Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo outing 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 after his debut. This marks the first Captain America film without Chris Evans' Steve Rogers wielding the shield; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), the mantle's inheritor from Avengers: Endgame, steps into the spotlight.
For those eager to revisit or experience Captain America's complete MCU journey before Brave New World, we've compiled a chronological list of his films and TV series appearances.
How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?
Captain America features prominently in eight MCU films and one TV series. While his appearances in non-MCU productions 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 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 rejected recruit to super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, later the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, setting the earliest point 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. This appearance is 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'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 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, while introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist. This film features almost every major MCU character to that point.
Where to Stream: Disney+
6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War, the first part of the battle against Thanos, sees Cap and the Avengers attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half of all life. Despite their failure, Cap survives the Snap, setting the stage for Endgame.
Where to Stream: Disney+
7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, follows the Avengers' efforts to reverse Thanos's Snap. The film culminates in Steve Rogers passing the 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)
Captain America: Brave New World, set in late 2027 or early 2028, sees Sam Wilson navigating an international incident and uncovering a global conspiracy. 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 refuted 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 casting as Doctor Doom has been officially confirmed by Marvel.
