nut-job" target="_blank">The Nut Job</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-nut-job-2-nutty-by-nature" target="_blank">The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-protege-2021" target="_blank">The Protégé</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-roads-not-taken" target="_blank">The Roads Not Taken</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-souvenir" target="_blank">The Souvenir</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-voices" target="_blank">The Voices</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-whole-truth-2016" target="_blank">The Whole Truth</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/uss-indianapolis-men-of-courage" target="_blank">USS Indianapolis: Men Of Courage</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/when-you-finish-saving-the-world" target="_blank">When You Finish Saving The World</a>
<h3>Leaving Plex in March</h3>
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/1408" target="_blank">1408</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-fish-called-wanda" target="_blank">A Fish Called Wanda</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bachelorette" target="_blank">Bachelorette</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bill-and-teds-excellent-adventure" target="_blank">Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bloodsport-1988" target="_blank">Bloodsport</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/control-2007" target="_blank">Control</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/date-movie" target="_blank">Date Movie</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dead-man-walking" target="_blank">Dead Man Walking</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dirty-rotten-scoundrels" target="_blank">Dirty Rotten Scoundrels</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/draft-day" target="_blank">Draft Day</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/dragged-across-concrete" target="_blank">Dragged Across Concrete</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/escape-from-new-york" target="_blank">Escape From New York</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/fiddler-on-the-roof" target="_blank">Fiddler On The Roof</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/frailty" target="_blank">Frailty</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hannah-and-her-sisters" target="_blank">Hannah And Her Sisters</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hotel-rwanda" target="_blank">Hotel Rwanda</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/it-follows" target="_blank">It Follows</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/joy-ride-2001" target="_blank">Joy Ride</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/judgment-at-nuremberg" target="_blank">Judgment At Nuremberg</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/kick-ass" target="_blank">Kick Ass</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/leaving-las-vegas" target="_blank">Leaving Las Vegas</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/lions-for-lambs" target="_blank">Lions For Lambs</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/macbeth-2015" target="_blank">Macbeth</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/midnight-cowboy" target="_blank">Midnight Cowboy</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/mississippi-burning" target="_blank">Mississippi Burning</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/nerve" target="_blank">Nerve</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/our-idiot-brother" target="_blank">Our Idiot Brother</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ronin" target="_blank">Ronin</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/safe" target="_blank">Safe</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sorry-to-bother-you" target="_blank">Sorry To Bother You</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/superhero-movie" target="_blank">Superhero Movie</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-apartment-1960" target="_blank">The Apartment</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-gift-2015" target="_blank">The Gift</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-great-debaters" target="_blank">The Great Debaters</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-grudge" target="_blank">The Grudge</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-imitation-game" target="_blank">The Imitation Game</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-last-stand" target="_blank">The Last Stand</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-legend-of-hercules" target="_blank">The Legend Of Hercules</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-pianist" target="_blank">The Pianist</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/vampires-suck" target="_blank">Vampires Suck</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/van-wilder" target="_blank">Van Wilder: Party Liaison</a> 
<a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/vicky-cristina-barcelona" target="_blank">Vicky Cristina Barcelona</a>
**Disclaimer: The availability of the above titles is dependent on your region. Check the Plex app for the most up-to-date information.
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<title>New on Plex in February</title>
<link>https://www.plex.tv/blog/new-on-plex-in-february/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[jerry]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Plus, what’s leaving soon. </h3>
February arrives with a little bit of everything. As we celebrate Black History Month and love in all its forms, the month also brings big viewing events like the Super Bowl, the GRAMMY Awards, and the return of the Winter Olympic Games (practicing our triple axel move in the living room as we speak). Whether you’re here for the culture, the conversation, or your next obsession, February’s lineup has plenty to queue up—and even more to talk about.
