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 mainstay of the MCU since Phase One, Cap now leads Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This marks the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) wielding the shield, a legacy passed down in Avengers: Endgame.

Planning a Captain America MCU marathon 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 deeper dive into the events leading to Brave New World (with spoilers!), see IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Chronological Order:

(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers.)

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Cap's origin story, introducing Steve Rogers' transformation and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). The film depicts Cap's WWII battles against Red Skull and Hydra. Stream on Disney+.

   

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

   

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller where Cap confronts the Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes), introducing Anthony Mackie's Falcon. Stream on Disney+ or Starz.

   

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers face Ultron (James Spader), setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. Stream on Disney+ or Starz.

   

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Cap against Iron Man, with Helmut Zemo as the antagonist. Stream on Disney+.

   

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, resulting in devastating losses. Stream on Disney+.

   

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers reverse Thanos's actions, culminating in a massive battle and Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson. Stream on Disney+.

   

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

   

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat, with the introduction of Harrison Ford as President Ross. In theaters February 14, 2025.

   

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Captain America's Future:

Following Brave New World, Captain America's next appearance is likely in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), and potentially Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027). While appearances are hinted at, official confirmations remain limited.