Secret Invasion: Season 1 (2023)
TV SeriesRecommended
Nick Fury uncovers a Skrull infiltration threatening Earth's governments. In story order it’s #63 of 81; by release date it was the 15th MCU series season, part of Phase Five. We grade it Recommended: you’ll follow the saga without it, but it adds a lot. At 6 episodes, about 4h 30m in all, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Created / led by | Ali Selim (director), Kyle Bradstreet (head writer) |
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| Starring | Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman |
| Release date | June 21, 2023 |
| Episodes | 6 × ~45 min |
| Phase | Phase Five |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #63 of 81 in chronological order |
Why it matters in the MCU
Nick Fury comes back to Earth to deal with a Skrull plot. Mostly self-contained, though it sets up where Fury is in The Marvels.
What to watch before Secret Invasion: Season 1
These earlier titles set up the characters and events Secret Invasion: Season 1 builds on, in release order:
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Where to watch Secret Invasion: Season 1 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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Where to watch Secret Invasion: Season 1 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Disney+ | None needed |
| Canada | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Secret Invasion: Season 1 FAQ
Can you skip Secret Invasion: Season 1?
You can, but it adds a lot to the characters and setup, even if the main story doesn’t hinge on it.
How many episodes does Secret Invasion: Season 1 have?
Secret Invasion: Season 1 has 6 episodes, around 45 minutes each.
Where does Secret Invasion: Season 1 fit in the MCU timeline?
It sits at #63 of 81 in our story order.