Our collections this month make it easy to watch something new without overthinking the scroll. We suggest <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/on-demand/list/the-love-hub" target="_blank">The Love Hub</a> to lean into the romance of the season, honoring Black History Month with our <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/on-demand/list/blackcinema" target="_blank">Black Cinema</a> collection, catching up on awards-season standouts in And The Winner Was, or embracing your dark side with <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/on-demand/list/til-death-do-us" target="_blank">Till Death Do Us Part</a>. We have a curated recommendation for every mood. The month also brings a special spotlight on Plex for A24 favorites like <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-ghost-story" target="_blank">A Ghost Story</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/morris-from-america" target="_blank">Morris From America</a>, <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hot-summer-nights" target="_blank">Hot Summer Nights</a>, and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/spring-breakers" target="_blank">Spring Breakers</a>, alongside pure throwback fun with comedy classics <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/bill-and-teds-excellent-adventure" target="_blank">Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure</a> and <a href="https://watch.plex.tv/movie/three-amigos" target="_blank">Three Amigos!</a>—proof that February’s lineup balances prestige, nostalgia, and feel-good escapes in equal measure. All of this, for free, of course.
So with that, we’ll end on the wise words of Bill and Ted. Be excellent to each other and party on, dudes.
<h3>New on Plex in February</h3>
100 Girls 
Abduction 
Adderall Diaries, The 
After Yang 
Akeelah And The Bee 
American Honey 
Ash Vs. Evil Dead 
Backstabbing for Beginners 
Barely Lethal 
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son 
Bleeding Steel 
Brooklyn’s Finest 
Climax 
Colony, The 
Cut Bank 
Death of Dick Long, The 
End Of Watch 
Equals 
Escape Plan 2: Hades 
Escape Plan 3: The Extractors 
Exception, The 
First Cow 
For Colored Girls 
Funny Pages 
Ghost Story, A 
Gift, The 
Ginger & Rosa 
Girlfriend Experience, The 
Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swann III, A 
Gloria Bell 
Glorias, The 
Good Luck Chuck 
Goon: Last Of The Enforcers 
Green Room 
Hobo With A Shotgun 
Hot Summer Nights 
How to Talk to Girls at Parties 
Humans, The 
In Fabric 
Judy 
Juliet, Naked 
Killers 
Laggies 
Last Witch Hunter, The 
Life After Beth 
Little Italy 
Lizzie 
Locke 
Lovers, The 
Low Tide 
Mac & Devin Go To High School 
Manhunt 
Mississippi Grind 
Morris From America 
Mother’s Day 
Nanny Diaries, The 
Never Goin’ Back 
Next Three Days, The 
No Escape 
Obvious Child 
Party Down 
Power Of One, The 
Red Rocket 
Runaway Jury 
Slice 
Slow West 
Source Code 
Souvenir: Part II, The 
Spring Breakers 
Stars At Noon 
Stronger 
Suite Francaise 
Tigerland 
Tusk 
Twenty Feet From Stardom 
Under The Silver Lake 
Vanishing of Sidney Hall, The 
Vigilante, A
<h3>Leaving Plex in February</h3>
Chef 
King Of Comedy, The 
Leprechaun 
Life or Something Like It 
Meet The Spartans 
Negotiator, The 
Out Of The Furnace 
Stars At Noon 
Vampire Academy
**Disclaimer: The availability of the above titles is dependent on your region. Check the Plex app for the most up-to-date information.
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<title>2025 Plex Rewind</title>
<link>https://www.plex.tv/blog/2025-plex-rewind/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[jerry]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The top titles, unique viewing habits, and actors that defined the year in streaming on Plex Another Breakout Year in...
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>The top titles, unique viewing habits, and actors that defined the year in streaming on Plex</h4>
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<h3>Another Breakout Year in Film, Television, and Streaming Entertainment</h3>
When a year kicks off with a Golden Globes spotlighting bold new entries like Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist and reaffirming breakout hits such as Shōgun and Baby Reindeer, you know you’re in for another defining year. No one’s bingo card had KPop Demon Hunters as early-summer breakout ‘stars’ but that’s exactly what happened, and releases like Superman and Wicked: For Good connected hardcore fans in theaters around the world, and Avatar 3 is right on their heels. Prestige TV kept pace, with House of the Dragon, The Bear, and Bridgerton dominating screens and social feeds alike. It was a year that proved, again, just how thrillingly unpredictable entertainment can be. It’s that very surprise that keeps us watching. That very momentum is what keeps us ticking.
