How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America's triumphant return graces our screens this week with his first solo film in almost a decade. A cornerstone of the MCU, Cap debuted in Phase One and now leads Phase Five's Brave New World, a remarkable 14-year journey. This marks the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) assumes the mantle, a legacy bestowed upon him in Avengers: Endgame.

For those eager to revisit or experience Captain America's complete MCU saga before Brave New World, we present a chronological viewing guide encompassing films and TV series.

Captain America's MCU Appearances:

The MCU boasts eight films and one TV series prominently featuring Captain America. While the character appears in over 20 productions including non-MCU TV movies and animated features, this list focuses solely on MCU-related content.

For a detailed, spoiler-laden recap of events leading to Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Captain America Movie Chronological Order:

(Note: Some descriptions contain spoilers)

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Marvel's Phase One concludes with Cap's origin story. We witness Steve Rogers' transformation from a rejected recruit to a super-soldier, and the introduction of Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, later the Winter Soldier. The film pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, establishing its place as the earliest MCU film.

   Streaming: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012): Following a post-credits scene tease, Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to counter Loki's Earth invasion.

   Streaming: Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): An espionage thriller where Cap and Black Widow confront the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra agent. This introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon, the future Captain America.

   Streaming: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): Cap reunites with the Avengers to battle Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict.

   Streaming: Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): Cap's highest-grossing solo film, dividing the Avengers into factions led by Cap and Iron Man, introducing Helmut Zemo.

   Streaming: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): Cap joins the fight against Thanos, ultimately failing to prevent the devastating Snap.

   Streaming: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers reverse the Snap, culminating in Steve Rogers passing his shield to Sam Wilson.

   Streaming: Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series): Sam Wilson's journey as Captain America begins six months after Endgame, battling the Flag Smashers.

   Streaming: Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson navigates an international incident orchestrated by a shadowy figure, with the introduction of Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk.

   Where to Watch: Theaters, February 14, 2025

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Captain America's MCU Future:

Following Brave New World, Captain America's next appearance is anticipated in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), and potentially Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), though Marvel's official announcements are limited.