How Long Are All Marvel Movies?
Marvel’s cinematic universe has become a cornerstone of modern cinema, captivating audiences with its expansive storytelling and diverse characters. One common question that often arises among fans is: how long are all Marvel movies? This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the total runtime of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, from the earliest origins to the latest releases.
Calculating the total runtime of all Marvel movies is no small feat, as the MCU boasts an impressive 29 films as of 2023. These films range from the original Marvel movies like “Iron Man” and “The Avengers” to the latest installments such as “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Eternals.” To determine the total runtime, we’ll need to add up the durations of each film, taking into account both the theatrical releases and the extended editions, if available.
Starting with the original Marvel movies, “Iron Man” (2008) has a runtime of 126 minutes, while “The Incredible Hulk” (2008) clocks in at 112 minutes. “Iron Man 2” (2010) has a runtime of 124 minutes, and “Thor” (2011) is 114 minutes long. The first “Avengers” film, “The Avengers” (2012), runs for 143 minutes. The runtime of “Iron Man 3” (2013) is 130 minutes, and “Thor: The Dark World” (2013) is 112 minutes. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) has a runtime of 136 minutes, followed by “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) at 121 minutes and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) at 136 minutes.
Continuing with the MCU, “Ant-Man” (2015) runs for 118 minutes, while “Captain America: Civil War” (2016) has a runtime of 147 minutes. “Doctor Strange” (2016) is 115 minutes long, and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2023) is 167 minutes. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) has a runtime of 133 minutes, followed by “Black Panther” (2018) at 134 minutes and “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) at 149 minutes. “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) runs for 118 minutes, and “Captain Marvel” (2019) is 124 minutes long.
As we move into the latest films, “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) has a runtime of 181 minutes, “Spider-Man: Far From Home” (2019) is 134 minutes, and “Black Widow” (2021) runs for 133 minutes. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) has a runtime of 129 minutes, and “Eternals” (2021) is 157 minutes long. Lastly, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) has a runtime of 155 minutes, and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (2022) is 126 minutes.
Adding up all these runtimes, the total runtime of all Marvel movies in the MCU is approximately 5,958 minutes, or roughly 99 hours and 18 minutes. This is an impressive feat for a cinematic universe that has grown exponentially over the years, providing fans with countless hours of entertainment and a sense of continuity that has become synonymous with the Marvel brand.
