Echo's Timeline: When Does the Story Unfold?
Discover the placement of the exhilarating new Disney Plus series, Echo, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline Delve into the thrilling world of Echo as we uncover its position within the epic MCU chronology Journey through time and space with this captivating addition to the 2024 Marvel slate
The new Marvel series Echo, now available on Disney+ and Hulu, follows the story of Maya Lopez, a villain turned antihero. Fans are wondering where in the MCU timeline this series takes place.
Maya Lopez, played by Alaqua Cox, was initially introduced as the leader of the Tracksuit Mafia in 2021's Hawkeye. Under the command of Kingpin, played by Vincent D'Onofrio, she sought retribution for her father's death. In the finale, Maya shot Fisk in the face upon uncovering his role in her father's murder.
After the events, Echo is on the run and is compelled to go back to her home in Oklahoma. There, she faces Kingpin's leftover forces and comes to terms with her Native American heritage. As the MCU expands and its storylines become more intertwined, it can be difficult to keep track of its timeline. But don't worry, we're here to help.
Where Echo fits in the MCU timeline
Echo primarily takes place in May 2025, five months after the events of Hawkeye.
The show contains multiple flashbacks. Episode 1 primarily serves as a recap, delving into Echo's backstory and the key events of Hawkeye, which occurred during Christmas 2024.
It's important to note that the MCU's timeline initially mirrored real life until the Blip in Avengers: Endgame, which catapulted the franchise five years into the future. Due to various reasons, including a real-world event, the Marvel universe has now caught up to its near future.
MCU chronological timeline
Having said that, pinpointing Loki's exact temporal placement is nearly impossible, but Echo's timeline is much clearer: all events between Endgame and Eternals took place in 2023, whereas No Way Home to Hawkeye occurred in 2024, placing Echo firmly in 2025.
The complete list of all MCU movies and TV series, including the Netflix shows post-Disney+ acquisition, along with their chronological placement within the franchise:
Captain America: The First Avenger — 1942-1945
Captain Marvel — 1995
Iron Man — 2010
Iron Man 2 — 2011
The Incredible Hulk — 2011
Thor — 2011
The Avengers — 2012
Loki — 2012 (but the show hops around several timelines, including the present-day MCU and the end of time itself)
Iron Man 3 — 2012
Thor: The Dark World — 2013
Captain America: The Winter Soldier — 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy — 2014
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 — 2014
Daredevil — 2014
Jessica Jones Season 1 — 2015
Daredevil Season 2 — 2015
Luke Cage Season 1 — 2015
Avengers: Age of Ultron — 2015
Ant-Man — 2015
Captain America: Civil War — 2016
Iron Fist Season 1 — 2016
The Defenders — 2016
The Punisher Season 1 — 2016
Black Widow — 2016
Black Panther — 2016
Spider-Man: Homecoming — 2016
Doctor Strange — 2016
Jessica Jones Season 2 — 2017
Luke Cage Season 2 — 2017
Iron Fist Season 2 — 2017
Daredevil Season 3 — 2017
The Punisher Season 2 — 2017
Jessica Jones Season 3 — 2017
Thor: Ragnarok — 2017
Ant-Man and the Wasp — 2018
Avengers: Infinity War — 2018
Avengers: Endgame — 2023
What If…? — 2023 (but there are a number of different timelines throughout the series)
WandaVision — 2023
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier — 2023
Spider-Man: Far From Home — 2023
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings — 2023
Eternals — 2023
Spider-Man: No Way Home — 2024
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness — 2024
Hawkeye — 2024
Moon Knight — 2025
Echo – 2025
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law — 2025
Ms Marvel — 2025
Thor: Love and Thunder — 2025
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — 2025
Werewolf By Night — 2025
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special — 2025
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — 2025
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 — 2025
Secret Invasion — 2025
In 2025, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a lot in store. The specific order of projects for that year is based on educated speculation. For instance, Moon Knight is set to take place after Hawkeye, and while She-Hulk's story is rumored to wrap up in the summer of 2024, Echo's setting puts it right in the middle of the year.
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Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I am thrilled to see the expansion of the franchise with the new series, Echo. The character of Maya Lopez, introduced in Hawkeye, has a captivating backstory and her journey of self-discovery and redemption is both compelling and relatable. The series delves into her Native American heritage and explores the complexities of her relationships, adding depth and richness to the MCU.
The placement of Echo in the MCU timeline, set primarily in May 2025, allows for interesting connections and references to previous events. The flashbacks to the events of Hawkeye provide context and enhance the emotional impact of Maya's journey. The series also contributes to the overall narrative of the MCU, hinting at potential future developments and expanding the interconnectedness of the franchise.
