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 almost a decade, a pivotal moment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Having debuted in Phase One, he 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; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), inheriting the mantle from Avengers: Endgame, takes center stage.

For those eager to revisit Captain America's MCU journey before Brave New World, here's a chronological viewing guide:

Captain America's MCU Appearances:

There are eight MCU films and one TV series featuring Captain America in a significant role. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading to Brave New World, see 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): Steve Rogers' transformation from a frail recruit to the super-soldier is depicted, introducing Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and setting the stage for future conflicts against Hydra during WWII. Available on Disney+.

   

2. The Avengers (2012): Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to thwart Loki's invasion. Streaming on Disney+.

   

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A conspiracy thriller involving espionage and the return of Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier. Introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon. Available on Disney+ or Starz.

   

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers confront Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. Streaming on Disney+ or Starz.

   

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Captain America against Iron Man. This is Captain America's highest-grossing solo film. Streaming on Disney+.

   

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos. Streaming on Disney+.

   

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The aftermath of Thanos's snap and the final battle. Steve Rogers passes the shield to Sam Wilson. Streaming on Disney+.

   

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America. Streaming on Disney+.

   

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat. In theaters February 14, 2025.

   

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Captain America's Future:

Following Brave New World, Captain America's next appearance is anticipated in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), and possibly Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027).