Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

57 movies in this series

From a billionaire in a cave to a multiversal war for reality itself, the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed the way Hollywood thinks about franchises. What began with Iron Man in 2008 grew into an interconnected saga spanning heroes, villains, gods, spies, sorcerers, talking raccoons, and enough post-credit scenes to keep audiences glued to their seats long after the lights came up.

Now Playing Podcast assembled the Avengers and reviewed every chapter of Marvel's ambitious cinematic experiment. From the rise of Earth's Mightiest Heroes through the Infinity Saga and beyond, we examined the triumphs, missteps, surprises, and spectacle that turned Marvel Studios into a box office powerhouse.

Whether you're Team Cap, Team Iron Man, worthy of Mjolnir, or still trying to explain the multiverse to your friends, join us as we break down the movies that reshaped modern blockbuster filmmaking one Marvel adventure at a time.

Movie Reviews

Avengers: Infinity War

The hosts bet on the Deadpool...and we don't mean Ryan Re...

Reviewed May 1, 2018
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Moon Knight

Egypt’s first superhero… or a Chicago gangsta stuck i...

Reviewed Jul 5, 2022
When Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt. Genres: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Werewolf by Night

Jack Russell: The Furred Avenger

Reviewed Oct 31, 2022
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster. Genres: Action, Fantasy, Horror