LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload (2013)
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When Loki scatters cosmic bricks across the LEGO Marvel universe, the Avengers must reassemble brick by brick to stop his frosty takeover of the city. This 2013 Marvel film was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. It runs 22 minutes and streams on Peacock in the US.
| Release date | November 5, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 22m |
| Age rating | TV-Y7 |
| IMDb rating | 6.3/10 |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Kicked off LEGO's Marvel animated specials on Disney XD, five bite-sized episodes that proved brick-built Marvel comedy had a real audience.
About LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload is a short animated miniseries from 2013 that brings Marvel's heroes and villains into the LEGO style, with the slapstick humor and brick-built look fans know from the LEGO games and films. It was released in five parts, so it plays more like a string of connected shorts than a full feature.
Arc Productions animated it in partnership with Marvel Entertainment, and Disney released it through Disney.com and Disney XD. It arrived the same year as Traveller's Tales' hit LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game, which launched in October 2013 and became one of the most popular LEGO games. Maximum Overload was the first of a long line of LEGO Marvel animated specials, followed by Avengers Reassembled in 2015 and, later, a run of LEGO Marvel Avengers specials.
Good to know
- It was released as a five-part miniseries rather than a single film.
- It shares its name and year with the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game, released October 22, 2013.
- It kicked off a run of LEGO Marvel animation that continued with Avengers Reassembled (2015) and the LEGO Marvel Avengers specials such as Time Twisted, Code Red and Mission Demolition.
How to watch it
This sits outside any timeline, so watch it whenever you want something light. Because it was made as short parts, it's an easy pick for younger kids or a quick break between longer movies. If you or your kids enjoy it, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled (2015) is the natural next watch, and the later LEGO Marvel Avengers specials keep the same playful tone. It's also a fun companion for anyone who played the 2013 LEGO Marvel game.
Where it fits in your watch
- All legacy Marvel films
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload FAQ
Is LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload a movie or a series?
It's a short miniseries released in five parts in 2013, though it's often listed alongside Marvel's films.
Is Maximum Overload based on the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes video game?
Both share the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes name and came out in 2013, but they're separate productions: the shorts were animated by Arc Productions, while the game was developed by Traveller's Tales.
What should I watch after Maximum Overload?
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled (2015) is the next LEGO Marvel special, followed later by the LEGO Marvel Avengers specials.
Can you skip LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload?
Yes. It isn’t part of the MCU timeline.
When was LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload released?
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload was released on November 5, 2013.
Is LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload part of the MCU?
No. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload have a post-credit scene?
No, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Peacock |
|---|---|
| Free with ads | Tubi (more free Marvel) |
Watching it outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Prime Video, ITVX Premium | Free: ITVX |
| Canada | Prime Video | Free: Tubi |
| Australia | Prime Video | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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