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Nick FuryCharacter guide · Samuel L. Jackson

The team begins with a conversation.

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Behind the name

Meet Nick Fury

Nick Fury directs S.H.I.E.L.D. in The Avengers and sets out to assemble a team when a global threat demands a response. This profile follows Samuel L. Jackson’s portrayal through the existing catalog, beginning with the early films where those connections take shape.

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Listen for what he leaves unsaid

Fury’s conversations often matter as much as the immediate mission. Notice what he asks of another person, what information he offers and what he keeps back. That is a useful way to follow his role across films with very different leading characters without treating every brief appearance as a full chapter.

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Where to start

Begin with Iron Man, continue with Iron Man 2, then use The Avengers guide for the first major team story. The early appearances vary in length. These links offer a release-order entry route rather than a claim that every Fury scene carries the same weight.

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Catalog appearances

13 entries · release order

These are the existing catalog records, including supporting roles, cameos and other formats. This list is not a required watch order or proof that every appearance shares one continuity. Future entries may change.

2010

  1. Iron Man 2

    April 28, 2010

2011

  1. Captain America: The First Avenger

    July 22, 2011

2012

  1. The Avengers

    April 25, 2012

2013

  1. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Season 1

    September 24, 2013 · Supporting

2014

  1. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

    March 20, 2014

2015

  1. Avengers: Age of Ultron

    April 22, 2015

2019

  1. Captain Marvel

    March 6, 2019

  2. Spider-Man: Far From Home

    June 28, 2019

2021

  1. What If...?, Season 1

    August 11, 2021 · Supporting

2023

  1. Secret Invasion, Season 1

    June 21, 2023

  2. The Marvels

    November 8, 2023

  3. What If...?, Season 2

    December 22, 2023 · Supporting

2024

  1. What If...?, Season 3

    December 22, 2024 · Supporting

Sources & context

About this profile

Profile information checked 2026-11-08. Viewing suggestions are editorial guidance. Appearance records and identity labels come from the existing catalog.

Disney+ · Official synopsis, director and cast ↗

TMDB · Samuel L. Jackson portrait ↗

Background artwork: The Avengers. The portrait shows the performer.

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