Every Marvel Release in 2018
There were 14 Marvel releases in 2018, about 67h 55m of viewing in all. The MCU accounts for 4 of them. The top earner was Avengers: Infinity War, with $2.05 billion worldwide. Every release is listed below in order.
MCU films: Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp. MCU series and specials: Marvel One-Shot: Team Darryl. Outside the MCU: Jessica Jones: Season 2, Deadpool 2, Cloak & Dagger: Season 1, Luke Cage: Season 2, Iron Fist: Season 2, Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors, Venom, Daredevil: Season 3, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Runaways: Season 2. Critics liked Black Panther best (96% on Rotten Tomatoes).
| Release date | Title | Type | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2018 | Black Panther | Film | 2h 14m |
| February 20, 2018 | Marvel One-Shot: Team Darryl | Special | 6m |
| March 8, 2018 | Jessica Jones: Season 2 Not MCU | Series | 13 eps |
| April 27, 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Film | 2h 29m |
| May 18, 2018 | Deadpool 2 Not MCU | Film | 1h 59m |
| June 7, 2018 | Cloak & Dagger: Season 1 Not MCU | Series | 10 eps |
| June 22, 2018 | Luke Cage: Season 2 Not MCU | Series | 13 eps |
| July 6, 2018 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Film | 1h 58m |
| September 7, 2018 | Iron Fist: Season 2 Not MCU | Series | 10 eps |
| September 30, 2018 | Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors Not MCU | Film | 1h 20m |
| October 5, 2018 | Venom Not MCU | Film | 1h 52m |
| October 19, 2018 | Daredevil: Season 3 Not MCU | Series | 13 eps |
| December 14, 2018 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Not MCU | Film | 1h 57m |
| December 21, 2018 | Runaways: Season 2 Not MCU | Series | 13 eps |
Marvel in 2018
Black Panther opened on February 16, 2018, and grossed more than $1.3 billion. It was the first superhero film nominated for Best Picture and the first MCU film to win any Oscars, taking three. Avengers: Infinity War followed on April 27, opened to $640.5 million worldwide and became the first superhero film to pass $2 billion.
Sony had a strong year of its own. Venom set October opening records despite poor reviews, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, starring Miles Morales, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. It includes a cameo from Stan Lee, who died on November 12. Netflix canceled Daredevil that same month, and Marvel Studios began developing series for Disney+.
Spoiler Spoilers for 2018 releases: tap to reveal
- Infinity War ends with Thanos's snap wiping out half of all life.
FAQ
Was Black Panther nominated for Best Picture?
Yes. It was the first superhero film nominated for Best Picture and won three of its seven Oscar nominations.
When did Stan Lee die?
Stan Lee died on November 12, 2018, at age 95. His final cameo was in Avengers: Endgame (2019).
How many Marvel movies and shows came out in 2018?
There were 14, about 67h 55m of viewing in all.
What was the first Marvel release of 2018?
Black Panther, released February 16, 2018.
What was the last Marvel release of 2018?
Runaways: Season 2, released December 21, 2018.