In that same vein, it was another milestone year for Plex. As viewers turned to Plex to navigate an increasingly complex streaming universe, we saw new viewing patterns take shape, unexpected titles rise to the top, and a few beloved stars dominate screens around the world. So before we hit play on another year of discovery, let’s rewind and look at the numbers.
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<h3>What We Watched and When</h3>
<h4>2025 Top Movies Each Month on Plex1</h4>
Only 8 different movies topped the list in the eleven months we’re reporting, with several movies dominating two months in a row, based on cumulative minutes streamed on Plex:
<ul>
<li>January: Perfect Strangers</li>
<li>February: The Devil’s Advocate</li>
<li>March: Lawless</li>
<li>April: Homefront</li>
<li>May: Homefront</li>
<li>June: Kandahar</li>
<li>July: Angel Has Fallen</li>
<li>August: Angel Has Fallen</li>
<li>September: Wrong Turn</li>
<li>October: Halloween</li>
<li>November: Halloween</li>
</ul>
<h4>2025 Most Popular Genres on Plex</h4>
We needed the laughs this year. Comedy breaks out in 2025 for the first time in five years, dethroning Action as the #2 most-watched genre. Drama is consistently #1 for over five years running.
<ul>
<li>2025: Drama, Comedy, Action</li>
<li>2024: Drama, Action, Comedy</li>
<li>2023: Drama, Action, Comedy</li>
<li>2022: Drama, Action, Comedy</li>
<li>2021: Drama, Comedy, Action</li>
</ul>
1Based on total minutes streamed between January 1, 2025, and December 12, 2025, for on-demand content available on Plex.
<h4>What Ruled Universal Search This Year2</h4>
With a wide range of titles searched for every day, no matter what platform they’re on, these titles topped Plex user searches:
<ol>
<li>Squid Game</li>
<li>The Summer I Turned Pretty</li>
<li>The Rookie</li>
<li>Stranger Things</li>
<li>Game of Thrones</li>
</ol>
2Based on cumulative searches for titles searched on Plex between January 1, 2025, and December 12, 2025.
>> Plex users searched for Squid Game 2.6x more than Game of Thrones and 2.3x more than Stranger Things. 
>> Romance drives 45% more searches than sci-fi horror.
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<h3>The Stars Driving Discovery</h3>
Even in a world of endless content, viewers continue to follow the stars. In 2025, Plex searches made it clear: familiar faces, comedy staples, and action legends are driving discovery.
<h4>Top-Searched Actors and Actresses of 20253</h4>
Actors
<ol>
<li>Adam Sandler</li>
<li>Jason Statham</li>
<li>Jack Black</li>
<li>Tom Cruise</li>
<li>Keanu Reeves</li>
</ol>
Actresses
<ol>
<li>Scarlett Johansson</li>
<li>Ana de Armas</li>
<li>Jenna Ortega</li>
<li>Anya Taylor-Joy</li>
<li>Emma Myers</li>
</ol>
3Based on cumulative searches for actors on Plex between January 1, 2025, and December 12, 2025.
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<h3>What Pulled Viewers In…and Kept Them Watching</h3>
We never know what cultural moments, legends lost, or unexpected hits are going to move viewers to watch more, but this year, it was a bit of everything:
<h4>Top U.S. Shows: Knots Landing…at #14</h4>
Viewers keep circling the cul-de-sac and can’t get enough of it:
<ol>
<li>Knots Landing</li>
<li>Weeds</li>
<li>The Drew Carey Show</li>
<li>Z Nation</li>
<li>The Following</li>
</ol>
4Based on total minutes streamed between January 1, 2025, and December 12, 2025, by U.S.-based users for on-demand content available on Plex.
