How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo film in almost a decade! A mainstay of the MCU since Phase One, he's now set to lead 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 passing of the torch witnessed in Avengers: Endgame.

For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full Captain America MCU saga before Brave New World, we've compiled a chronological list of his appearances in films and TV series.

How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?

Captain America plays a significant role in eight MCU films and one TV series. While his appearances across non-MCU TV movies and animated features exceed 20, this list focuses solely on MCU-relevant content.

For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap of 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 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 into a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, whose future role as the Winter Soldier is significant. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, establishing it as the earliest entry in the MCU timeline.

Where to Stream: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

Captain America returns in The Avengers, teaming up with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to counter Loki's invasion of Earth, as teased in The First Avenger's post-credits scene.

Where to Stream: Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Two years later, Captain America: The Winter Soldier unfolds, a tale of espionage and conspiracy. Cap and Black Widow confront the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra operative. This film introduces Anthony Mackie as 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, battling the titular villain, played by James Spader. 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, respectively, while introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist.

Where to Stream: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

In Avengers: Infinity War, the first part of the battle against Thanos, Cap and the Avengers attempt to thwart Thanos' plan to eliminate half of all life. Despite their failure, Captain America survives the Snap.

Where to Stream: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, shows the surviving Avengers reversing Thanos' 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 features Sam Wilson as Captain America. Set six months after Endgame, it follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes battling 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 is set in late 2027 or early 2028, introducing Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk. The film’s synopsis hints at an international incident involving Sam Wilson and a global conspiracy.

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 potential appearances by both Mackie and Evans, though Evans' participation remains unconfirmed. A further appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) is also possible, with Robert Downey Jr. confirmed as Doctor Doom.