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 film is unique, marking 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.

Planning a Captain America MCU marathon before Brave New World? Here's a chronological viewing guide:

The Captain America MCU Collection:

A total of eight MCU films and one TV series prominently feature Captain America. While the character appears in over 20 films including non-MCU productions, this list focuses solely on MCU canon. For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading to Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Chronological Viewing Order:

(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers.)

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Steve Rogers' origin story, his transformation from a frail recruit to a super-soldier, and his first encounter with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), later the Winter Soldier. Set during WWII, it's the earliest MCU film chronologically.

   Streaming on Disney+

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

   Streaming on Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller involving a conspiracy and the return of Bucky Barnes as the brainwashed Winter Soldier. Introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon.

   Streaming on Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers confront Ultron (James Spader), 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, with Helmut Zemo as the antagonist. This is Captain America's highest-grossing solo film.

   Streaming on Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, culminating in devastating consequences.

   Streaming on Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The aftermath of Thanos' snap, the time-traveling quest to reverse it, and the passing of the shield to Falcon.

   Streaming on Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America, battling the Flag Smashers.

   Streaming on Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson faces a global threat, encountering President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford).

   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 potentially Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027). While appearances are hinted at, official confirmations remain limited.