>> Long-running, episode-dense series are driving year-long engagement.
<h4>Trending Moments: Where Culture Spiked Streaming Habits</h4>
<h4>Wicked</h4>
Universal searches for the original Wizard of Oz jumped nearly 3x in November, compared to the month prior, driven by Wicked: For Good in theaters and reminding everyone that there’s no place like Oz.
<h4>Louvre Heist</h4>
Following the Louvre Heist, streamers were Feelin’ Heisty: 2x more users marked films from the Ocean’s franchise as watched on Plex in the month after the heist compared to the month prior, and there was a more than40% increase in universal searches for the films.
Top Heist Movies Streamed on Plex in 2025 (from our very own Feelin’ Heisty hub):
<ol>
<li>Triple 9</li>
<li>Weeds</li>
<li>The Maiden Heist</li>
<li>Bandits</li>
<li>King of Thieves</li>
<li>Flawless</li>
</ol>
<h4>Legends Lost but Forever Loved: Keaton + Redford</h4>
In the week following Diane Keaton’s passing, minutes watched for titles of hers available on Plex jumped by over 2.5x, compared to the week prior.
Top Diane Keton movies watched on Plex in 2025 were:
<ol>
<li>And So It Goes</li>
<li>The Big Wedding</li>
<li>Mama’s Boy</li>
<li>Bandits</li>
<li>Smother</li>
<li>Love, Weddings, & Other Disasters</li>
</ol>
Viewers streamed 35% more minutes of Robert Redford titles in the week after his passing, compared to the prior week.
The top Robert Redford movies watched on Plex in 2025 were:
<ol>
<li>All Is Lost</li>
<li>Spy Game</li>
<li>Mama’s Boy</li>
<li>A Walk in the Woods</li>
<li>National Parks Adventure</li>
<li>Truth</li>
</ol>
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<h3>It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year</h3>
Since the year isn’t over, there’s still plenty more to fit in before the ball drops.
<h4>Holiday Highlights: Festive Favorites Took Over</h4>
As the holidays roll in, audiences across the U.S., U.K., and Canada are leaning into seasonal comfort watches – with It’s A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol proving to be universal go-tos – showing just how much tradition shapes what we stream.
<h4>Top Holiday Watches by Country5</h4>
United States:
<ol>
<li>Hallmark Movies & More channel</li>
<li>Holiday Favorites by Lifetime channel</li>
<li>It’s A Wonderful Life</li>
<li>Holiday Baking Championship</li>
<li>A Christmas Carol</li>
</ol>
United Kingdom: 
<ol>
<li>Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!</li>
<li>GREAT! Christmas</li>
<li>It’s A Wonderful Life</li>
<li>A Christmas Carol</li>
<li>A Christmas Horror Story</li>
</ol>
Canada:
<ol>
<li>It’s A Wonderful Life</li>
<li>Heartiest Christmas</li>
<li>Deck The Halls</li>
<li>A Christmas Carol</li>
<li>Reindeer Games</li>
</ol>
5Based on total minutes streamed on Plex between November 1, 2025, and December 1, 2025, by U.S., UK, and Canada-based users.
What 2026 will bring is hard to say, but we’re liking this momentum and expecting the unexpected.
<h4>About Plex Data & Insights</h4>
Plex connects entertainment lovers to their streaming content, no matter where it’s hosted – in their own digital libraries, across any of their premium subscription services, or free streaming content that’s available directly on Plex. So we know what the viewers are searching for, what they want to watch next, and what is inspiring their next watch (no matter where it is). With more than 45k free, on-demand (AVOD) titles and 1,500 FAST channels, streaming free content on Plex is more accessible than ever before. The 25MM monthly active users from across over 240 countries and territories, and a decade and a half in providing streaming viewers access to discover the widest selection of streaming television and film content, Plex data is a true compass for streaming behavior and insights.
The post <a href="https://www.plex.tv/blog/2025-plex-rewind/">2025 Plex Rewind</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.plex.tv">Plex</a>.
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