Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo film in almost a decade. A cornerstone of the MCU since Phase One, he's now set to lead Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years after his debut. This marks the first Captain America movie without Chris Evans' Steve Rogers wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle, a passing of the torch witnessed in Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to revisit or experience the full MCU Captain America saga before Brave New World, we've compiled a chronological viewing guide of his films and TV series.
How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?
Captain America features prominently in eight MCU films and one TV series. While there are over 20 appearances across non-MCU TV movies and animated features, this list focuses solely on MCU canon.
For a deeper, spoiler-filled dive into the events leading to Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
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Captain America Trilogy \[4K UHD + Blu-ray\]
Includes Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Captain America: Civil War, complete with bonus features. Available on Amazon.
Captain America Movies in Chronological Order
*Note: Some descriptions contain spoilers.*
1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Introduced in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, the final solo superhero film of Marvel's Phase One, we witness Steve Rogers' transformation from a rejected recruit to a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who becomes a key figure as the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, making it the earliest entry in the MCU timeline.
Where to Stream: Disney+
2. The Avengers (2012)
Following up on The First Avenger's post-credits scene, Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk in The Avengers to thwart Loki's invasion of Earth.
Where to Stream: Disney+
3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier, a tale of espionage and conspiracy, sees Cap and Black Widow confronting the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra operative. This film introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon, the future Captain America.
Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz
4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Cap rejoins the Avengers in Avengers: Age of Ultron to battle James Spader's titular villain. The film's mid-credits scene foreshadows the conflict with Thanos.
Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz
5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Captain America: Civil War, Cap's highest-grossing solo film, divides the Avengers into factions led by Cap and Iron Man, while introducing Helmut Zemo as the main antagonist.
Where to Stream: Disney+
6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
In Avengers: Infinity War, the first part of the Thanos saga, Cap and the Avengers attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half the universe, ultimately failing but surviving the Snap.
Where to Stream: Disney+
7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, shows the Avengers reversing Thanos's Snap. The film culminates in Steve Rogers passing his shield to Sam Wilson.
Where to Stream: Disney+
8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier introduces Sam Wilson as Captain America. Set six months after Endgame, it follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they battle the Flag Smashers.
Where to Stream: Disney+
9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Following The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Captain America: Brave New World's official synopsis from Marvel states: "After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red." The film introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk.
Where to Watch: In theaters starting February 14, 2025
The Future of Captain America in the MCU
Following Brave New World, Captain America's next appearance is likely in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), with reports suggesting both Mackie and Evans will appear, though Evans has denied his involvement. A further appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) is also possible, hinted at by Mackie, though only Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom has been officially confirmed by Marvel.
