What Marvel movies and TV shows do I need to watch before Wonder Man?

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

Admittedly, you don’t have to watch a single Marvel movie or TV show to enjoy Wonder Man because it’s a largely standalone tale. 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 prior Wonder Man. So, read on to see which films and shows you should catch before it premieres on Disney+.

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

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

As for the other two films, they’re led by Spider-Man and might be deemed vital viewing for anyone who wants more information on the Department of Damage Control (DoDC).