How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in nearly a decade. A cornerstone of the MCU since Phase One, Cap now leads us into Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This will be the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle, a legacy passed down in Avengers: Endgame.

Planning a Captain America MCU marathon before Brave New World? Here's a chronological viewing guide:

MCU Captain America Appearances:

There are eight MCU films and one TV series featuring Captain America in a major role. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a deeper dive into the events leading to Brave New World (with spoilers!), check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Chronological Order:

(Note: Some descriptions may contain minor spoilers.)

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Witness Steve Rogers' transformation from frail recruit to the super-soldier. This Phase One film introduces Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), setting the stage for future conflicts. The film is set during World War II.

   Streaming on Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012): Cap joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to combat Loki's invasion.

   Streaming on Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller revealing a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. Cap confronts the Winter Soldier – his friend Bucky, now a Hydra assassin. Introduces Anthony Mackie as Falcon.

   Streaming on Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers face Ultron, a powerful artificial intelligence. The mid-credits scene foreshadows the Thanos threat.

   Streaming on Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Captain America against Iron Man. Helmut Zemo orchestrates the events.

   Streaming on Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half the universe.

   Streaming on Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The surviving Avengers try to undo Thanos's actions. Steve Rogers passes the shield to Sam Wilson.

   Streaming on Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson embraces the Captain America mantle, facing the Flag Smashers.

   Streaming on Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson navigates an international crisis orchestrated by a hidden enemy. Introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross.

   In theaters February 14, 2025

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Captain America's Future:

Captain America's next appearance is likely in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), and potentially Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027). While appearances by both Mackie and Evans have been rumored, only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom has been officially confirmed for either film.