Updated October 20, 2026
The watch order, without the spreadsheet.
Release order, chronological order, and a shorter cut for the MCU, Star Wars, Fate, One Piece, Naruto, and the other franchises people restart every year.
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01Marvel Cinematic Universe
The MCU watch order that holds up in 2026 is still release order for a first pass. That is how the Infinity Saga was written, from Iron Man in 2008 through Avengers: Endgame, and it is how the Multiverse Saga hands you information. Chronol…
Films and series
02Star Wars
The nine saga episodes are a first-watch cut, not the whole canon.
Routes, not sequels
03Fate Series
Fate does not have one timeline you can watch from start to finish.
Skip the filler
04One Piece
One Piece does not need a timeline reshuffle.
Skip the filler
05Naruto / Boruto
Naruto is told in order.
More universes
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Kai, not GT
01Dragon Ball
The Dragon Ball watch order is simple once you ignore the padding.
One straight line
02Attack on Titan
Attack on Titan is the rare long anime that does not need a filler guide.
Pick a universe
03Gundam
Gundam is not one story with a secret order.
Two universes
04DC Universe
There are two DC film universes, and only one of them is still being made.
Parts in order
05JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo is the franchise where release order and story order finally agree.
Release order wins
06Monogatari Series
Monogatari is told out of order on purpose.
FAQ
Questions people actually ask
What is the best order to watch the MCU?
For a first watch, use release order, starting with Iron Man (2008). Chronological order is a better second pass. If you are short on time before Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026), use the essentials cut on the MCU page.
Should I start Fate with Fate/Zero?
No. Start with Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, then the Heaven's Feel films, and watch Fate/Zero after that. Zero is a prequel that lands harder once you know the Fifth Holy Grail War.
How do I skip One Piece and Naruto filler?
Open either guide and choose Skip filler. One Piece is listed by saga with the anime-original stretches called out. Naruto and Shippuden are listed by arc, with filler blocks separated from the manga story.
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