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 cornerstone of the MCU since Phase One, the character now leads Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This marks the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle, passed to him in Avengers: Endgame.

For those eager to revisit or experience Captain America's complete MCU journey before Brave New World, here's a chronological guide to 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 his appearances across non-MCU TV movies and animated features exceed twenty, this list focuses solely on MCU-related 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's transformation from a rejected recruit to a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, who later becomes a pivotal character as the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during World War II, making it 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 thwart 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)

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 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, facing off against James Spader's eponymous villain. The film's mid-credits scene sets the stage for 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 Avengers' battle against Thanos, Cap and his allies attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half of all life. Despite their failure, Captain America survives the Snap, setting the scene for Endgame.

Where to Stream: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, sees the surviving Avengers reverse Thanos's Snap, culminating in the epic Battle of Earth. The film concludes with 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, the series follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they combat the Flag Smashers.

Where to Stream: Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Captain America: Brave New World, set in late 2027 or early 2028, sees Sam Wilson facing an international incident after meeting President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford). The film's plot involves 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. Further appearances in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) are also possible, with only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom officially confirmed.