What Marvel movies and TV shows should I watch before Wonder Man?

Wonder Manis the first Marvel TV series of the year almost here. Actually with Wonder Man set to be released on Disney+ on January 27th or 28th – depending on where you live – you don’t have much time left to brush up on your Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) homework.

Granted, you don’t have to watch a single Marvel movie or TV series to enjoy Wonder Man because it is largely a self-contained narrative. However, there are some story and character-based connections to other MCU productions, so they’re worth watching if you need a reminder of who certain people are and/or want to know what happened in the MCU in the past Wonder Man. So read on to see which movies and shows you should catch before it premieres on Disney+.

Which MCU movies should I stream before Wonder Man?

Ahead of the Marvel Phase 6 show’s arrival, there are four movies you’ll want to see.

The first two – 2013s Iron Man 3 and the 2021s Shang-Chi – are required viewings due to Trevor Slattery. A washed-up actor and former drug addict played by British icon Ben Kingsley, he is not only a prominent figure in the aforementioned films, but also the co-lead of Wonder Man. So it is necessary to check out these movies on Disney+, aka one of the best streaming services in the world, to better understand who Slattery is before Wonder Man is released.

As for the other two films, they are led by Spider-Man and can be considered vital viewing for anyone wanting more information on the Department of Damage Control (DoDC).