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Hawkeye Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch Hawkeye in order within the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Last updated: July 7 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

Hawkeye gives Clint Barton his long-awaited spotlight in a six-episode Disney+ series packed with festive New York action, a compelling new partner in Kate Bishop, and threads that connect to some of the MCU's darkest moments. It also sets up Echo's standalone series.

Set during Christmas in New York City, Hawkeye (2021) follows Clint Barton as he tries to get home to his family while dealing with the consequences of his time as the vigilante Ronin. Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld's chemistry as Clint and Kate Bishop is one of the MCU's most enjoyable pairings, and the show deftly combines holiday warmth with genuine stakes.

🕐 Release Order

Several MCU entries provide important background for Hawkeye, particularly Clint's time as Ronin and the events of the Snap and Blip.

  1. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) — Clint Barton's family and backstory revealed
  2. Captain America: Civil War (2016) — Clint's loyalties are tested
  3. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — Clint is under house arrest when the Snap occurs
  4. Avengers: Endgame (2019) — Clint becomes Ronin during the Blip
  5. Hawkeye (Disney+, 2021) — 6 episodes
  6. Echo (Disney+, 2024) — Spin-off featuring Maya Lopez

The story chronology is identical to the release order — Hawkeye takes place shortly after Endgame and Echo continues from Hawkeye's events.

📖 Story Chronology

The Hawkeye story flows linearly from the broader MCU timeline. Clint's Ronin period during the Blip is the crucial backstory referenced throughout the series.

  1. The Blip years (2018–2023) — Clint becomes the vigilante Ronin
  2. Endgame events (2023) — Clint returns to being Hawkeye, loses Natasha
  3. Hawkeye (2021 in-universe, late 2023) — Christmas in New York with Kate Bishop
  4. Echo (2024) — Maya Lopez returns to her hometown after the events of Hawkeye

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch Endgame before Hawkeye — Clint's Ronin arc is central to the show's emotional stakes and is only fully set up in Endgame. The series is one of the most accessible MCU Disney+ shows and works reasonably well as a standalone for casual viewers. Echo is an optional but rewarding continuation.

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