Best MCU Phase 4 Movies and TV Shows

Summary

• Many Phase 4 Marvel shows and movies are widely praised for their unique stories and character depth, despite criticism.

• Hawkeye, Moon Knight, and Wandavision are among the well-received Phase 4 series, bringing new heroes and engaging stories.

• Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness and Spider-Man: No Way Home offer exciting multiverse explorations, impressive action and fan-favorite cameos.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated the superhero movie space since its release Iron Man. After the Infinity Saga, however, the MCU turned to mass content production, producing many series and films in Phase 4.

While many have said that this change of pace has brought Marvel's spotlight down on the movie scene, others are praising the incredible depth these new shows and movies have. Despite the arguments for and against the media released in Phase 4, there is general agreement about which films and series are better received and contribute more to the universe.

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Hawkeye

The underrated avenger and newcomer Kate Bishop

Some fans have argued that the multifaceted aspects of the MCU's Phase 4 took away from the grounded story. Hawkeye went back to street-level justice, which is what helped superhero movies take off in the industry in the first place. IN Hawkeyethe audience watches as Kate Bishop works alongside Clint Barton to stop the Kingpin.

This series also introduces Echo, a new street-level hero. With impressive action sequences, an honorable story and colorful characters, Hawkeye is a treat for any Marvel fan.

9

Wanda vision

A creative dive into Wanda's psyche

Wanda vision was the first series introduced in the MCU and made its debut on Disney+. With episodes based on old American TV, the series became incredibly popular, mainly because it was a leading event after the events of the Infinity Saga.

With each episode released, Wanda vision was constantly discussed on social media, as fans tried to figure out the show and point out Easter eggs here and there. Wanda vision is a great series that leads fans on with cliffhangers and hints about what's happening in real life.

8

Moon Knight

Fan favorite finally comes from comic books to live-action

Moon Knight is a fan-favorite hero in Marvel Comics, and many Marvel fans were very excited for the Hand of Khonshu to make his MCU debut. To avoid the mistakes of multiversal storytelling, Moon Knight focused solely on Steven and Marc's origin story, while providing a compelling superhero story.

Despite small cinematic changes to the character, such as his transformations, Moon Knight is a nice introduction to the hero. The show is also a tantalizing start to what Marc and Steven can bring to the universe in the future.

7

Ms. Marvel

Entertaining, meaningful and grounded

Ms. Marvel is the highest-rated MCU show on Rotten Tomatoes, and it also gets fair ratings from other sources, like IMDb (6.2/10) and Common Sense Media's 4/5 rating. This is all for good reason, as Ms. Marvel provides yet another origin story with a unique twist on the character.

The story that Ms. Marvel telling is comical, heartfelt and honest, which makes it such a fascinating show to watch. Despite the changes in character, she remains loyal to and representative of her comic books.

6

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness

Multiversal threats and cameos

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was among the most anticipated Marvel movies of 2022. While Phase 4 focused on the multiverse, the second Doctor Strange the film delved into the concept with much more confidence. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was decently received by fans and was an enjoyable watch that held many surprises throughout the film.

The antagonist of the film, Scarlet Witch, drives the story through her attempts to take the newly introduced hero, America Chavez, for herself. With color, effects, action and many cameos, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a must for all MCU fans.

5

Falcon And The Winter Soldier

A great Buddy-Cop series

The second Marvel series to debut on Disney+, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier also featured a more grounded story than other Phase 4 media. Now that Steve Rodgers is gone, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes find themselves trying to fill his shoes together, with Sam Wilson struggling to live up to the name of Captain America.

In this series, the two set out to stop a terrorist organization, as well as the wrongfully entitled Captain America, John Walker. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has relevant storytelling, as well as practical layers that discuss society.

4

Loki (S1)

Expands the universe and embraces Loki's evolution

Loki was a series that fans were excited to see after the events Avengers: Endgamewhere the heroes had accidentally let Loki escape with the Tesseract. Following these events, Loki is captured by the TVA and put to work by Mobius, a TVA worker with a unique interest in the God of Mischief.

Loki adds much more Marvel Cinematic Universewhile giving viewers a unique Marvel experience with amazing characters. Loki Season 2 takes the events of Season 1 even further, giving fans all the more reason to watch through Loki season 1.

3

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Exceptional introduction of an underrated character to live action

Apart from Eternal, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was the only MCU Phase 4 film to focus on a new character being introduced to the evolving universe. Received positively by fans, Shang Chi worked very well, as the film was superbly written, directed and acted.

Working together with the engaging narrative in Shang Chithe action sequences in the film were among the best in the entire MCU. With the real mandarin as the film's tragic antagonist, Shang Chi explores complex familial themes of heritage and identity, creating a dynamic that flawlessly serves as the story's heart.

2

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

A respectful and honorable film

Many viewers wondered how Black Panther 2 would perform following the passing of the incredible actor Chadwick Boseman. When the trailer and footage was released, many fans were impressed by how the film respected the former Black Panther actor and honorably allowed viewers to mourn the loss.

Shuri has now taken on the Black Panther mantle and takes on Namor in this powerful sequel. Characters, new and old, are wonderfully written, and the clash between Namor and Wakanda makes sense for the modern world.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home

Basis for multiverse stories

Comments, ratings, leaks, interviews and so many other forms of media led to the huge expectation that Spider-Man: No Way Home was held at the time before it was released. After the release of the trailer, the anticipation for this film reached a peak, which caused the third film in the film MCU The Spider-Man trilogy is going to be a powerhouse when it hits theaters. In this seminal Spider-Man film, Peter Parker faces new threats as villains from across the multiverse make their way to his universe.

Along with these enemies, all of which come from previous Spider-Man films since Raimi's trilogy, come the beloved Spider-Men. The mix of nostalgia, Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire reprising their roles, past villains and Tom Holland's character development, Spider-Man: No Way Home has made its way as one of the best Spider-Man movies of all time.