Warning : This clause contains spoilers for The Marvels .

Summary

Samuel L. Jackson made his most recentMCUappearance asNick FuryinThe Marvels , break a Marvel Studios record that was antecedently concord by Chris Evans ' Steve Rogers , a.k.a . Captain America . Jackson has portrayed Nick Fury , a Earth - renowned spy and former Director of SHIELD , since the MCU ’s first undertaking , 2008’sIron Man , and has since had a pivotal role in the MCU ’s development . Fury act as as the benefactor behind the original Avengers team in 2012 , merge the team once again in 2015 , help Captain Marvel rediscover herself in 1995 , and dealt with a Skrull rebellion in 2025 , makingNick Fury ’s MCU timelineone of the plentiful in the franchise .

In 2002,Marvel Comics base the variation of Nick Fury for theUltimate Marveluniverse on Samuel L. Jackson , which helped in convincing the acclaimed role player to join the MCU for a cameo show in 2008’sIron Manthat would become his longest - lasting character . Jackson has been one of the most coherent frame in the MCU , still going strong in the Multiverse Saga when the like of Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , and Natasha Romanoff have departed . However , with his appearance in2023’sThe Marvels , the subsequence to 2019’sCaptain Marvel , Samuel L. Jackson has break an MCU film record , turn out that Nick Fury has been inbuilt to the MCU .

Nick Fury was introduced to the MCU as a sinewy champion , but the man behind the Avengers has made some questionable decisions in his MCU vocation .

Samuel L Jackson’s Nick Fury in the MCU

Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury Has Appeared In 12 MCU Movies

As of his appearance asNick Fury inThe Marvels , Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in 12 MCU movies , meaning he has broken the record antecedently held by Chris Evans , who appeared as Steve Rogers ' Captain America in 11 theatrical releases in the MCU . Fury has had a purpose in everyAvengersfilm produce by Marvel Studios , as well as a selection ofIron Man , Captain America , Spider - Man , andCaptain Marvelprojects , meaning he has hail into physical contact with almost all the world ’s heroes in the MCU.Jackson also starred in 2023’sSecret Invasionon Disney+ , cement Nick Fury as an even more of import human body in the MCU .

Nick Fury ’s MCU appearance

Role

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Iron Man(2008 )

Cameo in post - credits view .

Iron Man 2(2010 )

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Supporting role .

Thor(2011 )

Captain America : The First Avenger(2011 )

Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury in The Marvels with Chris Evans as Steve Rogers' Captain America in the MCU

Brief appearance .

The Avengers(2012 )

Main theatrical role .

Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury meeting Kamala Khan on the SABER station in The Marvels

Captain America : The Winter Soldier(2014 )

Avengers : Age of Ultron(2015 )

Avengers : Infinity War(2018 )

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Captain Marvel(2019 )

Avengers : Endgame(2019 )

Cameo .

Spider - Man : Far From Home(2019 )

surreptitious Invasion(2023 ) *

The Marvels(2023 )

  • Secret Invasionwas a Marvel Studios serial on Disney+ , so does n’t count towards Samuel L. Jackson ’s MCU picture record .

When Will Nick Fury Appear Again In The MCU

AfterThe Marvels , it ’s unclear where Nick Fury could appear next , though it ’s possible that Samuel L. Jackson could have a persona in Phase 5’sCaptain America : Brave New WorldorThunderbolts . It ’s also potential he will be involved in some capacity in Phase 6’sAvengers : The Kang DynastyandSecret Wars . Theend ofThe Marvelstrapped Monica Rambeau in Fox ’s 10 - Men Universe , suggest at the X - human beings come to the MCU . Since Fury and Rambeau have a strong adherence , Nick Furycould have a part to play inMarvel Studios ' upcomingX - Menreboot , which would help to connect the fresh superhero squad to the wider world of the MCU .